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HSC is Seeking Committee Members

Help Guide the Work of Your Association

Want to get more involved? Join a committee! Whether you’re interested in events, policy, or how we can better meet your program’s needs, we’ve got the committee for you!  

We are seeking talented Head Start staff from all program areas to join a variety of committees for the 2024 – 2025 school year. As a committee member, you’ll get an inside look at how HSC supports your program, help guide the work we do, and boost your career. The time commitment varies by committee, with the policy and event committees being the most intensive and audit committee the least.  

Read on to learn more about each committee. When you’re ready, apply here. Please allow up to four weeks for your application to be reviewed. We strive to match volunteers with the committees they are most interested in, but due to committee size constraints in rare cases, we may not be able to match a volunteer with a committee.  

Annual Conference Committee 

• Duties: Supports staff in planning the annual parent and family engagement and education conferences, including determining themes, tracks, workshop topics, and speakers. 
• Preferred Members: Program directors; family engagement staff; education staff 
• Meetings: 3-4 virtual meetings between August and February  

Audit Committee 

• Duties: Recommend selection of auditors, receive annual audit reports, and report findings to the Board. 
• Preferred Members: Program directors; finance directors 
• Meetings: 2-3 virtual meetings per year 

Finance Committee 

• Duties: Oversight, advice, and analysis of the Association's finances. 
• Preferred Members: Program directors; finance staff  
• Meetings: Quarterly virtual meetings in the 3rd or 4th week of the first month of the quarter  

Governance Committee 

• Duties: Supports the health and functioning of the Board and ensures that the Association complies with regulatory requirements.  
• Preferred Members: Program directors; management staff with governance expertise  
• Meetings: Every other month, virtual  

Health Institute Committee 

• Duties: Supports staff in planning the annual health institute, including determining themes, tracks, workshop topics, and speakers. 
• Preferred Members: Program directors; health staff 
• Meetings: 3-4 virtual meetings between June and November  

Managers and Directors Institute Committee

• Duties: Supports staff in planning the annual managers and directors institute, including determining themes, tracks, workshop topics and speakers.
• Preferred Members: Program directors; management staff 
• Meetings: 3-4 virtual meetings between November and May  

Membership Committee 

• Duties: Responsible for developing new and innovative ways to retain and attract members and meet members' needs. 
• Preferred Members: All Head Start staff 
• Meetings: Quarterly, virtual  

Public Policy Committee 

• Duties: Develop policy and advise HSC in matters related to government relations, public policy, and legislation.  
• Preferred Members: Program directors; legislative and advocacy staff  
• Meetings: Monthly, virtual