Volunteer with PMI MassBay

 

Open Position

Volunteer Role: Business Development Representative

Volunteer | Remote | Flexible Hours

Role Overview

The Volunteer Business Development Representative (BDR) supports the growth and sustainability of the PMI Massachusetts Bay Chapter by helping identify, engage, and qualify prospective corporate sponsors, partners, and group event buyers.
This role focuses on outbound lead generation and early-stage relationship building, working closely with chapter leadership to expand PMI Mass Bay’s corporate footprint while supporting professional development events, conferences, and year-round programming.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in business development, sales, partnerships, marketing, or leadership while giving back to the project management community.

Key Responsibilities

Outbound Lead Generation

• Research and identify potential corporate sponsors, employers, and partners aligned with PMI Mass Bay’s mission
  
  

• Build and maintain prospect lists (companies, contacts, titles, industries)
  
  

• Support outbound outreach efforts (email, LinkedIn, warm introductions)
  
  

Sponsorship & Group Sales Support

• Assist with corporate sponsorship outreach for chapter programs, events, and the annual Professional Development Conference (PDC)
  
  

• Support outreach to organizations interested in group registrations, team training, or bulk event attendance
  
  

• Help qualify inbound interest and route warm leads to chapter leadership
  
  

Relationship & CRM Support

• Track outreach activity, contacts, and follow-ups in shared tools (e.g., spreadsheets, CRM, or shared documents)
  
  

• Help keep sponsorship pipelines organized and up to date
  
  

• Support follow-up coordination and handoffs to board members or event leads
  
  

Collaboration & Strategy

• Collaborate with the VP of Business Development & Outreach, sponsorship leads, and event teams
  
  

• Provide input on sponsorship targeting, messaging, and value propositions
  
  

• Share feedback on what’s resonating in the market
  
  

Time Commitment

• 2–5 hours per week, flexible and self-directed
  
  

• Increased involvement may be available during major event cycles (e.g., PDC)
  
  

Ideal Volunteer Profile

• Interest in business development, sales, partnerships, or marketing
  
  

• Strong written communication skills
  
  

• Comfortable with light outbound outreach (email / LinkedIn)
  
  

• Organized, reliable, and comfortable working independently
  
  

• Familiarity with project management, PMI, or professional associations is a plus—but not required
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in business development and sponsorship strategy
  
  

• Exposure to senior professionals, sponsors, and corporate partners
  
  

• Leadership visibility within PMI Mass Bay
  
  

• Resume-worthy volunteer experience with a globally recognized professional organization
  
  

• Opportunity to grow into larger leadership or board-level roles within the chapter
  
  

Support & Training

• Clear guidance, templates, and messaging
  
  

• Ongoing support from chapter leadership