NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
The Trainee Representative is an elected trainee leadership position within SSR, serving as the voice of trainees in Society governance and as Chair of the Trainee Affairs Committee (TAC).
This 2-year position offers opportunities to develop leadership experience, contribute to strategic decision-making, create educational and career programming, and work closely with SSR leadership, while making a lasting impact on the trainee community.
Nomination forms will be reviewed and scored by the Trainee Affairs Committee. The Board of Directors will select the top two candidates and list them on a ballot for voting by all current Trainee Members of SSR.
Notice of election results will occur in the Spring and Junior Trainee Representative obligations will begin following the Board of Directors meeting during the SSR Annual Meeting.
Position Highlights
- Serve as a voting member of the SSR Board of Directors
- Serve as Co-Chair (Year 1) and then Chair (Year 2) of the Trainee Affairs Committee, representing trainee interests within Society leadership
- Organize trainee-focused programs throughout the year and at the Annual Meeting
- Gain valuable experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning and professional governance
Qualifications
- Must be an SSR Trainee Member in good standing.
- Commit 3 years as Junior (Year 1), Senior (Year 2), and Past (Year 3) Trainee Representative.
- Active engagement with SSR through Annual Meeting attendance, committee service, volunteer activities, trainee programming or other SSR initiatives.
- A demonstrated commitment to serving and advocating for trainee members.
- Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
- At least two years of graduate-level training at the time of application.
Opportunities
- Represent the Trainee membership on the Board of Directors to maintain and improve SSR services to Trainees.
- Improve communication and managerial skills by working with established researchers, editors, and other members of SSR.
- Work with other scientists to improve and support SSR functions.
A letter of recommendation is required from an individual who can speak to the candidate’s leadership experience. The recommender must send the letter directly to info@ssr.org by the deadline. All letters of recommendation are kept confidential with the SSR Board of Directors.