CCSGO 2027-2028 Conference Director Search
the CONTEXT
For the first time in recent history, CCSGO is issuing an open call for a Conference Director and inviting applicants to work with the organization during a period of transition.
Historically, CCSGO has partnered with Conference Directors who brought strong institutional affiliations to support the development of annual Group Relations Conferences in Chicago. Through reflection, we have come to see that shifts in the Group Relations field have made this model less sustainable over time. We are also engaging more directly with how patterns of isolation, exclusion, and white supremacy can become embedded in this approach.
As CCSGO rethinks how it organizes and sponsors conferences, we are seeking a Director who is interested in working within this moment of transition and contributing to the ongoing evolution of the organization and its conference practice.
the ROLE
The Director is authorized by the CCSGO Board to design and lead a fully CCSGO-sponsored Conference. This includes responsibility for the Conference theme, structure, staffing, and overall execution, as well as stewardship of the Conference as a learning system.
The Director works in close collaboration with the Conference Committee and Board. CCSGO retains ultimate responsibility for the Conference, and key decisions, including dates, location, budget, and major design elements, are made in partnership.
The appointment is for a two-year term, with the expectation that the Director will lead Conferences in both 2027 and 2028.
the COMMITTEE
The CCSGO Conference Committee, comprised of Diana Castañeda, LCPC, Matthew Frantz, LCPC, and Amy Freed, LCPC, is leading the Director search. Together, they bring extensive experience in Group Relations work, including roles as members, staff, and organizational leaders. mak wemuk serves in an advisory capacity, supporting the Committee’s work throughout the search process.
Final interviews will be held by CCSGO, and the final selection will be made by a vote of the Board.
the TIMELINE
The timeline below outlines key dates in the Director search process. Dates may be adjusted as the search progresses.
Application Portal Opens
Monday, June 1st
Application Portal Closes
Monday, July 13th
Interview Invitations Extended
Monday, July 24th
Director Appointed
Early September
the APPLICATION
Interested in Applying?
Click here to begin your application.
Questions?
Contact the CCSGO Conference Committee at conference@ccsgo.org.