Join a Committee
Get More Involved with SMPS KANSAS CITY
SMPS Kansas City thrives on the energy of its volunteers, and we’re always looking for enthusiastic professionals like you! Becoming a committee member offers a unique chance to build meaningful connections with peers beyond your firm, cultivate highly transferable skills, and establish yourself as a leader. These experiences can serve as a launchpad for taking on greater leadership responsibilities, both within our local chapter and at the national level. If your schedule is tight, don’t worry—we also offer convenient micro-volunteer tasks that make a big impact.
Programs & Education
This is the committee for you if you like to plan events and are passionate about furthering members’ professional development.
The programs & education committee is charged with planning and implementing events that offer unique, timely and insightful information. Program topics range from panel discussions to facilitating networking events, while educational events are designed to help marketers and business developers at all levels do their job better and enhance their career.
Glimpse into how you can contribute:
- Identifying and securing expert speakers for a range of engaging events.
- Helping with event logistics like printing name badges, coordinating food or photography needs, and staffing the registration table.
- Coordinating speaker gifts and thank you notes to show our appreciation.
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Outreach
If networking and planning special events excite you, then you should probably join this committee!
This dynamic committee is responsible for orchestrating all of our chapter’s special events, including the beloved Holiday Party and our prestigious Marketing Communications Awards (MCAs). They also play a crucial role in securing vital sponsorships that support all SMPS Kansas City initiatives. Additionally, this committee has a hand in planning the Missouri Valley Regional Conference (MVRC), a significant event our chapter hosts every eight years.
Glimpse into how you can contribute:
- Helping recruit sponsors to secure the essential funding that brings our programs and events to life.
- Assisting in planning our annual signature events or serving as a Regional Conference Liaison when it’s our turn to host.
- Coordinating MCA Award submissions to celebrate and recognize outstanding marketing and communications work.
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Communications
Are you a great writer? Have a knack for graphic design? Consider yourself a social media guru? Then the Communications is for you!
The communications committee is responsible for all external communications including social media, email newsletters, website and graphics. This committee exemplifies teamwork by working closely with all the board members to strategize and develop campaigns that drive attendance and excitement about our events.
Glimpse into how you can contribute:
- Helping brainstorm social and email campaign initiatives that boost engagement and promote our chapter's value.
- Designing compelling graphics for our website, social media channels and email newsletters.
- Updating website content to keep our online presence fresh, informative and user-friendly.
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Membership
If you are looking to get connected quickly with other SMPS members and love to spearhead social events, you are meant to be involved in this committee.
The membership committee is all about creating lasting relationships to continue building a strong chapter for SMPS and our city. Responsible for overall member engagement and experience, they welcome new members and help them find their place in the chapter.
Glimpse into how you can contribute:
- Greeting new members at events to help them feel welcome and connect with others.
- Coordinating mentorship applications to pair members for professional growth.
- Assisting in planning engaging membership and/or mentorship events.
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Miscellaneous Volunteer Opportunities
Beyond our core committees, we also offer dynamic volunteer opportunities to support various board initiatives and special projects. These roles are perfect if you’re looking for flexible ways to contribute to the chapter’s growth and impact.
Glimpse into how you can contribute:
- Helping brainstorm social and email campaign initiatives that boost engagement and promote our chapter's value.
- Supporting our CPSM (Certified Professional Services Marketer) program by coordinating info sessions, study groups, and book logistics to help members achieve their certification
- Supporting our Scholarship program by creating and maintaining scholarship applications, and coordinating the judging process.
- Serving as a Membership Milestone Champion to track annual membership anniversaries, coordinate social media recognition with the Communications team, and potentially arrange for small gifts or plaques for long-standing members.
- Organizing philanthropic initiatives and events that allow our chapter to give back to the community.
- Collaborating with local universities to spread the word about SMPS to students through class presentations, career fairs, or student-focused events like resume writing workshops and interviewing tips.
- Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and identifying opportunities for our chapter to grow and foster a more inclusive environment.
- ...and many more ad-hoc opportunities as they arise!
