We are accepting applications for open positions on the Online Writing Center Association (OWCA) Executive Board. We invite anyone interested in online writing centers and/or online writing tutoring to apply.

Serving on the OWCA Board is a great opportunity to develop administrative skills while giving back to the writing center community. All new Board members receive mentoring and support.

Click here to apply by March 30, 2026. Applications require a written (150-200 words) or video (one minute) statement.

Open Positions

You and/or your staff can apply for any of the following open positions:

• Assistant Secretary
• Accessibility Co-Chair
• Virtual Events Co-Chair
• Website coordinators (2)

Position Descriptions

Learn more about our open positions below. See the bylaws for additional information.

Assistant Secretary 

The Assistant Secretary will serve for 1 year and become Secretary at the end of the previous Secretary’s term. The Assistant Secretary will be a voting member of the Executive Board, with the following duties:

1. Assist the Secretary with fulfilling their duties
2. Co-chair the Mentoring and Resources Committee
3. Coordinate with the Secretary on the tasks and deadlines of the Mentoring and Resources Committee
4. Serve in place of the Secretary in their absence
5. Succeed the Secretary upon end of term or vacancy

Accessibility Co-Chair

The Accessibility Co-Chair will serve for 1 year and become Accessibility Chair at the end of the previous Accessibility Chair’s term. The Accessibility Co-Chair will be a voting member of the Executive Board, with the following duties:

1. Assist the Accessibility Chair with fulfilling their duties
2. Co-chair the Accessibility Committee
3. Coordinate with the Accessibility Chair on the tasks and deadlines of the Accessibility Committee
4. Serve in place of the Accessibility Chair in their absence
5. Succeed the Accessibility Chair upon end of term or vacancy

Virtual Events Co-Chair

The Virtual Events Co-Chair will serve for 1 year and become Virtual Events Chair at the end of the previous Virtual Event Chair’s term. The Virtual Events Co-Chair will be a voting member of the Executive Board, with the following duties:

1. Assist the Virtual Events Chair with fulfilling their duties
2. Co-chair the Virtual Events Committee
3. Coordinate with the Virtual Events Chair on the tasks and deadlines of the Virtual Events Committee
4. Serve in place of the Virtual Events Chair in their absence
5. Succeed the Virtual Events Chair upon end of term or vacancy

Website Coordinator (Two Positions)

Website Coordinators will serve for 2 years and will be voting members of the Executive Board, with the following duties:

1. Manage and update the OWCA website and membership software on a timely basis
2. Maintain OWCA logos and branding
3. Add and remove administrative access to the OWCA website
4. Make timely updates to website content and navigation, as requested by the Board and committees. 
5. Research website plugins and applications that will offer additional features for Officers and members
6. Work with the Accessibility Committee to make the OWCA website accessible to all users
7. Collaborate and meet with the other Website Coordinator regularly
8. Attend committee meetings when invited
9. Onboard incoming Website Coordinators, including synchronous and asynchronous training materials, conversations, etc.
10. Compile and maintain reports on website statistics

Who Can Apply

Anyone can apply, including students, individuals who are not currently employed at a writing center, and individuals who are not currently OWCA members.

Please note that individuals who are elected must be or become OWCA members to accept the position and serve their terms. We offer low-cost memberships for students, and memberships at no charge for people of color.

How to Apply

Submit your nomination using this form by March 30, 2026, 11:59 pm (ET). Please pass this call along to anyone who might be interested. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged! 

Reach out to OWCA Secretary Madeline Sutton, madeline.sutton@duke.edu, with any questions.