Skylinersop16 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Greetings. I am currently in the planning stages of launching a drum and bugle corps in the Binghamton area of upstate New York. As with any new organization, it is essential that a sound and organized staff is assembled to oversee operations, set goals and establish plans to achieve those goals. Following is a list of positions that I am currently looking to fill: Assistant Director Responsibilities include: -assisting in day to day operation of the corps -attending board meetings -filling in whenever the corps director is unable to attend any function. Business Manager Responsibilities include: -attending board meetings -booking events such as parades and other community functions to raise money or otherwise -working with director and treasurer to ensure proper use of corps funds as related to equipment and other expenses -working with director and public relations director to plan and implement paid and free advertising opportunities and to ensure that paid advertising stays on track -collecting dues and communicating with director and treasurer on dues information Treasurer Responsibilities include: -attending board meetings -assisting in initial preparation of 501©(3) documents and preparing books for state and local audits as required -keeping books and checks in order and presenting reports to board of directors at meetings -working and communicating with director and business manager on any corps profits or expenses Secretary Responsibilities include: -attending board meetings -keeping a record of meeting minutes of all board meetings and communicating them with board members -creating and maintaining corps membership rosters and emergency forms -keeping all member emergency information and making sure it is available if needed -managing and producing all corps communication (letters, emails, newsletters, etc., regarding rehearsals, schedules, etc.) -supporting corps director for all secretarial duties, such as writing and sending letters and other correspondence -assisting recruitment director with any projects that require secretarial support Public Relations Director Responsibilities include: -attending board meetings -creating press releases for corps website and public news to be approved by director -releasing news to public -assisting recruitment director with any projects that require media attention -assisting in maintaining the corps website -building relationships with local schools and community businesses for recruitment or sponsorship Director of Recruitment Responsibilities include: -attending board meetings -establishing contacts within local schools to obtain membership -working with director, secretary, business manager and Public Relations Director as needed to create and implement recruitment campaigns -following up on leads such as internet interest forms or recruitment booths Quartermaster Responsibilities include: -attending board meetings -maintaining and recording inventory of all corps equipment and uniforms -communicating with director and business manager if any equipment needs repair or replacement -establishing a staff of volunteers to assist with any uniform tailoring and fitting -keeping records of all past sheet music and drill charts for archive purposes Director of Support Services Responsibilities include: -attending board meetings -creating and overseeing fundraising campaigns -communicating with director and business manager on all funds received from fundraising -assembling a staff of volunteers to assist in any campaign and to assist corps in various day to day activity All of these positions include a seat on the board of directors and are strictly voluntary, non-paid positions, as required by IRS code 501©(3) for purposes of a non-profit corporation. If you are interested in any of the above positions please feel free to contact me at conquistadorsdbc@gmail.com or fill out an interest form on our website, www.conquistadorsdbc.org, and I will contact you. This is a huge opportunity to bring competitive drum and bugle corps back to the southern tier region of New York. It will be a lot of work but the payoff is well worth it. If interested, please contact me. Sincerely, Harry Eldridge, Jr. Director Roselle Park Conquistadors Drum & Bugle Corps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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