The engineering, IT, and scientific (EITS) section council advises the ASA board of directors and staff on sector-specific issues and priorities. The council also develops sector-specific resources for ASA membership on an as-needed basis as well as coordinates professional development and networking opportunities for section members. The engineering, IT, and scientific section serves firms that place engineers, scientists, laboratory technicians, architects, draftsmen, technical writers and illustrators, and other individuals with special skills or training in technical fields involving math or science; consultants, analysts, programmers, designers, installers, and other occupations involving computer sciences or communications technology.
Goals & Priorities
The engineering, IT, and scientific section council will explore resources, education, and networking opportunities around the most pressing issues and trends in the engineering, IT, and scientific staffing sector. Council members will:
- Attend bi-monthly council virtual meetings
- Participate in periodic working group calls
- Contribute to at least two sector-specific educational webinars
- Collaborate on the EITS session for Staffing World
- Help produce and facilitate bi-monthly networking calls
- Review, develop, and refresh EITS staffing resources
- Post and engage monthly on the EITS ASA Central Community
Ideal Volunteer
Members should have at least 3 years of engineering, IT, and scientific staffing experience to qualify as section council volunteers.
Time Commitment
The time commitment for ASA section council members is 15-20 hours per year. Members are required to attend at least 75% of section council calls.