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, CA
- Amsterdam, 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!
