TAMIO Mentorship Program – Mentor Application Contact InformationName(Required) First Last Title(Required)Organization(Required)City(Required)Email(Required) Phone(Required)Years in Municipal Communications(Required)Years as a TAMIO Member(Required)TAMIO Region(Required)Don’t know your region? Visit https://texastamio.org/regions/Professional ExperienceBriefly describe your current role and career experience.(Required)What areas of communications or leadership do you feel most qualified to mentor others in?(Required)Mentoring StrengthsWhich topics would you be comfortable mentoring? (Check all that apply.)(Required) Leadership Development Strategic Communications Media Relations Crisis Communications Social Media Community Engagement Graphic Design Video/Multimedia Website Management Internal Communications Executive Advising Budgeting & Program Management Career Development Work-Life Balance Managing Small Communication Shops Managing Large Communication Teams Other strengths not listed aboveMentoring StyleHow would you describe your mentoring approach?(Required) Coach and encourage Ask questions to help others discover solutions Share practical experiences and examples Goal-oriented and accountability focused Flexible based on mentee needs What are your personal or professional goals for participating in this program as a mentor?(Required)Preferred Mentee(Required)Are there particular types of mentees or career stages you feel best equipped to support?AvailabilityApproximately how much time can you commit each month?(Required) About 1 hour 1–2 hours 2+ hours CommitmentMentors are expected to meet virtually with their mentee approximately once each month, help the mentee develop their selected leadership skills, complete brief quarterly check-ins, and encourage professional growth while allowing the mentee to drive the relationship.Untitled(Required) I understand the expectations and am committed to serving as a mentor. Additional InformationIs there anyone you would prefer not to be matched with due to a reporting relationship or other professional consideration? (Optional)Is there anything else you'd like the Mentorship Committee to know as we make mentor matches?
