Mentoring Program

MENTORS

MASAE Mentor Role Description

MASAE Mentors serve to support the interest of existing, new and young professional members throughout their careers. Through individual contact, mentors will be a resource and will serve as coaches within a defined period of time agreed upon by mentors and mentees. Mentors will be knowledgeable in their fields and will serve as a guide for members to further advance their work, goals and career interests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with mentees through frequent contact (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Serve as a positive role model for existing, new and young professionals
• Set goals with mentee
• Assist in the development of the mentee’s leadership skills
• Promote and educate mentees about MASAE volunteer opportunities
• Must attend at least one MASAE event (i.e., annual, mid-year, social event)
• Connect mentees with other professionals of interest
• Must meet with a mentee at least four times in one calendar year
• Maintain confidentiality with any information shared
• Participate in an evaluation survey at the end of the mentor/mentee relationship

Qualifications

• Must be an MASAE member in good standing
• Up to 5 years in a Supervisor, Manager, Director or Senior executive role
• Evidence of leadership experience in the association industry (i.e., public speaking, program development, volunteer experience)

Benefits to Mentor

• Improved interpersonal skills
• Personal fulfillment through contribution to individuals and MASAE
• Satisfaction in helping groom future leaders
• Deeper understanding of association issues and problems
• Builds morale at work and develops management skills
• Enhances the image of MASAE members

MENTEES

MASAE Mentee Role Description

MASAE mentees will identify the skills, resources, and advice desired to achieve specific career goals, work-related issues or projects. Through individual contact, mentees will identify gaps in knowledge and build a rapport with a well-matched mentor within a defined period of time agreed upon by mentor and mentee. Mentees will be forthcoming about their needs early in the relationship to help further shape a plan to address areas for growth within their careers and knowledge in the association industry.

Role of the Mentee

As a mentee, you will play different roles during the course of your mentoring relationship. The following are some important roles for you to keep in mind:

Responsibilities

• Identify the skills, knowledge that you want to achieve and communicate them to your mentor
• Develop and maintain an action plan and work with your mentor to set up goals, developmental activities, and time frames
• Bring up new topics that are important to you at any point and give feedback to your mentor
• Work with your mentor to seek resources for learning; identify people and information that might be helpful
• Look for opportunities to give back to your mentor; share any information that you think might be valuable
• Develop and maintain relationships with mentors through frequent contact (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Serve as a positive role model for existing, new and young professionals
• Inquire about open MASAE volunteer opportunities
• Must attend at least one MASAE event (i.e., annual, mid-year, social)
• Must meet with a mentor at least four times in one calendar year
• Participate in an evaluation survey at the end of the mentor/mentee relationship

Qualifications

• Must be an active MASAE member in good standing

Benefits to Mentee

• Improved leadership and interpersonal skills
• Expansion of a professional networ
• Increased confidence in the workplace
• Develop strategies for dealing with professional issues
• Develop a deeper understanding of association volunteer opportunities