Cornell Club of Washington, DC (CCW)

Vice President, Communications, Cornell Club of Washington, DC (CCW)

Posted by Cornell Club of Washington, DC (CCW) on 09/01/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 01/01/2023
Nomination end - 05/01/2023
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Washington, District of Columbia 20037, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

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

Write and/or Edit

It is important that the web 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

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Club web 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

Club web 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:

Arienne Watson

Email:

adw228@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/week
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 1 year
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: Yes
Off Campus Location: Washington, DC
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Other Meeting Details: Monthly board meetings are held at the Cornell in Washington building.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Monthly Executive Committee meetings are held by conference call. Officers 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