Berkeley Women in Business
Application for Executive Board Position: 2013-2014
In the past year, BWIB has seen tremendous growth, and to accommodate our burgeoning
activities we are expanding the existing organization structure with new roles and responsibilities. The
new roles are clarified at the end of the application.
You may apply to up to two positions. Please follow the directions below outlining parts 1 through
4 of the application. Applications are to be submitted via email by Friday, April 12 at MIDNIGHT
(11:59PM). Interviews will be held the evening of Thursday, April 18. Email your completed
application packet to the following contacts when applying for these positions:
Vice President of Communications - bwibvpcommunications@gmail.com
Vice President of Professional Development - bwib.corporaterelations@gmail.com
Vice President of Finance - bwib.finance@gmail.com
Vice President of Member Relations - bwib.internalrelations@gmail.com
Vice President of Marketing - bwib.marketing@gmail.com
Vice President of University Relations - bwib.vpexternal@gmail.com
Administrative Coordinator - bwib.membershipdev@gmail.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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Vice President of Communications _____
Vice President of Professional Development _____
Vice President of Finance _____
Vice President of Member Relations _____
Vice President of Marketing ____
Vice President 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?
Position 1:
Position 2:
B.) What innovative new ideas do you have for this position? Please walk us through this idea.
Position 1:
Position 2:
*If you are applying to marketing, answer this in Part B: What are some new ways to reach
students on campus?
*If you are applying to finance, answer this in Part B: What are some new fundraiser ideas, and
how would you execute them?
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
 Establishes and updates the club website
 Maintains and expands social media presence
 Organizes and writes posts for Berkeley Women in Business internal blog
 Creates and maintains internal resources (ex. test bank, professional development handouts)
and manages overall internal communication
Vice President of Professional Development
 Oversees Professional Development 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.
 Collects membership dues and expenditures and approves reimbursements.
 Maintains accurate membership records. Membership records are to include an alphabetized
list of all active and inactive members, with their names, phone numbers, and email
addresses.
 Responsible for all fundraising, including sponsorship packages and relationships with
sponsors.
 Completes and submits the annual application for ASUC funding.
Vice President of Marketing
 Oversees Marketing committee
 Organizes tabling, flyering, and chalking efforts across all committee members
 Produces 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.
 Creates online marketing materials such as Facebook events and images
 Photographs and documents club events
Vice President of Member Relations
 Oversees Internal Relations committee
 Arranges an internal mentorship program in which upperclassmen members of Berkeley
Women in Business mentor lowerclassmen members
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Administers evaluations of the club and polls in order to gain feedback
Creates club branded attire
Organizes club socials and community service events throughout the year
Plans the end of the year banquet and end of Fall semester dinner
Organize the semester training retreat as well as the all-committee member retreat
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
 Petitions Haas School of Business Association (HBSA) for club affiliation/ sponsorship and
attends the Director’s Advisory Council (DAC) meetings
 Submits event descriptions to include in UGBA Weekly
 Signs the club up for Calapalooza, Cal Day, and Career Fair events
 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
If you have additional questions about the positions,
please email berkeleywib.president@gmail.com