Are you an looking to volunteer with the Association? There are a variety of levels and roles to get involved with NACA.
Review position descriptions here.
National Teams
National & Advisory Positions Timeline
All National Position Timeline*
| App Opens | App Closes | Term Start | Term End | Term Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinator/Chair/ Facilitator |
Feb. 1 | Feb. 28 | May 1 | Apr. 30 | 2 years |
| General Member/Assistant Coordinator | Feb. 1 | Mar. 31 | May 1 | Apr. 30 |
1-2 years |
*Timeline is subject to change.
Open Now
Unless otherwise noted, roles close Mar. 31
- Associate Advisory Group (AAG)
- Facilitator
- General Member
- Awards Committee
- General Member
- Cohort Facilitator
- Student Organizations Cohort
- Student Government Cohort
- Community Colleges Cohort
- Graduate Students Cohort
- NACA Live Team
- General Member
- National Showcase Selection Team
- Coordinator
- Assistant Coordinator
- National Business Connections Team
- Assistant Coordinator
- National Volunteer Development Team
- Assistant Coordinator
- Diversity Project Group
- General Member
Regional Leadership Teams
Regional Positions Timeline
Regional Team Timeline*
| Position | App Opens | App Closes | Term Start | Term End | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Nov. 1 | Dec. 1 | May 1 | Apr. 30 | 2 years |
| Vol. Dev. Team Lead | Jan. 1 | Jan. 31 | May 1 | Apr. 30 | 1 year |
| Other Team Leads | Feb. 1 | Feb. 28 | May 1 | Apr. 30 | 1 year |
| Coordinators | Feb. 1 | Mar. 31 | May 1 | Apr. 30 | 9 months |
*Timeline is subject to change and dependent upon applications. Ex. Coordinator positions will not open if Team Lead is not in place.
Open Now
Unless otherwise noted, roles close Mar. 31
- Volunteer Development & Experience Lead
- Northeast
- Mid America
- South
- West
- Communications, Education & Inclusion, Membership, or Events Lead
- Northeast
- Mid America
- South
- West
- Event, Education & Inclusion Programs, Recruitment & Recognition, or Foundation Fundraising Coordinator
- Northeast
- Mid America
- South
- West
- Student Event Team* Undergraduate Student Opportunity
- Northeast
- Mid America
- South
- West
- Chair (Closing Apr. 30)
- Mid Atlantic
- Central
- Northern Plains
Conference Teams
Conference Team Application & Term Information
2026 Fall Conferences (Winston-Salem, Hartford, & Santa Clara)
| Position | App Opens | App Closes | Term Start | Term End | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jan. 1 | Feb. 28 | May 1 | End of Conference | ~7 months |
| Leads & Team Members | Jan. 1 | Mar. 31 | May 1 | End of Conference | ~7 months |
2027 Spring Conference (St. Paul)
| Position | App Opens | App Closes | Term Start | Term End | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | July. 1 | Aug. 30 | Oct. 1 | End of Conference | ~7 months |
| Leads & Team Members | July. 1 | Sept. 1 | Oct. 1 | End of Conference | ~7 months |
Open Now
Unless otherwise noted, roles close Mar. 31
- Chair
- NACA Winston-Salem (NC) - Oct. 8-10, 2026
- Team Lead (Communication, Education, Hospitality)
- NACA Winston-Salem (NC) - Oct. 8-10, 2026
- NACA Hartford (CT) - Nov. 5-7, 2026
- NACA Santa Clara (CA) - Nov. 12-14, 2026
- Team Members (Education, Hospitality)
- NACA Winston-Salem (NC) - Oct. 8-10, 2026
- NACA Hartford (CT) - Nov. 5-7, 2026
- NACA Santa Clara (CA) - Nov. 12-14, 2026
- Student Opportunities
- NACA Winston-Salem (NC) - Oct. 8-10, 2026
- NACA Hartford (CT) - Nov. 5-7, 2026
- NACA Santa Clara (CA) - Nov. 12-14, 2026
Institute Facilitators
Institute Facilitator Timeline
2026 Summer Institutes
| Position | App Opens | App Closes | Term Start | Term End | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Group Facilitator | Jan. 20 | Feb. 27 | Beginning of Institute | End of Institute | 5 Days |
Institute Facilitator applications are closed for 2026.
Scholarly Opportunities
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