We are now accepting applications for the MassSTAR Conference Planning Committee!
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What is the MassSTAR Conference Planning Committee?
The MassSTAR Conference Planning Committee is the team of 12-16 individuals responsible for the planning and execution of the MassSTAR Citizenship Conference. In the six months leading up to the Conference, the CPC is hard at work getting everything ready for the weekend. CPC members oversee recruitment, programming, staffing, and operations -- in other words, they handle every little detail that makes the weekend possible!
What positions are open?
Glad you asked! We have positions available in the areas of Staffing, Recruitment, Programming, Fundraising, and Communications. To review a full list of position descriptions, and for more information on the requirements for each role, please click below.
The MassSTAR Conference Planning Committee is the team of 12-16 individuals responsible for the planning and execution of the MassSTAR Citizenship Conference. In the six months leading up to the Conference, the CPC is hard at work getting everything ready for the weekend. CPC members oversee recruitment, programming, staffing, and operations -- in other words, they handle every little detail that makes the weekend possible!
What positions are open?
Glad you asked! We have positions available in the areas of Staffing, Recruitment, Programming, Fundraising, and Communications. To review a full list of position descriptions, and for more information on the requirements for each role, please click below.
How much time will I spend on the CPC?
That all depends. Different positions have different busy seasons - the Recruitment Directors are busiest in the late fall and early winter, while the Staff Directors are busiest in the lead up to the Conference. You can expect to spend from 5-10 hours per week, depending on the season. In addition, you’re required to check email every day and participate in monthly conference calls with the rest of the planning committee.
What skills and experience do I need to be a part of the CPC?
First and foremost, check out the position descriptions for detailed information on individual position requirements. Overall, though, the most important thing is a positive attitude and commitment to excellence. The most successful CPC volunteers are those who bring energy, enthusiasm, and inspiration to their role; basically, they carry the MassSTAR spirit with them in everything they do.
I attended the conference as a delegate but haven’t volunteered on staff. Can I apply?
We’re always looking for talented volunteers, so yes, please apply! Many of the positions can draw on skills that you may have developed through leading clubs, activities, or sports teams at your high school or college, so please make sure to highlight past experience in your application. If you have specific questions about applying, especially if you have never attended a conference before, please contact us at the email address listed below.
I really want to be a part of the CPC, but I also really love volunteering as a facilitator! Can I do both?
The members of the Conference Planning Committee volunteer on behalf of the delegates and the volunteer staff. As a member of the CPC, you will be a part of the behind-the-scenes operation of the event. As such, members of the CPC are not able to volunteer as facilitators.
That all depends. Different positions have different busy seasons - the Recruitment Directors are busiest in the late fall and early winter, while the Staff Directors are busiest in the lead up to the Conference. You can expect to spend from 5-10 hours per week, depending on the season. In addition, you’re required to check email every day and participate in monthly conference calls with the rest of the planning committee.
What skills and experience do I need to be a part of the CPC?
First and foremost, check out the position descriptions for detailed information on individual position requirements. Overall, though, the most important thing is a positive attitude and commitment to excellence. The most successful CPC volunteers are those who bring energy, enthusiasm, and inspiration to their role; basically, they carry the MassSTAR spirit with them in everything they do.
I attended the conference as a delegate but haven’t volunteered on staff. Can I apply?
We’re always looking for talented volunteers, so yes, please apply! Many of the positions can draw on skills that you may have developed through leading clubs, activities, or sports teams at your high school or college, so please make sure to highlight past experience in your application. If you have specific questions about applying, especially if you have never attended a conference before, please contact us at the email address listed below.
I really want to be a part of the CPC, but I also really love volunteering as a facilitator! Can I do both?
The members of the Conference Planning Committee volunteer on behalf of the delegates and the volunteer staff. As a member of the CPC, you will be a part of the behind-the-scenes operation of the event. As such, members of the CPC are not able to volunteer as facilitators.