Women Grocers of America (WGA) is a professional network designed for women working in the grocery industry. Its mission is to inspire and empower women of the independent grocery industry through personal and professional development, cultivating connections and highlighting accomplishments and achievements.

It operates several initiatives to achieve this mission including Executive Female Leaders Network (EXFL), Emerging Female Leaders Share Group (EFL). It also offers recognition and scholarship opportunities including the Woman of the Year Award, scholarships for the Executive Leadership Development Program and for college students.

Its Executive Committee & Board of Directors works to oversee these initiatives consisting of 9 members with professional experience spanning the grocery industry. These positions include President, Vice President, Treasurer, and six board members.

WGA is currently looking for a female university student to serve as a student honorary board member. Students will serve a one-year term, and will be selected on a rolling basis. Students should be rising juniors and may chose to reapply in their senior year. Each student can serve no more than two terms.

Selected students will serve as non-voting board members but will assist the board in several ways while gaining professional experience, industry insight, and leadership opportunities.

Eligibility
  • individual identifying as female
  • rising sophomore or junior in an industry-related field of study
  • not have served more than two years previously in the position
  • submit this application form, your resume, and 1 letter of reference from a faculty member

Responsibilities

  • Assist in scheduling and attend monthly board meetings. Each meeting is typically 60 minutes
  • Take notes during the monthly board meetings and return these to the WGA secretary within one week following meeting.
  • Participate in additional opportunities on a volunteer basis. These may include planning for the NGA Show, education opportunities, podcast series, focus groups, and others.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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* 1. First and Last Name

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. Phone Number

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* 4. University

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* 5. In the Fall 2024 semester, I will be a

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* 6. Submit a brief statement as to why you would like to be a honorary board member (200 words or less).

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* 7. What makes our mission meaningful to you?

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* 8. What are you prior participation and leadership experiences in service clubs, social clubs, professional associations, fraternal organizations, etc.?

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* 9. Briefly summarize your other responsibilities in work, school, and life. Share how you prioritize each to make sure necessary things get accomplished (200 words or less).

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* 10. What expectations do you have of the current board members to help you be successful in this position?

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