Position Overview

San Diego HR Forum is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and experienced Co-Director of Programs to join our volunteer Board of Directors. In this leadership role, you will help drive the professional development of our membership by identifying, coordinating, and managing engaging and relevant speakers for our monthly events.

You’ll work closely with your fellow Co-Director of Programs, other Board members, and key stakeholders to create a dynamic and high-quality programming calendar that reflects the interests and needs of San Diego’s HR community.

The ideal candidate is proactive, passionate about professional growth, has strong networking skills, and stays current on trends and best practices in human resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Co-Director of Programs to develop a compelling and diverse monthly programming schedule.

• Identify, recruit, and manage speakers on relevant HR topics that resonate with our members.

• Coordinate speaker logistics and communications to ensure a seamless experience before, during, and after events.

• Create and manage event agendas, timelines, and content outlines to ensure strong, impactful programming.

• Partner with the marketing team to promote speakers and their topics via email, social media, and the SDHR Forum website.

• Oversee the preparation of speaker materials and ensure presentations are aligned with audience expectations.

• Serve as a liaison between speakers, the SDHR Forum Board, and members to ensure events run smoothly.

• Assist with on-site event execution, including setup, speaker support, and troubleshooting as needed.

• Collect post-event feedback from attendees and speakers to guide future programming decisions.

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the selection of topics and speakers.

• Attend and support monthly events, building relationships with speakers and attendees.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning, content curation, or HR-related programming.

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills; comfortable engaging with senior professionals and industry leaders.

• Excellent organization and project management skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across committees and leadership roles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Passion for HR, professional development, and community building.

• Willingness to volunteer time and talent as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in HR, learning & development, or event management.

• Experience working directly with guest speakers and managing program content.

• Familiarity with current HR trends and the San Diego HR community.

Why Join Us?

As Co-Director of Programs, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the educational experience of our membership and directly contribute to the professional growth of San Diego’s HR community. You’ll build relationships with top HR thought leaders and grow your own professional network, all while being part of a passionate, collaborative leadership team.

This is a meaningful opportunity to give back, elevate your visibility within the HR space, and help deliver exceptional programming that drives connection and growth.

Time Commitment: Monthly events, plus speaker coordination and planning support throughout the year.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and brief cover letter detailing relevant experience to info@sdhrforum.com.