Granted I’ve only been in my organization for about a year
now, however in that year span I’ve held three different positions: Homecoming
Dance Chair, Public Relations Chair, and Webmistress and I’ve loved every
single one of them.
Some of you may be thinking…this is insane, why has she had
so many positions? Well let me tell you that every single one of those
positions has taught me something extremely valuable. It has taught me time
management, organization, people skills, how to work with others, and most
importantly to believe in myself because I have the power to accomplish great
things.
Take a chance in your chapter! Having positions looks great
on resumes, but also give you insight into another layer of the chapter that
not everyone gets to see. Being a position holder is rewarding, and once you
accomplish things and tasks each semester, looking at the end result couldn’t
be any sweeter.
If you’re interested in taking a position and are a little
apprehensive about time, go for a position that doesn’t require as much
attention [trust me they all consider a ton of attention but some more than
others are ranked higher within your chapter]. My first position was homecoming
dance chair, it was a one semester job so I didn’t have to serve for a full year,
and worked on the homecoming dance our chapter would perform for the showcase
our school had every year for homecoming. It was a great stepping-stone to get
my feet wet and inspire me to want to take on more positions within the
chapter. I had to work with a co-chair, which taught me lessons in teamwork, I
had to work with sisters of different dance calibers, forcing me to be able to
educate everyone no matter their skill level, and I also had to be creative.
All amazing qualities that will help you in your years as a sister and beyond
college.
My second two positions I was elected at the same time, and
are a step up from my Homecoming position, PR and webmistress. I’m in charge of
running our chapter’s social media and website. I make flyers and it’s another
job that is similar to my previous job but also very different. I have to keep
organized and on time, I get to still be extremely creative, and when I see the
product of my creativity come to life and shared on social media I get a giddy
feeling inside [yes I know super weird.]
Anyway what I’m getting at is that whether you go all in and
run for that executive board position, or you work your way up, taking
positions within your chapter will help you grow as an individual and make you
much more in sync with what’s going on within the chapter. You’ll realize the
love you have for your chapter growing, and taking on positions will only help
you in your future.
