Join the 2017 ATG Tribe – Applications due Fri Dec 9th

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Professional. Committed. Passionate. Great Time Management. Excellent follow through. Mature. Resourceful. Creative. ATG Attitude. #beCAUSE

Are you looking to make a difference? Want to get more involved with the community? Want to make amazing friends, have life changing experiences and feed your soul? As we gear up for an important year ahead and a return to our production roots with a new documentary, ATG is currently recruiting skilled, enthusiastic, dedicated, disciplined and experienced leaders who have the necessary time to join our 2017 ATG Tribe!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9!

DOWNLOAD THE 2017 ATG TRIBE APPLICATION

  • Please carefully review the role for which you are applying below as well as the ATG Board of Directors Responsibilities. Schedule a call with the President to answer any questions.
  • Fill out and return the ATG Tribe Application along with your cover letter and resume to info@againstthegrainproductions.com by Friday, December 9th. Phone interviews and voting will be held by middle of December and Tribe announced before Christmas.
  • Mark your calendar for 2017 ATG Tribe “Retreat,” a mandatory half-day training, vision and planning meeting on Sunday, January 8th from 2-6 pm.

President (FILLED: Tammy Nguyen Lee)



  • Is a member of the Board.

  • Serves as the Chief Volunteer of the organization.

  • Provides leadership to the Board of Directors.

  • Chairs meetings of the Board.

  • Encourages Board’s role in strategic planning

  • Appoints the chairpersons of committees, in consultation with other Board members.

  • Serves ex officio as a member of committees and attends their meetings when invited.

  • Helps guide and mediate Board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance concerns.

  • Monitors financial planning and financial reports.

  • Plays a leading role in fundraising activities

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  • Informally evaluates the effectiveness of the Board members.

  • Evaluates annually the performance of the organization in achieving its mission.

  • Performs other responsibilities assigned by the Board.

  • Sign legal documents.

Vice President



  • Is a member of the Board

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  • Performs President responsibilities when the President cannot be available (see President Job Description)

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  • Reports to the Board’s President

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  • Works closely with the President and other Board members

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  • 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


  • Is a member of the Board

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  • Maintains records of the board and ensures effective management of organization’s records

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  • Manages minutes of board meetings

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  • Ensures minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting

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  • Is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (articles, by-laws, IRS letters, etc.) to note applicability during meetings.

  • Participates in fund raising 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


  • Is a member of the Board

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  • Manages finances of the organization and creates monthly income/expense reports

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  • Administrates fiscal matters of the organization, including audit and tax filing.

  • Provides annual budget to the board for members’ approval

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  • Ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures.

  • 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


  • Is a member of the Board.

  • Plans programs and presentations that will translate the organization’s mission to the community.

  • 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.

  • Oversee scholarship application and review process.

  • Is an active participant in the committee’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.

  • 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



    • Is a member of the Board.

    • 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 knowledge of Social Media outlets (update and maintain blogs, website and e-campaign).

    • Write news stories and press releases, acting as key liaison to print and news/media organizations and individuals.

    • Is an active participant in the committee’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.

    • 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


  • Is a member of the Board.

  • 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).

  • Is an active participant in the committee’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.

  • 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


  • 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.

  • Research and recruit for designers, artists, musicians, speakers (event participants)

  • Research, negotiate and secure venue, vendors and volunteer team.

  • 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 under a limited budget.

  • Social Media Chair (non Board)


  • Work with Marketing/Public Relations and Community Outreach Directors to maintain active and regular presence via Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, website/blog, etc) to increase public awareness and promotion of organization.

  • Increase search engine optimization.

  • Comprehension of all forms of social media a must.

  • 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)


  • Design printed and online marketing collateral, including brochures, display signage, press packets, email campaigns.

  • Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator a must.

  • Reports to Director(s) of Marketing/Public Relations.

  • ATG Ambassadors (non Board)


  • Assist with promotion of ATG’s initiatives via word of mouth, email and social media.

  • Represent ATG’s mission and publicize our initiatives at other community events.

  • Help raise a minimum of $100 in donation/sponsorships/in-kind.

  • Ideally have prior ATG experience.

  • Ambassadors will be asked to help with:

    • a) Marketing/Public Relations – Write/research for select blog post, create collateral (“arts and crafts” for events and festivals), assist with planning and execution of marketing and PR campaigns.

    • b) Community Outreach – Help with scholarship review process, plan and help run ATG booth at community festivals, attend community meetings to represent ATG, assist with planning and attending Vietnamese Heritage camp during the summer

    • c) Fundraising – Help with soliciting sponsors, assist with research for grant applications, brainstorm, fundraising ideas and campaigns, help solicit and organize items for event auction collection

  • Production/Media Assistant (non Board)




    • a) Research and development

    • b) Collection of releases

    • c) Transcription of interviews


  • Advisor (appointed by President)


  • Advise President with areas including:

    • a) Orphanage Aid

    • b) Logistics

    • c) Non-profit leadership management

    • d) Organizational strategic planning

    • e) Adoptee Relations

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