diff --git a/cncf-marketing-committee-chair.md b/cncf-marketing-committee-chair.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..56372a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/cncf-marketing-committee-chair.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +# CNCF Marketing Committee Chair # + +*Role, as defined in the [CNCF Charter](https://github.com/cncf/foundation/blob/master/charter.md#10-marketing-committee)* + +## Overview ## + +The CNCF Marketing Committee (MC) Chair is a crucial partner to the CNCF marketing team, providing a unique member perspective and enabling other member marketers. +The MC Chair is a member of CNCF and has a strong understanding of the CNCF member programs and can serve as a mentor to other members within the MC, as well as lead the monthly calls. +The ideal MC Chair has a strong marketing background, is collaborative, and has strong public speaking skills. + +## Responsibilities ## + +* Lead and moderate monthly MC meetings with the support of CNCF staff +* Encourage networking and collaboration across the MC +* Meet with new MC members and guide them on how to utilize CNCF resources successfully via office hours +* Have a good understanding of all CNCF member marketing benefits and be able to discuss them with existing members +* Provide guidance and assistance to Subcommittees and other initiatives that emerge from the MC (as needed) + +## Time commitment ## + +Minimum 3 hours a month +* 1 hour MC meeting +* 2 hours of meeting preparation and follow up + +## Term ## + +* The Marketing Committee Chair shall serve a 1 year term. + +## Benefits ## + +* Build your thought leadership in the cloud native community +* Network with other marketing contacts across CNCF members +* Boost your knowledge of open source and the CNCF community +* CNCF Swag Basket +* Free registration to attend either KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America or Europe + +## Past MC Chairs ## + +* 2024: Carla Gaggini +* 2023: Lori Lorusso +* 2022: Carla Gaggini +* 2021: Lexi Nadolski + Kaitlyn Barnard + +## Marketing Committee Chair Election Timeline ## + +* Call for nominations: November 15 +* End of call for nominations: November 26 +* Presentation to MC committee: December 4 +* Voting occurs: December 4-11 +* The election will end on December 11 +* New MC chair makes their debut in January 2025 + +Contact [CNCF Marketing](marketingteam@cncf.io) with questions.