VOLUNTEER

What better way to #BeTheChange than to get involved?

Oklahoma Women in Technology is 100% volunteer-run and funded by sponsorships, memberships and donations. We are always in need of ideas, skills and physical support to keep our programming running. Scroll down to read about our volunteer committees, and then use the buttons below to register as a volunteer or apply for our leadership team. We welcome any time you can give to help this organization and make a notable impact in Oklahoma.

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COMMITTEES

Event Programming Committee

Committee members will work under the direction of the Director of Professional Development. This committee is responsible for obtaining event space, driving the event agenda, procuring food and drinks as needed, greeting event attendants and registering them, and other tasks as needed for each individual unique event.

Fall & Spring Retreat Committee

Committee members will work under the direction of the Retreat Chair. In this ½ day event, we provide young women the opportunity to interact with technology and professions in the IT field. We give young women an inside look at different  career tracks in technology with direct mentoring, presentations by area professionals, and hands-on exposure to technology.

Gala Committee

Committee members will work under the direction of the President and President-Elect. This committee is responsible for obtaining the gala event space, procuring company sponsorships and local in-kind donations, contacting vendors (food and beverage, music, photo, etc.), managing logistics with the venue (event timing, seating, AV, etc.), securing day-of volunteers, record-keeping for companies who have purchased tables, creating a seating chart, and more.

Sponsorship Committee

Committee members will work under the direction of the Director of Fundraising. This committee provides follow-ups to interested partners and sponsors, providing details about the levels of sponsorship, and lining up sponsors for upcoming events in advance. Research corporate prospects via web and print articles. Cultivate donor relationships through correspondence, including writing and sending thank-you letters for all corporate contributions, create sponsorship result reports.

Membership Committee

Committee members will work under the direction of the Director of Member Relations. This committee helps OKWIT to attract and maintain members, provide welcoming email to new members, and report on membership activity. The membership committee is the first line of contact for membership concerns, questions, and ideas. They also help align members with OKWIT volunteer opportunities.

Partnership Committee

Committee members will work under the direction of the Director of Partnerships. This committee helps OKWIT by reaching out to similar organizations, non-profits, etc. for opportunities to align and partner on events with similar missions to curate larger audiences and greater visibility to OKWIT.

Communications & Outreach Committee

Committee members will work under the direction of the Communications & Outreach Chair. This committee is responsible for spreading information about OKWIT through our newsletter, social media channels, and in-person events. OKWIT is frequently offered the opportunity to reach out within our community by speaking with local schools, meeting with other like-minded organizations, and attending technology and career fairs. Committee members are involved in volunteering, speaking, and meeting new people to support the organization.