It's hard to believe, but the semester's already halfway done! We're looking to fill our e-board for the 2011-2012 school year! There are many available positions:
>>>President: Oversees the executive board and their responsibilities, monitors all events being planned, facilitates weekly e-board and general body meetings, monitors the email account, and acts as the main contact on behalf of the organization. Also responsible for registering the club on campus through OSEMA, working with the Vice President in submitting annual report, annual dues, and chapter/affiliate covenant to Habitat for Humanity International, and working with the Treasurer in submitting annual tithing and local affiliate donations.
>>>Vice President: Works closely with the president, leads meetings when the President is not available, assists in monitoring the email account, makes agendas and records minutes during all meetings.
>>>Treasurer: Obtains and tracks all receipts of expenditures and fundraised accounts by maintaining a log, processes all reimbursements, and works closely with executive board members to create and submit budget proposals for operational, programming, and traveling requests, as needed. Also monitors the finance section of IC Link and serves as the liaison between the Financial Department of OSEMA, the Student Government Association, and Habitat for Humanity.
>>>Education/Advocacy: Educates members on how Habitat for Humanity operates, informs the general body about current developments in Habitat for Humanity International, and acts as a resource and motivator for a comprehensive understanding of local affordable housing, and poverty issues including homelessness. Also works to reach out to the local community and sponsor advocacy events to further the Habitat for Humanity mission. This includes but is not limited to planning Act! Speak! Build! Week events and the sleep-out. Also responsible for organizing tabling schedules when necessary. Will lastly serve as Ithaca Habitat’s intercampus liaison as part of the intercampus coalition that will be formed by the end of this year.
>>>Volunteer Coordinator: Works actively with local affiliates (South Eastern Steuben County and Tompkins County) and arranges weekly builds for the organization. Must foster close partnerships with our primary affiliate, South East Steuben County, and attend at least one board meeting per semester.
>>>Special Events Co-Chairs (2): Organizes and plans all fundraising events that Ithaca College Habitat for Humanity sponsors. This may include, but is not limited to, flocking, Habidash, Row for Humanity, coordinators of Act! Speak! Build! events, and any other fundraisers decided upon. Works closely with the other special events co-chair in order to share responsibilities equally. Coordinates advertising and works with the treasurer to ensure adequate funding for each event, and delegates responsibilities to board members and committee members when necessary.
>>>Break Trip Coordinator: Selects locations for Winter and Spring Break trips, registers with Habitat International, selects break trip leaders, recruits drivers, reserves vans, and plays a role in helping trip leaders develop budget proposals. Also, advertises for break trips, organizes necessary paper work for break trip sign-ups, and also meets with each break trip leader to pass on all necessary information. In addition, he or she must be available to help guide each break trip leader through the various planning processes of making contact with the local building affiliate, finding directions, and arranging accommodations. Following each trip, coordinator should distribute an evaluation form for each trip and gather data for future years.
>>> Webmaster: Responsible for updating and maintaining the webpage and Facebook group for the organization. The webmaster will also be responsible for assisting with advertisement of events and weekly meetings via Facebook messages/invites or Intercom articles.
To apply, download the application below. If the download doesn't work, here's all the information we need from you! Complete the following and e-mail it as an attachment to habitat@ithaca.edu with E-board application as the subject line. Applications are due no later than March 11th at 5pm. Please answer these questions as thoroughly as you wish! All responses should be typed.
Name:
Class:
Email:
Cell:
Thanks for your interest!
>>>President: Oversees the executive board and their responsibilities, monitors all events being planned, facilitates weekly e-board and general body meetings, monitors the email account, and acts as the main contact on behalf of the organization. Also responsible for registering the club on campus through OSEMA, working with the Vice President in submitting annual report, annual dues, and chapter/affiliate covenant to Habitat for Humanity International, and working with the Treasurer in submitting annual tithing and local affiliate donations.
>>>Vice President: Works closely with the president, leads meetings when the President is not available, assists in monitoring the email account, makes agendas and records minutes during all meetings.
>>>Treasurer: Obtains and tracks all receipts of expenditures and fundraised accounts by maintaining a log, processes all reimbursements, and works closely with executive board members to create and submit budget proposals for operational, programming, and traveling requests, as needed. Also monitors the finance section of IC Link and serves as the liaison between the Financial Department of OSEMA, the Student Government Association, and Habitat for Humanity.
>>>Education/Advocacy: Educates members on how Habitat for Humanity operates, informs the general body about current developments in Habitat for Humanity International, and acts as a resource and motivator for a comprehensive understanding of local affordable housing, and poverty issues including homelessness. Also works to reach out to the local community and sponsor advocacy events to further the Habitat for Humanity mission. This includes but is not limited to planning Act! Speak! Build! Week events and the sleep-out. Also responsible for organizing tabling schedules when necessary. Will lastly serve as Ithaca Habitat’s intercampus liaison as part of the intercampus coalition that will be formed by the end of this year.
>>>Volunteer Coordinator: Works actively with local affiliates (South Eastern Steuben County and Tompkins County) and arranges weekly builds for the organization. Must foster close partnerships with our primary affiliate, South East Steuben County, and attend at least one board meeting per semester.
>>>Special Events Co-Chairs (2): Organizes and plans all fundraising events that Ithaca College Habitat for Humanity sponsors. This may include, but is not limited to, flocking, Habidash, Row for Humanity, coordinators of Act! Speak! Build! events, and any other fundraisers decided upon. Works closely with the other special events co-chair in order to share responsibilities equally. Coordinates advertising and works with the treasurer to ensure adequate funding for each event, and delegates responsibilities to board members and committee members when necessary.
>>>Break Trip Coordinator: Selects locations for Winter and Spring Break trips, registers with Habitat International, selects break trip leaders, recruits drivers, reserves vans, and plays a role in helping trip leaders develop budget proposals. Also, advertises for break trips, organizes necessary paper work for break trip sign-ups, and also meets with each break trip leader to pass on all necessary information. In addition, he or she must be available to help guide each break trip leader through the various planning processes of making contact with the local building affiliate, finding directions, and arranging accommodations. Following each trip, coordinator should distribute an evaluation form for each trip and gather data for future years.
>>> Webmaster: Responsible for updating and maintaining the webpage and Facebook group for the organization. The webmaster will also be responsible for assisting with advertisement of events and weekly meetings via Facebook messages/invites or Intercom articles.
To apply, download the application below. If the download doesn't work, here's all the information we need from you! Complete the following and e-mail it as an attachment to habitat@ithaca.edu with E-board application as the subject line. Applications are due no later than March 11th at 5pm. Please answer these questions as thoroughly as you wish! All responses should be typed.
Name:
Class:
Email:
Cell:
- What position(s) are you applying for and why? (please list in order of preference)
- What qualities do you have that make you a good candidate for this position?
- How have you been involved in Habitat previously?
- What are your goals for Habitat next year?
Thanks for your interest!
| E-Board Application |
