Programming Chair, Charlottesville, Cornell Club of Central Virginia

Posted by Cornell Club of Central Virginia on 06/08/2021

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The Club Programming Chair, Charlottesville is responsible for creating interesting opportunities for events and/or activities that align with Cornell University priorities to engage alumni, parents, and friends, specifically in the Charlottesville area. Additionally, this role will work with the other programming chairs to create interesting opportunities that bring together the larger statewide Cornell community.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups
It is important that the Club Programming Chair, Charlottesville is able to share ideas, suggestions, and plans 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.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group
The Club Programming Chair, Charlottesville should effectively lead the board in carrying out plans for events. 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
The Club Programming Chair, Charlottesville should actively participate in succession planning and board opportunity discussions within their community. Actively engaging alumni, parents, and friends to participate in events could help encourage additional participation. Meeting alumni and speaking with them about opportunities to engage the local Cornell community is vital to the growth of the club.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:
Erika Axe
Volunteer Position Title:
Assistant Director, Regional Programs
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: 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: Meetings held in the region
Conference Call: Yes
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