GENERAL SUMMARY :
Assists the Internal Affairs Director in managing and recommending strategies for the programs assigned to Internal Affairs Division.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- in the development, implementation, and functionality of member based operations to promote and increase the recruitment, retention, and engagement of the individual member in their associations with The American Legion.
- departments and districts in developing new posts and revitalizing posts identified as needing additional support.
- revise, and update publications, manuals, communications, and directives supporting the Internal Affairs programs.
- and coordinate the printing and distribution of membership cards.
- in the development, evaluation and where approved, implementation of strategies pertaining to all Internal Affairs programs which may include, but not limited to :
- of The American Legion
- Legion Riders
- American Legion Amateur Radio Club
- Emergency Fund
- Up For Life
- American Legion College
- Legion Education Institute
- Training Initiatives
- Training Newsletter
- with military components
- Service Medal Award
- Membership Awards
- in the evaluation of expenditures by project for cost / benefit reporting and effectiveness and implements revision of membership acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies.
- communication liaison link to five geographic regions and the National Vice Commanders.
- the National Organization in field assignments designed to market participation in all programs of The American Legion.
Educates, motivates, and provides feedback for membership strategies.
- with outreach designed to increase and improve membership in the organization.
- other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP (reports directly to) : DEPUTY DIRECTOR / INTERNAL AFFAIRS
MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Select only one under each category) :
Education / Technical Knowledge :
College education Four year degree or knowledge of specialized principles or techniques equivalent to those that would normally be obtained through a formal four-year college / university academic program;
or in-depth specialized training directly related to the type of work to be performed.
Additional Skills Needed :
- extensive prior experience working with veterans and / or other civic organization preferred.
- in working with and / or supervising other personnel.
- be able to travel for meetings, conferences, field assignments, etc.
- be able to develop presentations and assess content for overall effect.
- to be a capable speaker, presenter, and facilitator.
- have good writing skills, strong organizational / planning / coordinating skills.
- be familiar with computer operations and have knowledge of Microsoft Office : Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience :
3 years up to 5 years
Supervision of Others :
The position is responsible for orienting and training others, and assigning and reviewing their work. May also be responsible for acting in a lead or senior capacity over other positions performing essentially the same work, or related technical tasks and reporting to a higher level on a formal basis.
Last updated : 2024-04-24