Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Are you interested in becoming a Coordinator for the John Birch Society?
We are currently building our talent pool of those who are interested in becoming a JBS Coordinator, but not currently hiring.
Purpose of the Coordinator Position: To build the organizational structure, activity, and influence of The John Birch Society within his assigned territory, i.e., building, motivating, and managing an effective grassroots organization.
General Responsibilities:
- The Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment of members and the building of chapters and sections. You will be directly and primarily responsible for the growth and health of the organization within his/her territory.
- Find, train, motivate and supervise chapter leaders and section leaders. The Coordinator is accountable for their productivity and will work with them regularly. You will then evaluate each volunteer leader’s effectiveness and will implement training programs to improve their skills every quarter.
- The Coordinator’s priority is to establish new chapters and strengthen existing chapters. His/her secondary responsibilities include establishing committees such as SYLP, Con-Con, Get US Out, etc.
- As a leader, the Coordinator is responsible for the influence that the organization exercises. He/her must find and develop leaders who will assume responsibility for the success of local projects.
- Coordinators must not lead chapters, speakers’ committees, or other local projects; they are professionals, not paid volunteers!
- Develop effective leadership for standing committees and special activities (e.g., Speakers Bureau, Businessmen’s Seminars, Council Dinners, Executive Meetings, subscription drives).
- The Coordinator must cooperate with all races and religions in a manner of goodwill, consistent with The John Birch Society's aims.
- Develop a growing base of financial support through donations and or Continued Support Club (CSC) contributions to be self-funded.
Requirements:
The Coordinator must be knowledgeable with the agenda of the John Birch Society.
The Coordinator must be able to speak to people, react to questions, and be comfortable speaking in front of a crowd.
The Coordinator must be a self-starter and able to work on their own.
The Coordinator must live within his/her territory's primary zone that has the most significant potential for success. The location will be a prerequisite of his employment.
Travel is a necessary part of the Coordinator's duties. In general, two weeks per month work schedule is within your home zone; the remaining time could be requiring lodging. The travel schedule is dependent based on activity or events that require greater attention for success. We recommend that each Coordinator have available a vehicle that is in good working order and meets State safety standards.