Looking for more ways to get involved with VRA?

The Visual Resources Association is driven by passionate, motivated volunteers in all areas of the organization. We are grateful to everyone who shares their time and expertise. Check below regularly for opportunities to get involved in the Board, committees, regional workshops, or the annual conference.

If you would like to share an opening here, please contact the Public Relations & Communications Officer.

VRA Board

Board recruitment is now open! We are currently looking to fill the following four positions. If you are interested, please contact board(AT)vraweb.org for more information by Friday, November 14th.

Treasurer - The Treasurer works with the Membership Services Coordinator to keep the books, take payments, and send payments out to VRA’s members, contractors, instructors, and vendors. They coordinate with VRA’s professional financial services providers, including accountant, banker, and financial advisor. The Treasurer also keeps the board, committees, and broader membership informed of the organizational finances. 

Public Relations and Communications Officer - The Public Relations and Communications Officer (the “PR&C Officer”) is responsible for overseeing VRA publications, facilitating communication within the organization, and developing and maintaining VRA’s public relations program. They coordinate with the Membership Services Coordinator, Website Content Manager, and Social Media Manager regularly.  

Junior Director of Events and Initiatives - The Junior Director of Events and Initiatives serves one year as Junior Director followed by one year as Senior Director of Events and Initiatives. The Junior Director helps plan and run organization-wide events including the Annual Conference and Regional Workshops in conjunction with the Senior Director of Events and Initiatives, local committees, and hired consultants.

Officer - The Officer is a special board appointment made to run projects outside the general duties of named board roles. Currently, this position focuses on assisting conference planning and Board recruitment. It serves one year as Officer followed by one year as Junior Director of Events.

Committees

Equitable Action Committee (EAC)

Co-Chair - The Equitable Action Committee (EAC) is looking for a new Co-Chair! Co-Chair duties include collaborating to set the agenda for monthly meetings, helping plan and run Community Hour events and conference sessions, advocating for DEIBA+ issues within our organization and the greater visual resources professional community, etc. Please email ea(AT)vraweb.org if you are interested or would like more information.

New Members - The EAC is looking for members who are interested in supporting an equitable, diverse, accessible, and inclusive association and profession. Please add your email to our Membership Feedback Form to be sent the zoom link for our next monthly committee meeting.

Travel Awards Committee

Co-Chairs & Members - The Travel Awards Committee is seeking two new co-chairs and/or additional committee members. TA has a unique cadence—you will be busiest two weeks per year when you vet applications, the rest of the year is largely downtime. Co-chairs are responsible for writing annual/mid-year reports and budget requests, confirming donor funds, managing yearly application and guideline updates, facilitating the vetting and awards process, presenting the awards at the conference, and following up with applicants. Enjoy supporting your fellow colleagues in their professional development! Contact travelawards(AT)vraweb.org for more information!

Annual Conference Experience Planning Group

Want to get involved with planning VRA 2026 Virtual? Join the Conference Experience Planning Group and get the chance to shape next year's conference! This group works behind the scenes to make the conference special each year. Reach out to initiatives(AT)vraweb.org if you're interested in volunteering!

VRA Regional Workshop Implementation Team

Junior Workshop Liaison

The VRA Regional Workshop Implementation Team (RWIT) is seeking a Junior Workshop Liaison.

This is a three-year term position progressing from Junior Workshop Liaison to Senior Workshop Liaison and finally, in year three, to Workshop Coordinator. The scaffolded positions allow for the opportunity to develop skills in project management, communication, and educational programming. This position is excellent for resume building and professional development. 

The Workshop Liaisons assist with developing and implementing the workshop timeline, including managing registration in conjunction with the VRA Membership Services Coordinator; works with local hosts to manage publicity on a national and local level. Virtual workshops: Assists with setting up, running and moderating workshops over Zoom. In person workshops: assists with facilitating classroom arrangements and catering; communicating with the instructor regarding curriculum, travel + accommodations. Facilitates reimbursement procedures with the VRA Treasurer and coordinates post workshop evaluations.

The RWIT is a small, but productive team that collaborates mostly on Slack, streamlining communication and brainstorming of ideas. The Workshop Program is a vital part of the VRA, providing educational opportunities outside of the Annual Conference. With online offerings, the Workshop Program has expanded to a global audience. We plan to continue a mix of both in-person and online programming in the upcoming years.

Contact workshops@vraweb.org for more information!