NSEC26 Planning Team Application

Are you interested in joining the planning team for the National Sex Ed Conference, scheduled for February 23-25, 2026, in Baltimore, MD? We're looking for passionate individuals to apply!

Benefits and Expectations for Planning Team Members:
Joining the National Sex Ed Conference Planning Team offers several outstanding benefits, including:
• Networking opportunities and resume enhancement.
• Interaction with leading sexuality educators.
• A $200 honorarium.
• Complimentary conference admission. (Yes, we cover your registration fee!)
• Free AASECT and CHES® continuing education credits.

As a planning team member, you'll be expected to dedicate time and creativity to the event's success.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Volunteering a minimum of 10 hours per month in the lead up to the conference.
• Working a minimum of twelve hours during the conference week in Baltimore, MD.
• Participating in one to two conference calls per month, with frequency increasing as the event approaches.
• Promoting the conference within your networks as instructed by the organizers.
• Maintaining consistent email communication, especially as the conference date nears.
• Contributing to the conference program by assisting in the selection of keynote and featured speakers.
• Engaging in creative planning and detail-oriented tasks.
• Supporting on-site logistics, such as attendee registration, workshop moderation, and leading special interest or networking groups.
• Conducting at least 20 peer reviews of workshop proposals, allocating 10-15 minutes per review to ensure comprehensive feedback.
• Fully engaging with the planning team to ensure the conference's success.
• Contributing to the Pay It Forward scholarship program by making a donation (no minimum required) and encouraging your networks to do the same.
• Adhering to the NSEC Code of Conduct.
• Being 18 years of age or older.

If you're still interested, please complete the application form below by July 11, 2025. You will receive a response from us by July 18, 2025.

Name*

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Phone Number*

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Are you able to commit to volunteering at least 10 hours per month? (Note: Volunteer hours increase as the conference approaches.)*

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Are you able to travel to Baltimore to be present in-person for the conference February 23-25th, 2026, and make arrangements for your own hotel and transportation?*

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Why would like you to be on the National Sex Ed Conference Planning Team?*

Describe any experience you have planning or carrying out major events (conferences, weddings, event registration, etc.)*

Describe how you would reach various networks of people who might be interested in attending the conference, or what resources you would use to help get the word out.*

Planning team members with different backgrounds and lived experiences will help us develop a conference that is welcoming and empowering for all attendees. Please tell us how your participation on the planning team will add your unique perspective to the conference.*

Why would it be fun to work with you?*

Please upload your resume/vita.*

By submitting a photo, you provide consent for The Center for Sex Education to use your image in relation to the National Sex Ed Conference on the Conference website and its social media platforms. If you prefer your photo not to be used in conference promotion, you may abstain from uploading.

Digital Signature

By entering my digital signature below, I acknowledge the following:

• My application will be reviewed by the conference leadership team, with notifications of their decision sent by July 18, 2025.

• The selection process is competitive. While the CSE values and carefully reviews each application, unfortunately, not all applicants can be accepted.

If accepted, I commit to:

• Volunteering at least 10 hours per month, in addition to providing a minimum of twelve hours of onsite support in Baltimore, MD - February 23 - 25, 2026.

• Completing all my assigned responsibilities to the best of my ability, which, if fulfilled, entitles me to a $200 honorarium.

• Arriving to Baltimore, MD ahead of 4:00 pm on Monday, February 23rd to attend the Volunteer Orientation.

• Assisting with advance planning and logistical tasks.

• Reviewing a minimum of 20 workshop proposals to ensure a diverse and engaging conference program.

• Making the most generous monetary donation possible to the Pay It Forward scholarship program, aiding others in attending the conference.

• Encouraging my professional network to support the Pay It Forward scholarship program through donations.

• Engaging fully with the planning team to contribute to the success of the conference.

• Confirming that I am at least 18 years of age or older.

• Understanding that my conference registration will be complimentary, but I will be responsible for my travel, hotel, and meal expenses.

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