Vice President, Programming, Cornell Club of Boston
Posted by Cornell Club of Boston on 08/07/2019
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, Massachusettes 02127, USA
Eligible Constituent(s):
Alumni
Summary of Position
The club programming chair is responsible for creating and facilitating interesting opportunities for events and gatherings that align with Cornell's priorities to engage alumni, parents, and friends. Maintaining a schedule of events for the year, the programming chair advises other volunteers with event planning and management and evaluates additional opportunities such as All-Ivy events, outside networking programs, and collaboration with other Cornell alumni groups. The event calendar should include both signature events club members can expect each year and singular opportunities for gathering, learning, and engaging. All events strive to maintain a sense of inclusion and closeness with the university and the local Cornell community.
Cornell Interests:
Affinities
Regional Clubs
Talent Expectations: Skills
Communicate
Speak to Groups
It is important that the club programming chair is able to speak in board meetings and share ideas, suggestions and plans with the board, while creating a sense of excitement and interest through provoking ideas and plans. 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.
Lead/Manage/Serve
Lead a Group
Club programming chairs should effectively lead the board in carrying out plans for events. Working closely with the affinity chair to form a programming committee, if there is one, is helpful. Delegating tasks to the board and encouraging them to participate in various aspects of each event is important. Communication with the president and treasurer and sharing timely information on payments and contracts is crucial. It is also necessary to actively participate in the life of the club.
Build/Maintain Relationships
Engage Individuals
Club programming chairs should actively participate in succession planning and board opportunity discussions within their community. It is helpful to seek out members of the local community to participate and interact on another level. Actively engaging alumni , parents and friends to participate in all aspects of events could help encourage additional participation. 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:
Phone:
212-351-7679
Time Commitment
Average Time Commitment:
5-7 hrs/month
Duration:
Not Applicable
Term of Office:
2 years
Number of terms in Office:
Not Applicable
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:
Club programming chairs are 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