Responsibilities of a Mentor
- Develop and maintain relationships with mentees through frequent contact (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Serve as a positive role model for existing, new, and young professionals
- Set goals with mentee
- Assist in the development of the mentee’s leadership skills
- Promote and educate mentees about CAI-NJ volunteer opportunities
- Must regularly attend CAI-NJ events and programs
- Must meet with a mentee at least four times in one calendar year [in person or virtually]
- Maintain confidentiality with any information shared
- Participate in an evaluation survey
Benefits of Being a Mentor
- Improved interpersonal skills
- Personal fulfillment through contribution to individuals and CAI-NJ
- Satisfaction in helping groom future leaders
- A deeper understanding of association issues and problems
- Builds morale at work and develops management skills
- Enhances the image of CAI-NJ members
Qualifications
- Must be a CAI-NJ member in good standing
- Have at least five (5) years in a supervisor, manager, director, or senior executive role
- Have served on a CAI-NJ Committee or the CAI-NJ Board of Directors
- Evidence of leadership experience in the association industry (i.e., public speaking, program development, volunteer experience)
Disclaimer: Please note that completing this application does not automatically qualify you as a mentor with CAI-NJ. Applications will be reviewed by a committee and determined for eligibility. If you are selected as a mentor, a CAI-NJ team member will contact you.
Applications will remain confidential.
