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Foster Belonging: Join the Council for Connection & Community

Help lead AHEPPP in building an inclusive, connected, and values-driven member experience.

The Council for Connection and Community (CCC) helps AHEPPP create a culture where respect, collaboration, and shared responsibility are central to our mission. Through thoughtful leadership and engagement, this group ensures that AHEPPP remains a welcoming, supportive space for all members.

Council for Connection and Community Chair

Reports to: AHEPPP Board of Directors Liaison, and designated AHEPPP staff
Term: 2 years
Time Commitment: 3–5 hours per week
Applications Due: Friday, December 5, 2025

Role Summary

The CCC Chair provides strategic leadership for the Council for Connection and Community. This role leads a team of volunteers committed to shaping a values-based culture throughout AHEPPP. The Chair works closely with staff, Board Liaisons, and members to create initiatives that promote inclusion, engagement, and shared purpose.

Role Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary role on the Council for Connection and Community leadership team, which includes the designated AHEPPP staff and reports directly to the AHEPPP Board of Directors
  • Partner with the designated AHEPPP staff to establish the council's goals, concepts, and initiatives, including the operational, engagement, and digital strategy for its efforts
  • Oversee the administrative and logistical management of the council
  • Actively support council members for maximized engagement and participation
  • Work with the designated AHEPPP staff to develop a communications plan and materials as needed to promote the council's work
  • Prepare and submit a final report (executive summary) as directed to document decisions, activities, results of new programs, and recommendations of importance to the incoming committee, Chair, and the Board of Directors

Qualifications

  • Current AHEPPP member with at least 3 years of experience in parent/family engagement or related professional development work
  • Experience with collaborative leadership and facilitation
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to meet regularly with council members and AHEPPP leadership
  • Previous experience with the CCC or similar initiatives

Application Materials Checklist

  • Resume or CV
  • Short professional bio
  • High-resolution headshot
  • Letter of support from your supervisor confirming institutional support for your participation
  • Statement (max 500 words): Why are you interested in serving as the 2026 CCC Chair? Share your leadership experience, passion for connection and equity, and ideas for building a values-driven culture within AHEPPP.

APPLY HERE

Council for Connection and Community Members

Reports to: CCC Chair(s)
Term: 2 years, renewable
Time Commitment: 2–4 hours per week
Applications Due: Friday, December 5, 2025

Role Summary

CCC Members work collaboratively to promote mutual respect, meaningful connection, and a sense of belonging throughout AHEPPP. This group brings forward member voices and provides insights to help the Board and committees embed inclusive practices into the organization’s work.

Role Responsibilities

  • Contribute to establishing and advancing the council’s annual goals
  • Support initiatives that promote respect, community care, and collaboration
  • Recommend best practices that foster connection across AHEPPP programs
  • Help build a more representative and engaged membership body
  • Provide insights to the Board and staff to ensure AHEPPP’s policies and programming reflect shared values

Qualifications

  • Current AHEPPP member with at least 1 year of experience in parent/family engagement or community-building work
  • Thoughtful, dependable, and values-oriented
  • Collaborative mindset with a commitment to equity and connection
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Application Materials Checklist

  • Resume or CV
  • Short professional bio (approx. 100 words)
  • High-resolution headshot
  • Letter of support from your supervisor confirming institutional support for your participation
  • Questions
    • Please explain your interest in serving on the AHEPPP Council for Connection and Community.
    • How have you developed or are currently developing your understanding of sense of belonging and community as it relates to supporting families and their students.
    • What does "inclusivity" mean to you?
    • Please share the skills and experiences you have that will assist the Council in making the AHEPPP community more inclusive and welcoming to all.

APPLY HERE

 Have Questions?

For questions about these roles, please contact Shana Lee, current AHEPPP Board of Directors member, or Ben Trapanick, Co-Chair of the Council for Connection and Community.

Join us in strengthening the community that supports our work and each other.