About the SYPG Council

The SYPG welcomes all young professionals and students in their 20’s and provides the opportunity for young professionals to form valuable connections, develop the essential skills and contacts vital to succeed in their careers.

Our activities bring together a wide range of young professionals in a relaxed setting, often with a guest speaker who is an inspirational young person doing great things with their career.

 The SYPG Council is a volunteer committee of young professionals who design, guide and run the SYPG’s program of activities. The Council runs several events each year within a strategic plan, plus social events and on occasion, represents Schmooze at other young professional group events.

The Council is comprised of up to eight Councillors plus several interns who work on short term projects throughout the year. Each Councillor serves for a six month term in which time they gain great experience in event management, marketing and communication, meet lots of new contacts and enhance their professional profile.

The SYPG Council is led by the SYPG Chair and Deputy Chair who are appointed by Schmooze’s founder Phillip Jones and serve for a minimum of 12 months, who lead the Council, coordinate the Council's work and productivity, host the SYPG events, and represent Schmooze at external events on occasion.

The SYPG Council aims to:

• Ensure as many people attending SYPG events as possible
• Grow the number of facebook friends and Schmooze e-news subscribers database
• Develop good working relationships with several young professional groups in the region for cross promotion purposes
• Maintain a high profile and recognition for the SYPG for its professionalism, quality of event and innovation
• Ensure the professional delivery of our publicity, and quality of events within a personalised and welcoming atmosphere.

SYPG Council Role

• Develop and run the SYPG program and events as part of team
• Proactively promote the SYPG events through their own networks, social media and other young professional groups
• Promote the SYPG to potential new members
• Foster working relationships with other young groups in the region
• Represent the SYPG at external events
• Assist at other Schmooze events on a volunteer for additional experience

Council Member Obligations

• Attend monthly Council meetings and participate in reviews and updates on Council work, and development of future events and promotion
• Undertake a minimum of one hour per week in promoting the SYPG and/or its events
• Attend and assist with the running of SYPG events
• Contribute to the SYPG’s facebook at least fortnightly and generate twitter social media content
• The term of service for a Councillor is six months.
• Participation can be terminated by either party with one month’s notice.

Participation Benefits

• All those serving on the SYPG Council receives a complimentary six month Young Professional membership package of Schmooze (value $225) . Please note, if not a member already they must join and then receive a six months credit.
• Enhanced professional profile on the Who’s Who page of the website and the e-news
• Professional opportunities through Schmooze including opportunities for mentoring and professional development
• Councillors also have the opportunity to participate in Councillor-only training sessions
• Relevant work experience and industry contacts
• Lots of fun and new friends!

Experience and Qualities of a SYPG Councillor

• You enjoy meeting new people and aren’t afraid to break the ice
• You are self motivated and looking for a project to channel your energy into
• You are able to commit at least an hour a week to promoting SYPG
• You think networking can help you meet your career goals
• You are organised and think outside to box
• You are professional and well presented

How to Apply

• You can apply at anytime.
• Send us a short resume with your work and academic experience plus a covering email outlining why you want to join and what sort of experience you are looking for and can assist with.
• We’ll then arrange a time to meet and get acquainted and answer any questions you may have.
• All being well, new Councillors sign a agreement committing themselves to the obligations and goals outlined above,
• Email us at: info@schmooze.net.au

Contact

Casey Hamilton, SYPG Chair via email

Meet the Team

You can read information about some of the other Council members here and read an interview of Casey, the SYPG Council Chair here.

Comments from SYPG Council Chair

The thing that I have enjoyed most about my time on the SYPG Council is definitely working with the rest of the SYPG team! We have collected a bunch of wonderful, confident, intelligent and fun young minds and have formed a team that enjoys the work we do and each other. I look forward to our brain storming sessions and events and I feel very privileged to have met these councillors through Schmooze as I might not have met them otherwise and they have become my closest friends.

The people that I have met through Schmooze and the projects we have embarked on together have taken my career on a path I never expected…and I LOVE it!

There is so much opportunity in Canberra and Schmooze allows you to tap into what is out there and connects you with the people who can help you make it happen!

I think I have benefited greatly from Schmooze’s reputation for running exciting events professionally as it has resulted in me being asked to organise events for Schmooze members. I have also met many mentors who have provided me with priceless industry contacts and career advice. My involvement in Schmooze has also demonstrated to potential employers my involvement in the community and has helped get the edge on other Gen Y’s competing for jobs!  Casey Hamilton