2024-2026 Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC) Application

Young professionals play a key role for the future of the organization and profession. This member segment is a growing group of current and future SOA leaders, as well as leaders within the actuarial profession. It is important that SOA develop a better understanding of the needs and wants of its Young Professional members. It is also important that the SOA provide programs and services that young professional members are seeking and will continue to drive the profession’s relevancy and expertise. 
 
The Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC) will provide input on SOA programs, services and specific communication delivery approaches that will increase engagement of young professionals. (For the purpose of this council, young professionals are SOA members within 10 years of receiving their ASA credential.) 

This is a two-year term that runs from November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2026 

The SOA is seeking young professional members (SOA members within 10 years of receiving their ASA credential) to serve on the Young Professional Advisory Council. 
 
The responsibilities of this volunteer role include: 
-Provide feedback and recommendations on SOA programs, services and communications 

-Host minimum one podcast to support the YPAC Podcast Series 
-Learn what other organizations and associations are doing to engage young professionals 
-Learn what employers are doing to engage young professionals and what employers are looking for from SOA regarding this member segment 
-Provide input and develop strategies and tactics designed to encourage and increase engagement of young professionals with SOA and other members 
-Provide input on trends you are witnessing within this group and how these trends may impact SOA 
-Recommend potential micro-volunteer opportunities for other SOA young professionals 
-Assist in developing and launching existing engagement tactics such as contests and networking events.  

- Assist in brainstorming and support of the professional development programming geared towards young professionals, such as the YPAC webcast series.  
-Identify additional ways to encourage young professionals to develop their leadership skills 
 
Please attach a CV or resume. An interview may be required. 

This two-year volunteer role involves monthly one-hour council meetings, with an additional annual commitment of 8-12 hours for council projects or initiatives beyond these meetings. YPAC members may also have the chance to attend a face-to-face meeting, should one be available. 

Leadership Opportunities: For those interested in a more active role, the following positions are available: 

- Chair of the Young Professional Advisory Council 

-Vice-Chair of the Young Professional Advisory Council 

These positions entail an increased time commitment of 3-6 hours per year.  

Offering a unique opportunity to lead and shape the council's direction, enhancing the engagement and development of young professionals within the SOA.