PSHRA Committee Application

Thank you for your interest in serving on a PSHRA Comittee.

The qualify to serve on a PSHRA Committee, you must be a PSHRA member in good standing.

Important Dates

Submit your application by 9:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on Monday, March 16, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Once selections are made, invitations to join committees will be sent out directly the week of March 23rd. Please be on the lookout for a follow up email to confirm acceptance to your invited posting.

Committee Opportunities

Advisory Committees
The PSHRA Advisory Committees provide insight and guidance on PSHRA chapters. There are four Advisory Committees: PSHRA West Advisory Committee; PSHRA Central Advisory Committee;  PSHRA South Advisory Committee; and PSHRA East Advisory Committee. The Committees are made up of members from those geographic areas. The PSHRA East Advisory Committee is not currently seeking additional members, so this option will not be available during your application.

Awards Committee
The Awards Committee is responsible for evaluating the nominations for the association’s annual Honorary Life Membership, the PSHRA Agency Awards for Excellence, PSHRA Chapter Award of Excellence.

Certification Advisory Board
The advisory board is responsible for providing oversight and guidance to the PSHRA certification program. The appointment is for three years, and all committee members must be PSHRA certified.

Conference Committee
The committee serves as the annual conference subject matter experts, whose main responsibility will be to review session proposals and identify educational content that meets the needs of our members with current industry, technologies, and trends content. Committee members must be able to attend the current year conference at their own expense.

Fellowship Committee
The committee is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the applications of 1) PSHRA members for the association’s graduate study fellowships, and 2) scholarships for the children of PSHRA members seeking undergraduate degrees. The committee members make recommendations to the Executive Council of the individuals who will receive the fellowships and scholarships.

Publications Committee
The committee reviews and evaluates PSHRA's magazine publication, advises on the direction of the editorial calendar, and develops partnerships for content.

Research Committee
The committee works to identify critical issues in the public sector human resources profession and identifies research opportunities to develop and promote organizational success.

Veterans Committee
The Veterans Committee is dedicated to creating pathways and a supportive environment for veterans to transition into local, state and federal government roles. The committee will provide PSHRA with insights and guidance to support the recruitment, integration, and retention of veterans in the public sector. Committee members with a military background preferred.

If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please contact PSHRA at hello@pshra.org.

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