Apply for the ASC Board of Directors in 2021-2022!
Apply by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 2, 2021
Washington, D.C. -- America’s Service Commissions (ASC), the national association of the 52 governor-appointed state service commissions, is currently seeking one (1) new Board member for the 2021-2022 Board of Directors from the North Central Region (IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, NE, OH, WI). Applicants may come from any of the following categories:
- Commissioners
- Youth Commissioners
- Commission Staff Members
As a membership organization, ASC advances service and volunteerism in the states through a national network of state service commissions representative of all streams of national and community service. The ASC Board of Directors provides oversight and counsel on planning and policy development, financial oversight and resource development, as well as associated member services. Information regarding Board member expectations and application materials are detailed in the following document:
Download the ASC Board Application Overview for details.
Skills and Interests
Although general interest and support of the work of state service commissions is the primary criteria for selection of Board members, ASC also seeks Board members who demonstrate the following skills and interests:
- Communications – expertise in developing and executing social media and other communications strategies
- Grants Management – individuals with expertise in federal grants management
- Finance/Administration – individuals with experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial management
- Legal – individuals with legal experience, particularly federal regulatory issues
- Public Policy – experience and skills in developing strategy to secure public resources in support of national service programming and mobilizing others to do so
- Resource Development – demonstrated experience in fundraising, including event planning and/or success securing private grants in support of associations
Selection Process for Prospective New Board Members
Individuals interested in Board membership must submit completed application materials via the application form no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 2, 2021.
All candidates will be notified of the status of their application no later than Friday, August 13.
Serving on the ASC Board is an excellent way to build your professional network and shape the future of the association! Please share this information with anyone in our field who might be a good fit. If you have questions regarding Board membership or the application process, please contact ASC CEO Kaira Esgate.

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