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 July 31.
- Cohort Facilitator
- Student Government Cohort
- Community Colleges Cohort
- Graduate Students Cohort
- Foundation Fundraising Committee General Member
- Scholarship Selection (Rolling deadline)
- General Member
- Diversity Project Group (Rolling deadline)
- 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 July 31
- If you're interested in volunteering with a Regional Leadership Team and don't see a role here, please email Kim Leners at [email protected]
- Chair (Closing July 31)
- Mid Atlantic
- South
- 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 |
*Timeline is subject to change.
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 |
*Timeline is subject to change.
Open Now
Terms begin May 1, however applications will be accepted until July 31.
- 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
Interested in contributing to the growing thought leadership of the Association? Share your knowledge, skills, and experiences by submitting your content!
"Volunteering isn’t about adding more to your plate, it’s about adding meaning to the work you’re already doing. When done intentionally, it fuels your growth, your joy, and your sense of purpose in higher education."
"Volunteering brings together like-minded individuals to set shared goals and see them come to life. The professional development, relationships, and sense of purpose you gain make the experience incredibly rewarding."
"NACA provides you with an opportunity to work with fellow student activities professionals to further grow the field and work with like-minded individuals."