Join the Peoria Proud Board
Are you passionate about building a more inclusive, vibrant, and connected Greater Peoria? Peoria Proud is looking for community-driven individuals to join our working board and help us advance our mission through education, advocacy, and social outreach.
Whether you’re an organizer, a creative thinker, a finance whiz, or just someone who shows up and gets things done — there’s space for your passion and skills here.
What You Will Support
As a board member, you’ll help lead and grow work in three key areas while also supporting events like River City Pride Festival, InQueery, and more.
EDUCATION
Hosting panels, trainings, and forums that uplift and inform
ADVOCACY
Advancing visibility, inclusion, and equity across Central Illinois
SOCIAL OUTREACH
Creating affirming events and opportunities for connection
Application Process
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Board applications are open year-round
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New board members are typically voted in at the start of our fiscal year in November
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However, the board reviews and interviews applicants as needed throughout the year
📅 If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply today — don’t wait for November!
What We Look For
We welcome applicants of all experience levels and identities who are:
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Committed to LGBTQIA+ inclusion and equity
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Ready to be hands-on with events, initiatives, and internal operations
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Team players who value collaboration, learning, and community impact
