Want to make the most of your IIDA membership? Join one the many IIDA New England Committees today! Extend your professional network, enhance your leadership skills, and take advantage of numerous opportunities for professional development . . .all while having a great time in support of the interior design industry!

*NOTE: Membership with IIDA is required in order to serve on a committee, for insurance purposes. Not yet a member? Join today by visiting IIDA Headquarter's website, or call them at 888-799-4432.

Here is a list of committees that currently have openings! Click on each to be taken directly to the listing.


Advocacy Committee

The IIDA NE Advocacy Committee is committed to advancing the profession of Interior Design through leadership, education and action. The reach of the Advocacy Committee is beyond pushing the legislation to recognize our profession within the state of Massachusetts and greater New England. The team is focused on bringing together all of the peers within our industry to understand more clearly what Interior Designers do in order to create a broad network of support and accountability. Additionally, the Committee works with other Committees within IIDA NE to expand the reach of our profession to young students and professionals who may join us in our exciting field. 

The Advocacy Committee is looking for a few motivated individuals to join the team to contribute to a variety of tasks all focused around the advancement of the Interior Design Profession. Responsibilities may include building a database of constituent support for our legislation, working with the Student Affairs Committee to educate K-12 students about our industry, building a network of allies within the industry to support our profession, as well as other legislative endeavors that come up as our bills make their way through the MA House and Senate.

Please email your interest to Krista Easterly at [email protected]


Communications Committee

Be a part of the committee that is the hub of IIDA New England! We have the opportunity to work with all of IIDA NE's committees to communicate our mission, industry news, and event information across the appropriate mediums. The larger Communications Committee has designated sub-committees with specific focuses, so whether your interest is in writing, analytics, web development, social media, graphic design, or marketing campaigns...we have a spot for you!

Podcast Promoter (1 opening)

  • Create graphics for website + social + sub logo
  • Copy for show notes – template, link to website
  • Copy for website + social media + any additional template
  • Share go live information with other communications teams
  • Follow calendar deadlines and check with team to ensure content is delivered on time

Please email your interest to Rachel Lodi at [email protected]


Design Leaders Network Committee

Do you know what is top of mind for firm design leaders? Do you like to explore hot topics in design, workplace culture and leadership? Are you curious and a good researcher? Join the Design Leaders Network (DLN) Committee and help curate programming for Design Leaders in the NE design community. DLN puts on 4 events per year with relevant topics of discussion for design leaders.

Rhode Island Contact List Manager (1 opening)

  • Update and manage RI contacts in DLN database 
  • Reach out to RI based contacts about specific events (4 events per year)
  • Provide additional details on RI contacts to target invites 
  • Coordinate contacts with other Contact List Managers 
  • Ideal candidate will have knowledge of RI design firms/community

Please email your interest to Meaghan Kennedy at [email protected]


Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Across all IIDA NE platforms, the EDI Committee is committed to advocating for the promotion and celebration of contributions by design professionals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, disability and socio-economic status. Our efforts will serve as a foundation for IIDA NE to support current members, expand membership to new individuals, and interact with diverse vendors outside the organization. We advocate for listening and learning to promote the transformation of our industry as a whole.

Co-Chair of Events

  • Manages the overall calendar for the committee, guides planning and purpose for internal events, leads collaboration efforts for broader IIDA NE events

Hartford City Center Liaison (1 opening)

  • Main point of contact between the EDI committee and the IIDA NE Board of Directors VP and/or the IIDA NE Committee that they are assigned. They create a seamless communication between parties. The Liaison is responsible for attending one meeting of their assigned VP or committee per quarter or as needed. The Liaison should and touch base with that point person once a month and communicate questions or concerns to the EDI co-chairs as needed.
  • Creates synergy between City Center Committee and EDI Committee

Events Liaison (1 opening)

  • Main point of contact between the EDI committee and the IIDA NE Board of Directors VP and/or the IIDA NE Committee that they are assigned. They create a seamless communication between parties. The Liaison is responsible for attending one meeting of their assigned VP or committee per quarter or as needed. The Liaison should and touch base with that point person once a month and communicate questions or concerns to the EDI co-chairs as needed.

Design Leaders Network Liaison (1 opening)

  • Main point of contact between the EDI committee and the IIDA NE Board of Directors VP and/or the IIDA NE Committee that they are assigned. They create a seamless communication between parties. The Liaison is responsible for attending one meeting of their assigned VP or committee per quarter or as needed. The Liaison should and touch base with that point person once a month and communicate questions or concerns to the EDI co-chairs as needed.

Membership Liaison (1 opening)

  • Main point of contact between the EDI committee and the IIDA NE Board of Directors VP and/or the IIDA NE Committee that they are assigned. They create a seamless communication between parties. The Liaison is responsible for attending one meeting of their assigned VP or committee per quarter or as needed. The Liaison should and touch base with that point person once a month and communicate questions or concerns to the EDI co-chairs as needed.

Philanthropy Liaison (2 openings)

  • Main point of contact between the EDI committee and the IIDA NE Board of Directors VP and/or the IIDA NE Committee that they are assigned. They create a seamless communication between parties. The Liaison is responsible for attending one meeting of their assigned VP or committee per quarter or as needed. The Liaison should and touch base with that point person once a month and communicate questions or concerns to the EDI co-chairs as needed.

Advocacy Liaison (1 opening)

  • Main point of contact between the EDI committee and the IIDA NE Board of Directors VP and/or the IIDA NE Committee that they are assigned. They create a seamless communication between parties. The Liaison is responsible for attending one meeting of their assigned VP or committee per quarter or as needed. The Liaison should and touch base with that point person once a month and communicate questions or concerns to the EDI co-chairs as needed.

Two committee meetings a month to give flexibility, one hybrid, and one virtual. Please email your interest to Robina Shepherd ([email protected]).


Hartford City Center Committee

Be part of a close-knit design community actively promoting and supporting the practice of interior design in Connecticut. The Hartford City Center (HCC) Committee organizes and develops a full range of amazing events and programs for CT-based designers and IIDA industry members, giving committee members opportunities to contribute to the city center’s growth and build their professional network in many ways. We are looking for IIDA members that ideally work or live in CT and share a passion for elevating interior design in the Constitution State.

Communications Liaison (1 opening)

  • Is the direct contact for both the Communications Committee and Staff regarding both the creation as well as the promotion of the event/program.
  • Works with their committee to obtain the necessary graphics for the event/program as well as all event/program details.

Baggos & Brews/Summer Event Co-Chair (1 opening)

Be a part of the Hartford area's main Summer event! This position entails the coordination and oversight of all event details and logistics including but not limited to venue, catering, schedule, promotion, budget, etc.

Designer Roundtable Co-Chair (1 opening)

Please email your interest to Jessica Schaumburg at [email protected]

Lifelong Leadership Committee

IIDA New England recognizes the need to support our members with professional development opportunities appropriate to their varying levels of experience. Our Lifelong Leadership Programs (LLP) are squarely focused on our chapter's mission to increase the value to our members by supporting continued advancement and development throughout their careers.

LLP Admin / Communications Liaison (1 opening)

  • Responsible for submitting/overseeing forms submitted to staff  for website updates, email campaigns and social media coordination for the LLP programs. 
  • Work with ELN and LEAD co-chairs to:
    •  Submitting check requests for any program expenses 
    • Coordinate in person meetings (location and food) and end of year celebrations (approximately 8 events total- 4 per program) 
  • Create graphics for leader applications, leader spotlights, Emerging Experience series and quarterly DLN events and more. 

Please email your interest to Kara Hanson at [email protected]


Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development Committee plays a critical role in the overall chapter and is the hub for a large portion of member and community offerings. At IIDA NE, we pride ourselves in our professional development offerings and they are our highest attended events with the exception of our Chapter Events! We're also excited to announce several new initiatives and positions. Check them out!

On the Job Skills Development (2 openings) - NEW!

  • Our On the Job Skills Development workshops will allow our community members to use their crafts to create opportunities within their current job where they can shine and be more productive!
  • These positions will be responsible for curating and managing the execution of these new training programs to the design community.

Real Estate & Design (2 openings) - NEW!

  • This new initiative will focus on creating resources for small business owners.

Marketing & Business Development (2 openings) - NEW!

  • This team will work on preparing our community with marketing skills, technology exposure and recent topics in the marketing and business development discipline for the wide range of career options existing within the profession. The topics hosted will provide our members with a base for their career development in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Great opportunity for our Industry members!

Career Resource Network Lead (1 opening) - NEW!

  • Be the ultimate connection for job seekers and hiring managers! Enhance our Career Resources offerings, connect candidates with possible openings and much more!

Communications Liaison (1 opening)

  • Be the point contact for all things communications for the Professional Development Committee! 
  • Work directly with the Chapter Admin and Communications Committee to publish and promote all Committee events and initiatives.

Creative Event Lead (1 opening)

Please email your interest to Annie Tudryn at [email protected]