Volunteer Leadership: Nominations Process 

ICSC has 22 Marketplace Councils across North America. These Councils are led by ICSC staff and the appointed volunteer leaders from within these markets. The Marketplace Council volunteer leaders assist the ICSC community with specific defined missions for each role. ICSC staff and the appointed Marketplace Council Director will review each application.

For detail descriptions of each role, please review here. 

For a review of the Marketplace Council geographic boundaries and current Marketplace Council Directors, please review here.  

Qualifications and Term  

• When applicable, previously served in a volunteer role within the marketplace or for an event 

• Ability and willingness to reach out to personal and professional networks to promote ICSC programs 

• Maintain active membership with ICSC 

• Serve a one (1) year renewable term which can be renewed two additional times for a total maximum term of three (3) years 

• Some roles in certain markets may have multiple chairs of the same kind. And some roles may not be filled 

Timing 

Nominations and self-nominations open on September 2nd.  Please click here to complete the application

Volunteer Role Overview

Membership Chair 

Engage, recruit, and retain ICSC members within the Marketplace area through the promotion of ICSC programs, resources, and benefits and peer-to-peer recruitment strategies. Depending on the composition of each Marketplace, Marketplace Councils may have multiple Membership Chairs. This position reports to the Marketplace Council Director and works in close collaboration with the ICSC team.

Next Generation Chair

Establish an overall strategy to create a strong Next Generation community within the Marketplace by promoting the benefits of ICSC membership and participation.  Will serve as a leader and contact for ICSC members under 40. Depending on the composition of each marketplace, some Marketplace Councils may have multiple Next Generation Chairs. This position reports to the Marketplace Council Director and works in close collaboration with the ICSC team.

Government Relations (GR) Chair

Identify emerging legislative/regulatory issues that impact the Marketplaces industry and promote and support strategic priorities for legislative and political activities within the Marketplace and/or respective state. Marketplace Councils may have multiple GR Chairs as each state within a Marketplace should ideally have a separate Chair. This position reports to the Marketplace Council Director and works in close collaboration with the ICSC GPP team.

Community Advancement Chair  

Serve as the Marketplace Council representative for public/private sector collaboration. Develop content and key contacts for local programs and/or sessions presented at regional events. Depending on the composition of each marketplace, some Marketplace Councils may have multiple Community Advancement Chairs. This position reports to the Marketplace Council Director and works in close collaboration with the ICSC team.

Talent Development Chair

Promote ICSC Foundation programs and resources within the Marketplace which are aimed at developing and engaging a pipeline of bright, ambitious, and diverse students to enter the industry. Broaden ICSC’s relationships with area Universities and assist in organizing targeted local events for students.  This position reports to the Marketplace Council Director and works in close collaboration with the ICSC Foundation team.