Women Grocers of America (WGA) is a professional network designed for women working in the grocery industry. Its mission is to inspire and empower women of the independent grocery industry through professional and personal development, cultivating connections, and highlighting accomplishments.

It operates several initiatives to achieve this mission including a virtual Sync Up event and in-person Symposium. It also offers recognition opportunities including the Woman of the Year Award, scholarships for the Executive Leadership Development Program and scholarships for college students.

WGA's Board of Directors works to oversee these initiatives consisting of 5-15 members with professional experience spanning the grocery industry. Plus the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, and Immediate Past Chair.

WGA is currently looking for female university students to serve as student honorary board members. Students will serve a one-year term with the option to continue for a second. Sophomores and Juniors are preferred for application.

Selected students will serve as non-voting board members but will assist the board in several ways while gaining professional experience, industry insight, and leadership opportunities.

Eligibility
  • individual identifying as female
  • rising sophomore or junior in an industry-related field of study
  • submit this application form, your resume, and 1 letter of reference from a faculty member

Responsibilities

  • Attend monthly board meetings. Each meeting is typically 90 minutes and held the second Wednesday of the month 4-5:30pm ET
  • Take notes during the monthly board meetings and return these to NGA staff within one week following meeting.
  • Participate in additional opportunities on a volunteer basis. These may include planning for the NGA Show, education opportunities, podcast series, focus groups, and others.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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* 1. First and Last Name

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. Phone Number

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* 4. University

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* 5. I am currently a...

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* 6. Submit a brief statement as to why you would like to be an honorary board member (200 words or less).

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* 7. What makes our mission meaningful to you? (300 words or less)

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* 8. Do you believe you have the time to commit to the WGA Board and can balance responsibilities such as work, school, and life?

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* 9. Do you have prior participation and leadership experiences in service clubs, social clubs, professional associations, fraternal organizations, etc.?

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