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The Ingredients of an ATG Leader and the Team that Makes It Happen!
Are you looking to make a difference? Want to get more involved with the community? Want to make amazing friends and have life changing experiences?
ATG is currently recruiting skilled, enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced leaders who have the necessary time to join our 2015 Board of Directors and Creative Team!
Here are the current open positions:
Vice President
1. Is a member of the Board . 2. Performs President responsibilities when the President cannot be available. 3. Reports to the Board’s President. 4. Works closely with the President and other Board members. 5. Participates closely with the President to develop and implement officer transition plans. 6. Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Board. Skills needed: Non-profit leadership, project management, strong communication/organization skills, experience in social media and fundraising, relationship builder, long-term and short-term strategic thinker.
Secretary
1. Is a member of the Board. 2. Maintains records of the board and ensures effective management of organization’s records 3. Manages minutes of board meetings. 4. Ensures minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting. 5. Is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (articles, by-laws, IRS letters, etc.) to note applicability during meetings. 6. Participates in fundraising for the organization. Skills needed: Human resources/organizational behavior experience, strong communication/organization skills, ability to work on deadline and plan ahead, MS Word/Excel.
Treasurer
1. Is a member of the Board. 2. Manages finances of the organization and creates monthly income/expense reports. 3. Administrates fiscal matters of the organization, including audit and tax filing. 4. Provides annual budget to the board for members’ approval. 5. Ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures. 6. Participates in fundraising for the organization. Skills needed: CPA/Finance background, budgeting & forecasting, strong communication/organization skills, MS Excel, detail-oriented, thorough & accurate.
Director of Community Outreach
1. Is a member of the Board. 2. Plans programs and presentations that will translate the organization’s mission to the community. 3. Provide organization linkage and partnerships to other organizations and individuals (including volunteers), working with Directors of Marketing/PR in raising awareness of the organization to the community. 4. Oversee scholarship application and review process. 5. Is an active participant in the committee’s annual evaluation and planning efforts. 6. Participates in fundraising for the organization. Skills needed: Non-profit leadership, project management, strong communication/organization skills, relationship builder, ability to own a project from beginning to end.
Director of Marketing/Public Relations
1. Is a member of the Board. 2. Spearhead campaigns to increase community awareness of organization by means of traditional methods (create branding, printed marketing and promotional materials including postcards, pamphlets, brochures, brag book, display board) and Social Media outlets (update and maintain blogs/website, e-campaign, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube). 3. Write news stories and press releases, acting as key liaison to print and news/media organizations and individuals. 5. Is an active participant in the committee’s annual evaluation and planning efforts. 6. Participates in fundraising for the organization. Skills needed: English/PR/Advertising background, strong press/newsletter writing skills, strong communication/organization skills, time management, advanced planning skills for both overall and immediate tasks, strategic thinking, experience with outside-the-box thinking, ability to work accurately and efficiently under tight turn-around/deadlines, experience in social media and graphic design a plus.
Director of Fundraising
1. Is a member of the Board. 2. Strategize and lead year-round fundraising campaigns to search for funds, donations and sponsorships through grants, public solicitation, business partnerships and annual events (including Fashion for a Passion). 3. Is an active participant in the committee’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.
4. Participates in fundraising for the organization. Skills needed: Fundraising/project management, strong communication/organization skills, outgoing, relationship builder, long-term and short-term strategic thinking, detail-oriented, thorough & accurate, results-oriented, focused, ability to own a project from beginning to end.
Director of Programming/Events
1. Work with President and Director of Fundraising and Director of Community Outreach to spearhead organization of Fashion for a Passion, Groundbreakers Speak, Cocktails for a Cause and any other programming/charity events throughout the year. 2. Research and recruit for designers, artists, musicians, speakers (event participants) 3. Research and secure venue, vendors and volunteer team. 4. In charge of day of logistics. Skills needed: Proven event planning experience, project management skills,resourceful, detail-oriented, ability to own a project from beginning to end, ability to work and perform well under high-stress while multi-tasking.
Social Media Chair (non Board)
1. Work with Marketing/Public Relations and Community Outreach Directors to maintain active and regular presence via Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube/Vimeo, website/blog, etc) to increase public awareness and promotion of organization. 2. Increase search engine optimization. 3. Comprehension of all forms of social media a must. 4. Reports to Director or Marketing/Public Relations. Skills needed: English/PR/Advertising background, strong writing skills, strong communication/organization skills, time management, ability to work accurately and efficiently under tight turn-around/deadlines, experience in social media and graphic design a plus.
Graphic Designer (non Board)
1. Design printed and online marketing collateral, including brochures, display signage, press packets, email campaigns. 2. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator a must. 3. Reports to Director(s) of Marketing/Public Relations.
Ambassador (non Board)
1. Assist with Marketing/PR team to help with promotion of organization and fundraising efforts through social media, community outreach and annual charity events. 2. Attend and assist at annual community festivals and events. 3. Must have prior ATG experience. 4. Reports to President/Vice President.
Advisor (appointed by President)
1. Advise President with areas including a) Orphanage Aid 2) Logistics 3) Non-profit leadership management 4) Organizational strategic planning.
Please carefully review the role for which you are applying as well as the ATG Board of Directors Responsibilities, then fill out and return the ATG Board Application along with your cover letter and resume to Tammy@thebabylift.com by Friday, December 5th. Board elections will be held mid December and announced before the end of the year.
Mark your calendar also for the 2015 ATG Board Retreat, a mandatory half day introduction/training that will take place either Saturday, January 10th or Sunday, January 11th.
