Board/Community Leadership Opportunities
Serving on a WJA board is one of the most meaningful ways to give back to our community and advance women in the jewelry and watch industries. Whether you want to strengthen your local community, guide WJA’s global vision, or champion philanthropic change, there’s a leadership role for you.
Why Step Into Leadership?
- Shape the future of the jewelry and watch industry.
- Gain valuable leadership and decision-making experience.
- Expand your professional network and visibility.
- Contribute to a strong, inclusive, and diverse community.
- Leave a legacy that extends beyond your term.
Which Leadership Role Is Right for You?
CHAPTER COMMUNITY LEADERS – Make a Local Impact
If you want to strengthen your local jewelry community, consider serving as a Chapter Community Leader.
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What It Means: Plan events, welcome and engage members, and create opportunities for networking and professional growth within your chapter.
- Experience Needed: Passion for connecting with peers locally; must be a WJA member in good standing; no prior board experience required.
NATIONAL WORKING BOARD – Guide WJA’s Future
The National Working Board brings together leaders who actively shape WJA’s strategy and help turn vision into action across all chapters.
- What It Means: Provide leadership, collaborate on strategy, represent members’ needs, and actively participate in national initiatives and projects.
- Experience Needed: Over a year of active membership (must be in good standing), leadership experience recommended; ability to think big-picture about WJA’s role in the industry.
FOUNDATION BOARD – Drive Philanthropic Change
The Foundation Board advances WJA’s philanthropic mission by fueling scholarships, grants, and education programs.
- What It Means: Lead fundraising initiatives, cultivate donor relationships, and champion opportunities that empower the next generation.
- Experience Needed: Active member in good standing, passion for fundraising, understanding of the philanthropy space, prior board experience preferred (preferably with a 5013c nonprofit).
Responsibilities & Expectations (All Roles)
Board and Leadership Members Are Expected To:
- Attend meetings and actively contribute to discussions.
- Serve on committees or working groups as needed.
- Dedicate time and talent to advancing WJA’s mission.
- Champion fundraising efforts as a core responsibility.
- Serve as active and visible ambassadors for WJA.
- Commit an average of 2–3 hours per week to board responsibilities.
- Commit to the 2-year term with a maximum of 3 terms.
Key Dates for the Nomination Cycle
Nominations Open: Mid-September - October
- Applications Reviewed: Late October
- Candidate Interviews: Early November
- Final Slate Announced: Mid November
- Voting Period: December
- New Board Announced: January
