Membership

New Members

Please use the online application or download the membership application (PDF 103KB) from the Society Web site for further details and requirements.

Renewing Members

Please use the online renewal process and renew today!

Updating Membership Information

Changes to your membership information can be made online on the Address Changes/Updates page of the Society site.

Benefits

Membership in STC has many advantages. It provides valuable opportunities to interact with local members through the chapter activities, and also offers access to the following:

  • Annual National and Regional Conferences—There are workshops, vendor exhibits, and displays of winning competition entries at STC conferences.
  • Employment Resource—The Society site maintains a jobs database. The local chapter also posts job openings in the Kansas City region.
  • Publications—Members receive copies of two award-winning publications, Intercom and Technical Communication.
  • Discounts—Many discounts are available for STC members, including discounts to conferences and STC publications.
  • Group Rate Insurance—Members are eligible to apply for hospital benefits and term life insurance at competitive association rates through Mutual of Omaha.
  • Research Grants and Scholarships—STC helps foster the growth of the profession by awarding scholarships to students enrolled in technical communication programs at universities, colleges, junior colleges, and technical schools. Research grants are available for members interested in developing and communicating new ideas in the technical communications profession.

  • Special Interest Groups (SIGs)SIGs bring together members who share specialized interests.