How To List your Sorority Position on your Resume

Having a position in your sorority is a lot more work than most people would realize. You’re in charge of a team, a timeline, a budget, and maybe even a large event. It’s not just all glitter and fun. You should get the recognition you deserve for all of the hard work you put into your position. Here are the ways to beef up your resume for your position. 

Recruitment Chair 

• Always start with the number of people you managed. This can include the entire chapter and a smaller recruitment team. Employers want to see that you know how to lead.
• Managed a budget of… We all know you spent that cash girl, so show employers you are fiscally responsible and can manage a budget. 
• Increased retention by… Talk about how you positively impacted the chapter. One of the main ways you can do this is by increasing retention. Plus, it’s always good to have facts and figures on your resume. Employers need something concrete to look at. 
• Implemented… What changes did you make to your chapter’s organization? Maybe you suggested a new philanthropy idea or started a body positivity week. Whatever it is, list it! 

Philanthropy Chair 

• Always start with the number of people you managed. This can include the entire chapter and a smaller philanthropy team. Employers want to see that you know how to lead 
• Managed a budget of… We all know you spent that cash girl, so show employers you are fiscally responsible and can manage a budget. 
• Raised x amount of money for… Want to impress an employer? Let them know how much money you brought in for your organization! 
• Planned x event… Event planning is an important skill, especially in certain fields. This will let employers know you can budget and work with vendors 
• Implemented… Always list any positive or impactful changes you made for your chapter, especially if they have to do with philanthropy 

Apparel Chair 

• Managed a budget of… We all know you spent that cash girl, so show employers you fiscally responsible and can manage a budget. 
• Worked with vendors. Working with companies and staying on top of your communication, budget, and timeline is an impressive skill. Odds are later in your career you will have to manage multiple vendors for an event, so describe the companies you worked with and the skills you learned. 
• Project Management. Each apparel order you place is a new project. You have a new budget, a new timeline, and have to create a new design. Highlight your time management skills here. For every project, you had to build in at least two weeks for TSL’s turnaround time, plus the time you needed for designing, getting sizes, and supplying payment. 

Social Chair

• Always start with the number of people you managed. This can include the entire chapter and a smaller social team. Employers want to see that you know how to lead 
• Managed a budget of… We all know you spent that cash girl, so show employers you fiscally responsible and can manage a budget. 
• Planned x event… Event planning is an important skill and that’s your whole position! This will let employers know you can budget, stick to a timeline, and work with vendors 
• Implemented… Always list any positive or impactful changes you made for your chapter, especially if they have to do with risk management 

New Member Educator 

• Always start with the number of people you managed. This can include the entire chapter and the number of new members you worked with. Employers want to see that you know how to lead 
• Managed a budget of… We all know you spent that cash girl, so show employers you fiscally responsible and can manage a budget. 
• Describe your position. The best way to get across how much you did for your chapter is to talk about your position. Write down how many new members you worked with, what trainings you provided, and how you helped mentor and guide them until they were initiated 

Finance Chair 

• Always start with the number of people you managed, even if it was just one Finance Assistant. Employers want to see that you know how to lead. 
• Budget, budget, budget. You were in charge of the finances for the entire chapter... That’s a big deal! Talk about how you formed the budget, how you allocated money for each position, and how you tracked finances throughout the year. Don’t be afraid to brag about yourself!

-- Sarah Whitman, TSL Community Manager