OVERVIEW
SIOR Global is seeking to fill three (3) Member-At-Large positions on the Board of Directors, each serving for a 2-year term. Current first-term Board Members-At-Large may be re-elected to serve for one additional 2-year term. Candidates interested in the position must be able demonstrate the following:
- Interest in the future of CRE brokerage and a commitment to discuss/address the impact to SIOR
- Ability to look at issues from different perspectives
- Willingness to ask and address tough questions regarding SIOR’s future
- Wherewithal to set aside personal, company, or chapter issues or biases and make decisions based solely on what is in the best interest of SIOR
- Ability to be an impactful communicator and consensus builder with a desire to find common ground
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a member of SIOR’s 15-person Board of Directors
- Participate in all Board activities, meetings, conference calls, etc.
- Willingness to travel to conferences and other Board activities as needed
- Examines, discusses, and votes on motions that require Board approval
- Represents SIOR to chapters and the CRE community
- Willingness to recruit new members on behalf of SIOR
- Articulate SIOR’s vision/strategy and publicly support the plan
- Have a global focus and be committed to growing SIOR’s ranks abroad
- Focus on making SIOR financially stable while providing necessary resources to produce services and value to the membership
- Serve a 2-year term on the Nominating Committee following the completion of the 2-year Member At-Large term
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS
While not required, candidates should strive to meet the following recommended qualifications:
- 5+ years of SIOR service resulting in meaningful contributions
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the 5-year strategic plan
- Experience as chair or vice chair on an SIOR committee, task force, or member group
- Experience as a chapter leader or regional director a plus
- Board experience with another organization a plus
In addition to the above, strong candidates will demonstrate one or more of the following skills:
- Strategic planning experience, either with SIOR or other company/organization
- Marketing and public relations experience
- Business administration and/or accounting experience
- Demonstrated financial acumen, including ability to read and comprehend financial statements
- Budget development/management experience
- Social media proficiency
For more information, or should you have any questions about the position, please contact Ying-Ying Chow (ychow@sior.com).