Communications Officer Applications Request

Position has been filled thank you to all who applied and for your continued support of the AMVETS Riders.
 
SUBJECT:  Application for National Communications Officer
 
The National Executive Board is requesting applications for National Communications Officer.  There will be a conference call interview with the Executive Board.  The deadline for application submission is December 4, 2021.
 
The National AMVETS Riders Standing Operating Procedures, Unified Bylaws, and Officers Manual outline criteria for Communications Officer: www.amvetsridersnational.org
 
Qualifications for appointed National Office:
 
The qualifications to hold a National Appointed Office are as follows:

1. No qualifications required.

 
2021-2022 Unified Bylaws as follows:
 
11.10 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER shall be responsible for the planning, formulation, and development of a communications program, including, but not limited to, publicity, organizational publications, promotional material, and Riders internet website. The Communication Officer shall be responsible for efficient and proper liaison with all communications media-press, radio, motion pictures, periodicals, television, and all forms of advertising. In addition, they shall compile from year to year all records of historical value and interest for AMVETS Riders. Communication Officers from all levels of the Riders shall unify to compile this historical data. The Communication Officer shall perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Board or the President.
 
Communication Officer Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and distribute various types of content, including material for website, press releases, marketing material and other types of content that distribute messages to membership and public.
• Create and produce newsletter for National AMVETS Riders Organization.
• Manage AMVETS Riders social media, such as; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
• Manage and update AMVETS Riders calendar of events including conference calls and deadlines required for letters and communication within the AMVETS organization.
• Annual participation in all National Functions.

 
Specific Qualifications:

• Effective written and verbal communication with all National AMVETS Riders board members and membership.
• Strong PC skills to include Word, Mail Chimp, Excel, video applications, Facebook and Facebook Live, Zoom.

 
Applications to include:

• Applicant’s history with the AMVETS/Auxiliary/Sons/Riders organization
• Skills applicable to the requirements of the office.
• Letter of intent, to include why applicant would be a good fit for the office, time and travel availability, and any other information applicant feels is pertinent.

 
John Reando
AMVETS Riders National President