Packet of Information for Mu State Editor Position
The Personnel Committee is seeking a new Mu State Editor contingent upon the election of Dr. Beverly Helms as DKG International President, effective August 1, 2012. Deadline for submission of application is March 31, 2012. See the Application Form for specifics of applying and the deadline guidelines.
Please share with members in whom you recognize these qualities and encourage them to apply, if you are not interested.
Qualifications:
* Is an active member in good standing in Mu State for a minimum of five years
* Possess skills in photography, editing, lay out, design, developing, publishing and mailing newsletters or skills in journalism or other equivalent areas required.
* Is skilled in the operation of a microcomputer system using desktop publishing and word processing software in conjunction with a database
* Has the willingness and available time to carry out prescribed duties
* Will be available to start working on August 1, 2012 with initial responsibility for the Fall 2012 (October) issue.
Duties and Responsibilities of the State Editor:
1. Prepare and publish four (4) issues of the Florida Rays annually, unless changed by Mu State action.
2. Include photographs and reports in the Florida Rays, of State, Regional and International meetings and workshops, or other events as directed by the State President.
3. Solicit and select articles from members for publication.
4. Read, evaluate and edit all material submitted for publication.
5. Provide for special interest columns.
6. Coordinate a schedule for committees, officers and other personnel to submit articles for publication.
7. Obtain or continue the mailing permit each year and continue the existing procedure for delivery of printed copies to the mailing service or arrange for such.
8. Coordinate with international the mailing lists, with and without email addresses, to disseminate copies of each issue of Florida Rays to Mu State members, International officers and committee chairs as well as state organization presidents as appropriate.
9. Electronic dissemination is used for those with email addresses on file at International Headquarters.
10. Comply with the confidentiality and privacy laws regarding the use of members’ photographs and personally identifiable data.
11. Develop an online version of each issue and coordinate with the webmaster to post the issues of the Florida Rays on the Mu State Website.
12. Provide the Mu State webmaster with pictures for posting on the website from Society events
13. Serve as ex-officio (non-voting) member of committees as directed by the State President, or as listed in the Mu State Bylaws and Standing Rules.
14. Perform such duties and responsibilities as directed by the State President, State Executive Board and the Personnel Committee
Term of Office: Once approved by the Executive Board, the State Editor may succeed herself. Contingent upon a satisfactory evaluation by the Personnel Committee, recommendation by the Personnel Committee and approval of the Mu State Executive Board, the editor may be awarded a professional services contract for the subsequent biennium.
Compensation:
*The Editor will receive a professional services contract. Changes to the compensation are dependent on the Personnel Committee recommendation and approval by the Mu State Executive Board. For the 2012-2013 year the compensation will be $2,988.00.
* Each biennium the Editor will be reimbursed for attendance at the two fall workshops and one spring state convention. Reimbursement for attendance at district, regional and/or international meetings may be made up to the amount in the Mu State adopted budget for the position(s). If required to attend by the President, funds must be available in the Mu State adopted operating budget.
* Reimbursement for personal office expenses are taken from the amount approved for the position(s) in the Mu State adopted budget.
* Reimbursement for Photographer duties as included in the Mu State Budget for that position.
Further Information
Completed applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2012 or emailed to
Ruth Pridgen, Chair of Personnel Committee by that date:
Ruth Pridgen
1544 LeBaron Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Contact Ruth with any questions you have.
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