Call for Committee Members
Spring 2026 Call for Volunteers
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Current ARCS Committee Openings
ARCS is an association made possible through the commitment and interests of volunteers. The Organization values individuals who seek to engage in the Association's mission and programs while fostering community with their peers. Serving as a volunteer for ARCS provides professionals, at all levels, opportunities to build community, broaden representation of the field and its professionals, expand programming, and advocate for the field locally, regionally, and internationally.
Current Openings
| Name of Committee | Description | Open Position |
| Advocacy | Advance and support the field of registration and collections specialists through actionable resources and policies that reflect the mission of the ARCS organization and the field at large. | |
| Conference (2027) |
Led by two Co-Chairs who will direct the content (intellectual content of the conference, including sessions, posters, breakout rooms, and keynotes) as well as the community (various programs and events for attendees to participate in outside of sessions) aspects of the conference. |
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| Fundraising |
The Fundraising Committee works closely with the Board of Directors, contractors, and volunteers to identify, evaluate, and manage funding opportunities, including individual contributions, grants, sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and special events. The committee cultivates relationships with current and prospective donors to support and sustain the varied programs and operational activities directing our Mission. |
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| Meetups |
Organizes and arranges virtual and in-person meet-ups for the registration and collection specialist community across North America. They create informational packets for hosts, work with committees to have meet-ups related to programming (e.g.,webinars, events, etc.), and focus on topics drawing a diverse audience. |
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| Membership Engagement | Assist subcommittees and task forces in their work to identify valuable benefits and resources for ARCS members. Conduct regular membership research to recognize trends within the field and the needs of ARCS’ membership. Coordinate and facilitate communication between subcommittees, task forces, and the Board. | |
| Mentorship | Participate in the coordination of matching and managing mentees and mentors volunteering for the program. | |
| Nominations | Support the efforts of the Committee Chair to solicit and recommend candidates for open Board Member positions and serve as Committee Liaison to solicit and recommend volunteer candidates for open leadership positions within ARCS. | |
| Partnerships | Advance and foster meaningful partnerships with organizations and groups to benefit ARCS's strategic plan. | |
| Workshops & Webinars | Support ARCS by highlighting new areas of knowledge and evolving policies impacting diverse communities within culture work. Work with ARCS committees, subcommittees, task forces as well as industry partners to create and present educational content geared toward continuing education and professional development and based on the approved Education Committee schedule. Ensure all content for members is current and responsive to changes in the field, and that programs align with the ARCS IDEA Plan of Action and provide consideration for varied levels of accessibility needs. Support and collaborate with ARCS committees on program logistics. |
