Committee Selection
Dear members,
With the start of Trinity term the time has
come again for the selection of a new OUEngSoc committee. If you are
enthusiastic, able, and committed and believe that you could
contribute positively towards the running of the society (such as
finding sponsorship, keeping members informed, handling the website,
marketing the society, managing the finances, and organising a wide
range of events, socials, trips and talks) then please do apply!
The
selection process...
The committee selection process shall
be a first round of applications followed by a second round of
interviews for selected applicants. If you're a member then you may
apply to any of the committee positions with the exception of
President and Vice-President (all positions open are detailed
below).
To apply, please email to ouengsoc@gmail.com
your CV and no more than 300 words
describing: why you wish to be on the committee, why you would wish
to hold the particular position for which you are applying (stating
any relevant experience), what visions and ideas you might have for
new events or the development of the society, and any major
commitments next year which might affect the amount of time you have
available for the society. Please make the subject of your
email "OUEngSoc Application".
Applications
must be received by MIDDAY SUNDAY 3rd Week (9th May)! (EXTENDED)
Positions open:
Secretary
The Secretary registers the society each term,
takes minutes at the committee meetings, sends the weekly society
emails, maintains the membership list and promotes the society to
other departments and societies within the university. A full
description of the Secretary's official duties can be found in the
Constitution.
Treasurer
The treasurer is responsible for keeping the
accounts up to date and handling all dealings with the bank. A full
description of the Treasurer's official duties can be found in the
Constitution.
Marketing Officer
The Marketing Officer is responsible
for the marketing of events and the society, maintaining the Facebook
group (including creating Facebook events), and maintaining a good
relationship with other societies, parties, institutes and
departments.
Sponsorship Officer
The Sponsorship Officer is
responsible for renewing current sponsorship agreements and finding
new sponsors for the society.
IT Officer
The IT Officer maintains the website such
that it contains up to date information on all talks, event, trips,
socials and opportunities and is responsible for the upkeep of the
mailing list.
Events Officer (x5)
The Events Officers are the main
contacts for the assigned sponsor(s) and are the leaders and
organisers of any events associated with those sponsors.
Responsibilities include booking of venues, liaising with the
speakers/guests, ordering food if required, setting and packing up,
and organising trips, lectures, speaker events and socials. Usually
an Events Officer will be in charge of one or two events a year and
will help out with other events.
The committee selection process is detailed in the new OUEngSoc
Constitution. If anyone has any particular questions regarding this
document then, until it is on the website, please contact the
Secretary who will be more than happy to provide you with a copy.
All the very best of luck with your applications!
Yours,
James Dolan
OUEngSoc Secretary
