ITRC members contribute to Project Teams and Programs. Membership is open to representatives from government, the private sector, academics, and public stakeholders. Other affiliations or individuals who share ITRC’s strategic direction and mission and dedicate time and provide substantive input to ITRC may also be eligible for membership.
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What it means to be a Member
Membership Expectations
- Each member of ITRC is active on at least one Project Team. Project teams are active for an average of two years, with membership commitment varying based on the roles you take on.
- Member roles
- Active members participate, listen, and engage in monthly and subgroup meetings
- Active members engage in research, writing, and/or editing of the fact sheets and/or full guidance documents
- Subgroup leaders (higher commitment) lead and coordinate subgroup meetings and have more communication with the team leads and program advisors
Project Teams or Program Meetings
- Almost all project team and program meetings are virtual since our membership is spread across the country and beyond
- Each team has at least two in-person meetings per year: one at the ITRC Annual Meeting in the Spring and one in the Summer/Fall
- Attendance at the in-person meetings is not required, but encouraged for those who are able to attend
- ITRC programs (see below for full list) meet in person at the ITRC Annual Meeting with additional in-person meetings as needed and depending on the program
Who can Join ITRC?
Free Membership
Private Sector Membership
- Employees of state, federal, tribal, local and international government agencies
- Employees and students of academic institutions
- Public and emeritus stakeholders
- State non-profit association staff and members
Membership is available to private sector companies and private trade associations through the ITRC Industry Affiliates Program (IAP).
Companies and Associations can join the IAP on a calendar year or half-year basis, which allows for their employees to participate in ITRC Project Teams and Programs.
How do I become an ITRC Member?
Interested individuals must apply for membership and be approved to become an ITRC member. There is no deadline to apply for membership and it is renewed on a yearly basis. Please see additional information here:
ITRC members must join an ITRC Project Team or Program. Learn more about our Teams and Programs:
- ITRC Project Teams
- Industry Affiliates Program
- Board of Advisors
- State Engagement Program
- Emerging Environmental Leaders Forum (must be active on a Project Team first)
Membership Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does my membership in ITRC last?
- Membership is good for one year. You will receive email reminders from our membership system indicating that it is time to renew your membership starting in November and carrying through January.
- How can being a member in ITRC help me in my career?
- Being a member of ITRC connects you with a national network of environmental professionals from government, industry, and academia who are leading the development of cutting-edge guidance and training. Through active participation, you can:
- Build leadership and project management experience
- Expand your professional network
- Stay ahead of emerging environmental issues
- Gain national recognition for your expertise
- Access and contribute to trusted resources that shape environmental policy and practice
- Being a member of ITRC connects you with a national network of environmental professionals from government, industry, and academia who are leading the development of cutting-edge guidance and training. Through active participation, you can:
- What does the time commitment look like for a member?
- There is no one answer to this, it all depends on how active and how much responsibility you want to take on. The weekly time commitment can range from about an hour a week if you are only attending monthly meetings and/or subgroup meetings to up to 5 hours a week if you are subgroup leaders and/or involved in multiple teams/programs.
- What leadership opportunities does ITRC offer?
- We have several leadership opportunities throughout our active project teams and programs:
- Board of Advisors
- Team leader roles (at least two per team, highest project team leadership role)
- Subgroup leader roles (number per team depends on team size and number of subgroups)
- State Engagement Program Point of Contacts
- Emerging Environmental Professionals Forum Leadership Committee
- We have several leadership opportunities throughout our active project teams and programs:
- I am not an expert in any active topics ITRC is covering, but I still want to be involved. How can I?
- You don’t need to be a subject matter expert to contribute to ITRC. Many teams need support with outreach, training development, regulatory insight, editing, and project coordination—skills that are valuable regardless of technical background. You can also join our meetings to learn, network, and find areas where your interests and skills align.
Have any Questions?
Taylor Voelkel
ITRC Project Manager