Join a Working Group or Committee
Whether you are new to NYWICI or a longtime member, volunteering is one of the best ways to build meaningful relationships, grow your skills, and make an impact on the future of our organization. Under NYWICI’s new leadership structure, volunteers contribute through a combination of committees and working groups that support membership growth, events, content creation, mentorship, scholarships, partnerships, and revenue development. These groups are where ideas become action and where members at every career stage can play a leadership role. The new structure includes one standing committee and multiple working groups aligned to NYWICI’s strategic priorities.
Why Volunteer?
- Build meaningful professional relationships and friendships
- Expand your network across communications, marketing, media, PR, advertising, and related fields
- Develop leadership experience and grow your resume
- Explore new career paths, industries, and skills
- Gain access to mentors and industry leaders
- Make a direct impact on programs that support women in communications
- Help shape the future of NYWICI
Whether you’re a student, emerging leader, mid-career professional, or senior executive, there’s a place for you to contribute and grow.
Ready to get involved? Email us at info@nywici.org.
Revenue & Partnerships Committee
The Revenue & Partnerships Committee serves as NYWICI’s primary revenue-generating and business development team. Led by volunteers who are passionate about building relationships and creating opportunities, this committee supports sponsorship growth, corporate partnerships, university partnerships, and new revenue initiatives. Members help identify prospects, open doors, support outreach efforts, and strengthen relationships that fuel NYWICI’s programs and mission. This committee is ideal for professionals who enjoy networking, sales, business development, partnership marketing, and relationship building. Led by the Chief Revenue & Partnerships Officer.
Matrix Planning Committee
The Matrix Planning Committee helps shape one of NYWICI’s most prestigious and recognized programs. Volunteers support honoree recruitment, industry outreach, event strategy, program development, sponsorship integration, and attendee experience. Committee members play an important role in ensuring Matrix continues to celebrate extraordinary women while delivering value for sponsors, attendees, and the broader communications community. Led by the VP, Signature Experience – Matrix.
Trailblazers Working Group
The Trailblazers Working Group supports the planning and execution of NYWICI’s annual Trailblazers Awards. Volunteers assist with nominee development, outreach, program concepts, event experience, sponsorship support, and industry engagement. This group is ideal for members interested in events, relationships, recognition programs, and leadership development. Led by the VP, Signature Experience – Trailblazers.
Programming Working Group
The Programming Working Group is the creative force behind NYWICI’s year-round professional development offerings. Volunteers help identify speakers, develop program topics, plan educational experiences, and create events that help members grow professionally. Programs may include executive roundtables, workshops, networking events, industry panels, career development programs, and specialty events throughout the year. Led by the VP, Professional Programming and VP, Premium Experiences.
Podcast Working Group
The Podcast Working Group oversees NYWICI’s podcast strategy, guest pipeline, editorial direction, and content planning. Volunteers help identify guests, develop topics, support recordings, and create meaningful conversations that highlight leadership, career growth, industry trends, and women making an impact across communications. This is a great opportunity for those interested in storytelling, interviewing, content strategy, and audience engagement. Led by the VP, Marketing.
Editorial & Thought Leadership Working Group
The Editorial & Thought Leadership Working Group serves as NYWICI’s content and storytelling hub. Volunteers help create articles, blog posts, newsletters, member spotlights, industry insights, executive thought leadership pieces, and other content that advances NYWICI’s mission. Members help identify contributors, develop editorial themes, and elevate the voices of women across the communications industry. This group is ideal for writers, editors, content strategists, marketers, public relations professionals, and storytellers. Led by the VP, PR, VP, Content, and VP, Content Partnerships.
Social Media Working Group
The Social Media Working Group helps amplify NYWICI’s programs, events, members, honorees, scholarship recipients, and thought leadership content across digital channels. Volunteers assist with social content planning, engagement strategies, campaign ideas, community growth, and content amplification. This role is perfect for professionals interested in social media, digital marketing, audience development, and online community building. Led by the VP, Social.
Mentorship Working Group
The Mentorship Working Group supports one of NYWICI’s most valued member benefits: helping women learn from and support one another. Volunteers assist with mentor recruitment, participant engagement, program development, networking opportunities, and mentorship activities. This group helps create meaningful connections across career stages and ensures members have access to the guidance, support, and community they need to thrive. Led by the VP, Community Engagement.
Scholarship Working Group
The Scholarship Working Group supports NYWICI’s commitment to developing the next generation of communications leaders. Volunteers assist with scholarship promotion, application review, candidate interviews, recipient engagement, fundraising support, and program development. Beyond awarding scholarships, working group members help connect recipients with mentors, programs, volunteer opportunities, and the broader NYWICI community. Led by the VP, University/Corporate Engagement.
Find Your Place in the NYWICI Community
Our committees and working groups offer meaningful opportunities for members to contribute their expertise, grow professionally, and build lasting relationships within the communications industry. Whether your interests are in events, mentoring, sponsorships, marketing, social media, content creation, thought leadership, scholarships, partnerships, or programming, there’s a place for you to make an impact.
Interested in joining a committee or working group? Contact us at info@nywici.org and we’ll help you find the right fit.
