Title: Director at Large – Website
Term: 2 years
Method of Appointment: Elected by Membership at Annual General Meeting
Reporting Structure: Reports to the President
Time Commitment: 0.5 to 1.5 hours per week
Position Scope:
The Director at Large – Website is responsible for the regular upkeep and maintenance of the Association’s website. The Director at Large – Website works with the Executive and Board of Directors to post current and timely content, update webpages, upload documents, run updates, and liaise with MLA’s hosting company about technology issues relating to the website and email.
Benefits of the Position:
- Opportunity to expand on and/or develop skills relevant to the profession in a safe and supportive environment
- Develop a rich and fulsome portfolio of experiences and strengthen your Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Satisfaction of making a difference in the community
- Opportunity to connect with other, committed individuals in the profession and throughout Manitoba
- Ability to network with colleagues across Manitoba
- Increased understanding of group dynamics and relationships
- May have the opportunity to represent the Association at the national level, through The Partnership, which the Association is a member of
Required Skills:
- A commitment to, and a clear understanding of, the mission and vision of the Association
- Knowledge of the meeting procedures, decision-making rules, governance policies and the bylaws and constitution of the Association
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail-oriented
Desirable Skills:
- One year of previous service on a Board
- One year of experience managing a website
- Experience with Word Press
- Understanding of User Experience in relation to web design
Duties:
- Regularly attends scheduled meetings
- Orients incoming Director at Large – Website
- Maintains passwords related to email and website for the Board members
- Post current content
- Update webpages
- Upload documents, such as letters
- Monitors email as appropriate
- Create and manage a committee to assist with website content and offer feedback on design
- Adjust website design to enhance navigation
Deliverables:
- Provide a brief written report of activities for the Annual Report
- Provide a report to membership at the Annual General Meeting on general activities and accomplishments
- Provide reports on accomplishments at Board Meetings
Review Date: May 10, 2020 (BB; KM)
Approval Date: May 24, 2020