VP Communications

Roles and Responsibilities

The Vice President of Communications is responsible for the timely dissemination of information both to and from the Chapter membership, using various tools to accomplish the objective.

 The roles and responsibilities are as follows:

• Notify membership of PMI CVC events, elections, job postings, and other communications.
• Manage and publish the bi-monthly newsletter, establishing volunteer committees as required.
• Solicit and/or write articles for the bi-monthly newsletter.
• Document Meeting Minutes from the monthly Board of Directors meeting and distribute as appropriate.
• Obtain current Data Exchange Program (DEP) files as needed for use in mailing Chapter event notices, newsletters and the Annual Report.
• Manage contracts for outsourcing of publications, mailings, web hosting, domain name registration, online registration tool, merchant account service, Board of Directors collaboration site (Epiware), conference call service and other web services as needed.
• Manage all website and mail list sponsorship advertising and ensure payment for sponsorships occurs.
• Working with other Board members as needed, maintain website and implement new pages.
• Gather and report statistics on website usage.
• Coordinate an annual review of the website with other Board members (and Chapter members as needed).
• Set up and maintain mail list contact groups, on-line registration, and email accounts.
• Respond to website, mail list and online registration comments and questions.
• Provide Technical Support for the online Annual Membership Survey.
• Maintain schedule of conference call line usage. 

Important Qualifications or Skills

• Dedication and commitment to the organization
• Writing skills
• Basic understanding of website design and computer fundamentals
• Understanding of good design principles for website content management
• Basic understanding of HTML is beneficial
• Ability to motivate and lead team members
• Basic knowledge or awareness of latest communication mediums
• Creative thinking