Cornell Club of Boston

Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Cornell Club of Boston

Posted by Cornell Club of Boston on 08/27/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 05/01/2022
Nomination end - 06/01/2022
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02108, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Vice President of Marketing and Communications is responsible for maintaining the club's web page, as well as ensuring any and all social media outlets are up-to-date. This position is also asked to explore all options for maintaining a robust online club presence and use social media to effectively communicate club and alumni activity with the local Cornell community. All officer positions also serve as a director at large and are expected to plan at least one alumni event each year as well as attend and participate in monthly board meetings.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

It is important that this candidate is able to communicate in board meetings and share thoughts and ideas with the board. Although public speaking is not mandatory, it is helpful to have a comfort level in speaking to their constituents. The ability to share a clear message is important in both speaking and communicating via email and especially on the club web pages.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

This position will need to effectively communicate new ideas and suggestions in board meetings, organize their time effectively to showcase the club on social media, inspire creativity and interest in the club to the local community through social media and ultimately participate in the life of the club.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

This position should actively participate in succession planning and board opportunity discussions within their community. Meeting alumni and speaking with them about opportunities to engage the local Cornell community are vital to the growth of the club.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Erika Axe

Volunteer Position Title:

Assistant Director of Engagement, Northeast Corridor

Email:

ena7@cornell.edu

Phone:

212-351-7679

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/week
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: 1 term

Requirements

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: TBD
Conference Call: No
Meetings per year: Monthly

Additional Attendance Requirements: The VP of marketing and communications is invited to attend CALC and are encouraged to attend any other additional training opportunities available to them.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election