Berkeley Women in Business
Application for Executive Board Position: 2015-2016
You may apply to up to two positions. The new roles are clarified at the end of the application. Please
follow the directions below outlining parts 1 through 4 of the application. Applications are to be
submitted via email by Sunday, April 12 at MIDNIGHT (11:59PM). Interviews will be held the
weekend of April 18-19. In addition to interviewing, you will be required to sign up for a tabling shift
during Cal Day on April 18. Email your completed application packet to the following contacts when
applying for these positions:
VP of Marketing: marketing@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
VP of Finance: finance@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
VP of Member Relations: alumni@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
VP of Community Development: communitydev@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
VP of Technology: technology@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
VP of Communications: communications@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
VP of Corporate Relations: professionaldev@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
VP of University Relations: universityrelations@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Administrative Coordinator: administration@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com
Important:
 Send an email for each position you are applying to.
o Ex., if you are applying to VP of Communications and VP of Finance, you will send two
emails to both divisions.
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When emailing your application, please use the exact following subject heading:
o [BWIB] First name, Last name, [Position(s) you are applying for]
o For example: [BWIB] Sandy Diao, VP of Finance, VP of Internal Relations
1) Executive Officer Ranking:
Directions: Please rank in order the officer position you would like to fulfill. You may apply for and
rank up to two positions. See “Executive Officer Descriptions” at the end of this document for details
about responsibilities and expectations.
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VP of Marketing _____
VP of Finance ______
VP of Member Relations ______
VP of Community Development ______
VP of Technology ______
VP of Communications ______
VP of Corporate Relations ______
VP of University Relations ______
Administrative Coordinator ______
2) General Questions:
Directions: Please limit answers to 200 words per question. You only need to answer these
questions once.
a.) Explain your past involvement with Berkeley Women in Business, including when you joined the
club, and committee and officer positions. What do you think has been your greatest contribution to
the club?
b.) What other organizations will you be involved with next year, and do you see this conflicting with
responsibilities to BWIB?
3) Position-Specific Questions:
Directions: Please answer the following questions separately for each position you are applying
for. Limit answers to 200 words per question.
A.) What skillsets make you the best candidate for this position?
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B.) What innovative new ideas do you have for this position? Please walk us through this idea.
*If you are applying to marketing, answer this in Part B: Describe the audience you believe
VP of Marketing should target while striving to market and expand BWIB.
Walk us through an idea in which you would implement a strategy to target the audience you
stated. Describe each step you would take in this process.
*If you are applying to member relations, answer this in Part B: You are planning an alumni
event. How would you reach out to a BWIB alumni you have never met before? (draft a short
email)
*If you are applying to finance, answer this in Part B: What are some new fundraiser ideas,
and how would you execute them? How much profit do you project to make with these
fundraisers?
*If you are applying to university relations, answer this in Part B: What are some new
collaboration and event ideas you have about working with the surrounding Berkeley
community (professors, student groups, career center, etc.)?
*If you are applying to corporate relations, answer this in Part B: What are some new
corporate events that you plan to organize?
4) Personal Resume:
Directions: Please attach your resume along with this application for review.
Executive Officer Descriptions:
Executive Officer Descriptions:
Vice President of Communications
 Oversees Communications committee
 Maintains and expands the club’s online presence on social media
 Updates events and club-related opportunities on Facebook, Instagram, and our website
 Manages the topic boards on Pinterest
 Organizes and write posts highlighting Star Committee Members every week
 Creates and maintains internal resources (ex. Test Bank, Professional Development
Handouts) and manages overall internal communications
Vice President of Community Development
 Oversees the Community Development committee
 Organizes one community service event per semester
 Plans and organizes the retreat and end-of-the-year Banquet
 Organizes all the internal social events within Berkeley Women in Business to help the
members familiarize with each other to build a strong community
Vice President of Corporate Relations
 Oversees Corporate Relations committee
 Arranges workshops and guest speakers for events
 Builds relationships with business and professional community outside of Cal
 Fosters corporate recognition of Berkeley Women in Business
 Researches and contacts potential corporate sponsors in conjunction with Vice President of
Finance
 Writes thank-you notes to all guest speakers, sponsors, and other friends of Berkeley Women
in Business as needed
Vice President of Finance
 Oversees Finance committee
 Maintains accurate records of all club finances
 Records membership dues and expenditures
 Submits reimbursement requests
 Responsible for all fundraising, including sponsorship packages and relationships with
sponsors
 Applies for grants from the ASUC
 Submits the annual application for ASUC funding
Vice President of Marketing
 Oversees Marketing committee
 Organizes tabling, flyering, and chalking efforts across all committee members
 Designs and purchases PR materials for the purpose of advertising BWIB on campus
 Publicizes all club events per the directions of the Executive Board and obtains permission
from appropriate authorities for publicity efforts.
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Designs cover photos for the BWIB Facebook event pages using Photoshop
Organizes on-campus BWIB marketing events
Manages BWIB marketing materials including, but not limited to, the tent, sign, banner, and
handouts.
Vice President of Member Relations
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Oversees Member Relations committee
Coordinates an internal mentorship program, in which upperclassmen members of the club
mentor lowerclassmen members
Organizes one alumni event per semester
Reaches out to and collects database of alumni
Handles and promote BWIB Alumni LinkedIn
Vice President of Technology
 Oversees Technology committee
 Establishes, expands and maintains the Berkeley women in business website
 Creates officer email addresses
 Responsible for events, blog and social media updates for the website
 Establishes and maintains the resume book, test bank and alumni pages
 Undertakes projects relating to website reconstruction and technology
Vice President of University Relations
 Oversees University Relations committee
 Maintains contact with Haas Graduate School of Business “Women in Leadership” club, as
well as other Haas-sponsored and Haas-affiliated organizations at the undergraduate and
graduate level
 Signs the club up for Calapalooza, Cal Day, and Career Fair events
 Works to build a network with professors for speaking events and the surrounding campus
community
 Collaborates with other student organizations on campus
Administrative Coordinator
 Takes minutes at all officer meetings
 Creates sign-in sheets for every event for members to sign into
 Maintains club email listserv
 Creates and manages historical records of club events and contacts
 Creates and distributes weekly Berkeley Women in Business newsletter
 Secures room reservations and ensures all club events abide by Office of the Registrar Room
Reservation rules
 Collects and records membership applications and dues
 Creates feedback surveys for monthly All-Staff and holds discussion
If you have additional questions about the positions,
please email president@berkeleywomeninbusiness.com