Cornell Club of the Berkshires

Vice President for Communications, Cornell Club of the Berkshires

Posted by Cornell Club of the Berkshires on 08/27/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 06/01/2022
Nomination end - 06/30/2022
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Berkshire, Massachusetts 01238, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Vice President for Communications is part of the team who provides leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the communications manager is responsible for maintaining the club's web page in iModules, as well as ensuring any and all social media outlets are up-to-date. The communications manager is also asked to explore all options for maintaining a robust online club presence and use social media in addition to iModules marketing to effectively communicate club and alumni activity with the local Cornell community. This position will be trained in iModules.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

It is important that the communications manager 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

Communication managers 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.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

Communication managers 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:

Sonja Kelly

Email:

swk5@cornell.edu

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? Yes

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: No
Meetings per year: Monthly

Other Meeting Details: Each club has a different meeting schedule.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Communication VPs 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