Illinois Green is currently seeking new volunteers to join the standing Programs Committee. Committee members will volunteer time and expertise to lead the selection, development and implementation of monthly education programs that advance our strategic plan.
**Learn more about our strategic plan here**
Serving on the Programs Committee provides an opportunity to engage with leading thinkers on sustainable design and innovation, and drive the conversation in Illinois’ green building community. Programs Committee members work with staff to determine event topics and speakers that support our mission and initiatives.
Programs Committee members are applying to serve a one-year term beginning November 2025 and running through December 2026. Selected members will participate in monthly virtual or in-person meetings and should also expect to spend 2 - 5 hours per month between meeting times coordinating with committee members and program speakers.
Programs Committee members are selected based on their past experience, time available to consistently contribute and ability to add to the diversity of professional backgrounds and expertise on the committee.
Please complete the short application below by Tuesday, October 21.
The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at 5:30 PM. Please save the date!

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Please share your preferred email address

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* 3. Please describe your interest in volunteering on this committee and what would you like to gain personally and professionally from this volunteer experience.

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* 4. Please describe any experience you have had volunteering with Illinois Green in the past and/or your involvement in planning education programs or events for another organization.

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* 5. Please share one or more education program ideas you would like to see Illinois Green develop/host in 2025.

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* 6. Please list any accomplishments, expertise and experience that you feel would make you a good candidate for the Programs Committee.

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* 7. Illinois Green Programs Committee members primarily use Teams meetings and Google Drive to access and share information. Are you comfortable using this type of technology in this capacity?

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* 8. Is there any additional information that you would like to share to aid in the selection process?

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* 9. Illinois Green Programs Committee members commit to maintaining an active Illinois Green membership, attending 80% of the committee meetings and taking an active role in the work of the committee, which will involve time outside of committee meetings. Can you commit to these expectations?

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* 10. Please share your LinkedIn profile link, if available.

Illinois Green Alliance ED&I Commitment
Illinois Green is committed to improving diversity and inclusion across the organization, including at the staff level, and strives to center equity and racial justice in our work. Illinois Green can only realize its mission and goals effectively by achieving greater diversity—whether of race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability—among the stakeholders who inform and engage with our work.
Committee Selection Process:
Illinois Green staff and committee chairs will review applications and be in touch with any questions by the end of October. If selected, please save the date for the first committee meeting on the evening of November 4th from 5:30-6:30.

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