The Community Outreach Chair seeks out volunteer opportunities for YMF members to give back to the local community. They organize a range of events, including local service projects and food bank drives, with a focus on planning activities like volunteering at Second Harvest. This role helps connect members with meaningful ways to support and engage with the community.

The Engineers Week Chair leads the planning and coordination of events celebrating Engineers Week, a time to recognize and promote the engineering profession. This role involves organizing activities that engage members, students, and the community, such as workshops, networking events, competitions, and outreach programs. The Chair works closely with board members, local organizations, and sponsors to ensure a successful and impactful Engineers Week that raises awareness about engineering and inspires future engineers.

The Government Relations Chair stays informed on legislation affecting the civil engineering community and represents the San Jose YMF at Region 9’s monthly Government Relations meetings. They provide regular updates to the YMF during meetings to keep members informed. Additionally, they attend important annual events such as the DC Fly-in in March and the California Drive-in in the summer to advocate for the profession and connect with policymakers.

The Internal Relations Chair focuses on strengthening the YMF board by organizing social and team-building events, like mini golf, happy hours, Friendsgiving dinners, and escape rooms. Their main event is the Officer Retreat, held near the end of the ASCE year to celebrate the board’s accomplishments. They also highlight members’ achievements and help manage nominations for SF and San Jose section awards.

The K-12 Outreach Chair coordinates events and activities that promote STEM careers, especially civil engineering, to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This role focuses on organizing hands-on STEM activities and tabling events at local schools to inspire and educate young students about the profession. The Chair builds partnerships with area schools and educators to create meaningful outreach opportunities.

The Member at Large serves as a versatile and active member of the YMF board, providing support wherever it’s needed. They help with special projects, assist other officers and committees, and bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the team. This role is important for ensuring smooth operations and helping the group stay flexible and responsive to members’ needs. Members at Large often take on unique tasks or initiatives that don’t fall under other specific roles.

The Professional Development Chair plans and organizes activities that help members grow their skills and careers. They create networking opportunities and coordinate events such as info sessions, field trips, lunch & learns, and PE/FE courses. This chair is the main point of contact for new speakers and works to build relationships with companies and professionals to bring valuable learning experiences to the YMF community.

The Social Events Chair is responsible for planning and organizing social events that help build community within the San Jose YMF. Their goal is to host at least one social event each month and coordinate regularly with other board members, the San Jose Branch, and ASCE student chapters to avoid scheduling conflicts. They attend monthly board meetings and work closely with the team to ensure events are well-timed, engaging, and aligned with YMF goals.

The Social Media Chair manages the YMF’s presence on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Discord to keep members connected and informed. They create and share event announcements, reminders, and recaps across all platforms to promote activities and celebrate achievements. This role involves working closely with committees to develop engaging content, growing the YMF’s online audience, and maintaining a consistent, professional, and friendly voice that represents the organization’s mission.

The Student Chapters Liaison connects the YMF with local civil engineering students by staying updated on their events and sharing YMF opportunities with them. They regularly meet with the President and student reps to advise on event planning, such as lunch & learns, and help organize key activities like Q&A panels, networking events, and resume workshops. They also build rapport with students through fun activities—like friendly beer pong contests—to foster strong relationships and engagement.

The Webmaster manages and updates the San Jose YMF website to keep information current and accurate. Weekly duties include monitoring notifications about new or shared events and updating website content as needed. They attend monthly board meetings and, on a quarterly or annual basis, review the website design for possible upgrades, manage the hosting subscription, and update officer biographies and photos to ensure the site stays fresh and professional.