Cornell Club of Maryland (CCMD)

Director of Communications

Posted by Cornell Club of Maryland (CCMD) on 09/24/2024

General Information

Nomination start - 10/07/2024
Nomination end - 10/21/2024
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21225, USA
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Director of Communications is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the Director of Communications is responsible for maintaining the club's web page, as well as ensuring any and all social media outlets are up-to-date. The Director of Communications 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.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Layout and/or Design

Write and/or Edit

It is important that the Director of Communications is able to communicate in board meetings and share thoughts and ideas with the board. The ability to share a clear message is important in both speaking and communicating via email and especially on the club web pages. Experience with or willingness to learn Adobe Express, Instagram and Facebook are necessary.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

The Director of Communications should 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. The Director of Communications should be willing to plan one social event each year, such as an online game night or happy hour.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

The Director of Communications 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:

Jennifer Taylor

Volunteer Position Title:

President

Email:

jlc26@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: 1 term

Requirements

Hiatus Required? Executive board members shall serve a two-year term. No executive board member may serve more than three consecutive full (2 year) terms in the same position unless no other qualified person is interested in that role.
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: 4x year

Additional Attendance Requirements: Club Director of 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