Opportunities From: Women in Cleantech & Sustainability

WCS Local Chapters expand opportunities for women to participate in and benefit their local communities. Each chapter hosts 4 to 6 events each year, such as panels, coffee chats, happy hours, hikes, and more! Chapters are in:

Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Portland, OR San Francisco Bay Area, CAAmsterdam, Netherlands London, U.K.

...with more on the way!

There are 5 Lead roles in each chapter, listed below. You may also choose to volunteer for a chapter, but not in a lead role.

Chapter Lead
The Chapter Lead sets the vision and direction for the local WCS community. They coordinate the leadership team, oversee chapter planning and events, and serve as the main liaison with WCS Chapter Committee. This role is ideal for someone who’s organized, collaborative, and passionate about empowering women in cleantech and sustainability in their local community.
Time commitment: ~4–6 hours/month

Events Lead
The Events Lead plans and hosts engaging experiences — from coffee meetups and hikes to panels, networking, and site tours (4–6 per year). They work closely with other leads to design events that connect, educate, and inspire members. Events can be co-hosted with various partner organizations that align with WCS and the theme. They collaborate with WCS events coordinator. 
Time commitment: ~3–5 hours/month (varies by event schedule)

Communications Lead
The Communications Lead keeps chapter members connected and informed. They manage updates on the chapter’s WCS Slack channel and collaborate with the WCS marketing coordinator to post on socials and contribute to newsletters. This role suits someone who enjoys storytelling and building community.

Time commitment: ~3–5 hours/month

Membership Lead
The Membership Lead welcomes new members, builds engagement, and helps grow the local network. They track participation, follow up with attendees, and find ways to connect members with shared interests and opportunities. They collaborate with our WCS Membership coordinator.
Time commitment: ~3–5 hours/month

Partnership Lead
The Partnership Lead develops relationships with local organizations, universities, and sponsors. They help identify co-hosts, speakers, venue partners and other cross promotional opportunities to support chapter events and expand community reach. Perfect for a natural connector with local ties in cleantech or sustainability.
Time commitment: ~3–5 hours/month

Term Length for Leads: 2 years 

Qualifications for Leads

 

At least 5 years of professional experience Developed communication and leadership skills  Ready to step into a leadership role Excellent time and project management skills Deep understanding of the regional community Excellent connections in the region

Benefits

Build strong network of women in the sustainability field  Gain experience, build resume Deepen skills, particularly in leadership and project management Stay informed of trends in the cleantech and sustainability industry  Receive complimentary Individual Membership and other perks after achieving milestones Opportunity to shape the organization

If you are interested in applying as a Chapter Lead or Volunteer, click Respond. If you are applying to volunteer with WCS for the first time, you must complete an intake interview. Shortly after submitting your interest, you will receive an email with an invitation to schedule your interview. 

 

Prerequisite: To be considered for a volunteer position, you must have already attended or viewed at least two WCS events (virtual or in-person). Visit the WCS YouTube channel to view past virtual events.

 

Thank you for your interest!