Phi Lambda Sigma Elections

Interested about taking a more active role in PLS Leadership? Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming PLS elections. Applications will be available here once the process opens! See the links below for more information about various positions within PLS.

PLS Parliamentarian 2025-2026 Application

Description of Duties

Phi Lambda Sigma is looking for highly interested candidates to lead our Society in tangible ways that will advance the work of the committees, the organization, and our profession.

The Society has a wonderful think tank of persons with great ideas for our Society and our profession. In addition to the continued development of innovative ideas, we are looking for persons of action to help turn these ideas into reality.

In an effort to allow our members more opportunities to serve on the international level, we are opening a formal application process for the appointed role of Parliamentarian.

The Parliamentarian position is a 2-year term. Responsibilities include:

– Serve as the Chairperson of the Bylaws Committee, leading monthly meetings

– Work in conjunction with the Speaker of the House to operate the PLS House of Delegates

– Attend and report monthly at Board of Directors meetings

– Remain in close email communication with PLS staff and the rest of the BoD (i.e., emails checked daily)

Required qualification:

– Professional Member of Phi Lambda Sigma

Desired qualifications:

– Committee leadership and/or nonprofit Board of Directors experience (within PLS preferred)

– Experience working in nonprofit operations

– Experience with Robert’s Rules of Order

– Strong written and verbal communication skills

In addition, it is important to note that the Parliamentarian is not eligible to receive Awards that are funded and chosen by PLS Awards Committee, due to an unavoidable conflict of interest.

Application Submissions

Please click the button below to be taken to the application form.

Applications are due April 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.

Please contact Executive Director, Dr. Brandon Jennings (brandon@philambdasigma.org) with any questions related to the application process.

PLS Regional Liaison 2025-2026 Application

Description of Duties

Phi Lambda Sigma is looking for 11 highly motivated candidates to lead our Society Chapter’s in tangible ways that will advance the impact of PLS and our profession.

Regional Liaisons serve as the bridge of communication between the National Board of Directors and local chapters. Regional liaisons streamline vital communication to ensure that chapters are abiding by the bylaws, remaining active by hosting events, and have the support they need to succeed!

The Regional Liaison position is a 1-year term. Responsibilities include:

– Attend one (1) monthly meeting with the Members-at-Large and organize

– Attend at least one (1) monthly meeting with your assigned region’s Chapter Presidents

Application Submissions

This form is for use in expressing interest in running for a Regional Liaison position in Phi Lambda Sigma.

Deadline: Sunday, May 18th, 2025 @ 11:59pm ET.

Please contact Janie Cole (janie@philambdasigma.org) and Christina Kim (christina@philambdasigma.org) with any questions related to the application process.

Meet the Board of Directors Webinar

Want to learn more about the positions from the Board of Directors? Check out the recording of the “2023 Meet The NEC Webinar” that took place via Zoom on March 7, 2023 at 7 PM ET.

Disclaimer: Video from the 2022-2023 Board of Directors; however, the position descriptions are the same for the 2024-2025 Board Year.