Get Involved!
ASHRAE offers volunteer opportunities for professional development and positions on the board.
At the Chapter level, there are committees you can join that have minimal commitment to get your feet wet.
For more involvement, you can become a Committee Chair and/or an Officer Positions.
If you are interested in getting involved in the leadership of ASHRAE Jacksonville Chapter, please Contact Us.
During the spring, we will have nominations for officer, chair, and committee positions.
For more information: ashraejax.com/vote
The opportunities for volunteers looking to hold Officer, Committee Chair or Committee Member positions in the Jacksonville Chapter are in the following areas:
Click Here to see current members serving in leadership positions.
Officer Positions: Candidates are nominated and voted in by the membership in the Spring*.
*Chapter President - This is the only officer position that is not directly elected, since the President-Elect becomes the President.
President-Elect (becomes Chapter President, so this is a two-year commitment to allow for planning)
Vice-President - Learns and helps to execute the President's directives
Treasurer - Learns and manages the finances of the organization
Secretary - Learns and manages the structure of the organization
Committee Chair & Member Positions are appointed by the officers
Research Promotion Committee – Develop and assist with programs that will help to encourage financial commitments for ASHRAE Research Initiatives.
Chapter Technology Transfer Committee - Primarily role is finding speakers for our monthly meetings that engage the membership. Officially, they provide efficient and effective transfer of current and relevant information throughout the HVAC&R industry to and from the Jacksonville chapter, mainly in the form of chapter meetings.
Communications Committee – Help reach our members through newsletter, website, and social media.
Website Host - Keep everyone informed by updating and making the website relevant
Young Engineers in ASHRAE Committee - Engage and provide events geared towards the YEA members age 35 and younger and other members that are still young at heart.
Student Activities Committee – Help promote and encourage students to join the HVAC&R / ASHRAE industry at higher education learning facilities and K-12 schools.
Membership Promotion Committee – Work to recruit new members and enrich the current membership’s involvement.
Government Affairs Committee – Help notify the membership about our governing bodies on ASHRAE related topics.
Refrigeration Committee - Bring relevant refrigeration content to the membership
Chapter Historian - Build and Document the rich history of our organization.
(Typically this position is held by the past-president of the chapter.)
Sustainability Committee - Engage with content that is related to a sustainable built environment.
Other Opportunities to Volunteer
Guest Speaker - Share your expertise and knowledge on technical topics for our monthly meetings.
Sponsorship Opportunities - Sponsor students to attend our activities and events and/or sponsor, promote, attend events and much more…
Please submit your name and a message to our Contact Page to volunteer and get involved!