Volunteer Opportunities

The Arkansas SHRM State Council has the following positions open.

For more information, contact Arkansas SHRM State Director, Kelly DeStefano, SPHR, at 501-821-5500 x 217 or .

Chapter Development Director

Identifies and assists in the development of new SHRM professional chapters through the affiliation of existing human resource organizations and other interested human resource groups. Evaluates community’s needs for local SHRM chapters affiliation based on SHRM At-Large membership population.

This is a two year term. Position is currently vacant.

Workforce Readiness Director

Monitors and evaluates on a continuing basis state and local activities concerning workforce readiness issues, and works with chapter workforce readiness advocates to plan and encourage chapter involvement and activities impacting the workforce readiness arena.  Presents a report or update to the state council director and members on workforce readiness developments, issues, and/or initiatives.

This is a two year term. Position is currently vacant.

2013 ELLA Conference Chair

Serves as a member of the state council responsible for managing all activities related to running the annual ELLA conference.

This position is ideally a member of a previous year's ELLA committee. This is a one year term.

2014 State Conference Committee Members

Serves as a member of the state conference committee responsible for activities related to running the Annual Arkansas SHRM HR Conference and Expo. Conference will be April 9-11 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.

This is a one year term.

College Relations Director

Serves as an appointed member of the state council with responsibility to assist and promote student chapter activities within the state. Works closely with SHRM’s Student Program Manager in carrying out these responsibilities. Communicates state and SHRM goals and policies relative to student chapters and student membership to the chapters in the state.