Division Leaders
Position Description
Division Leader
Purpose
The Division Leader is responsible for organizing and leading the Council Representatives and Atlarge Representatives within his or her Division to plan and execute the programs and activities at the grassroots level needed to accomplish the Association’s mission and strategic plans. The Division Leader is responsible for ensuring effective two-way communication between state and regional leaders and the Vice Chairman – Mission Accomplishment.
Qualifications
A Division Leader is able to able to listen, think creatively, communicate effectively, forge consensus, lead and inspire others. An understanding of and experience in grassroots political organizing is highly desirable. Personal traits such as patience, persistence and persuasiveness are important. An enthusiastic commitment to the Association’s mission and a willingness to devote considerable time and energy are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruits, appoints and trains Representative Coordinators where needed in consultation with Vice Chairman – Mission Accomplishment and State Representatives for his or her Division
- Chairs regular meetings with Council Representatives and At-large Representatives in the Division
- Encourages the planning and execution of programs at the State/Regional Level
- Coordinates NARP state or regional activities within the Division
- Makes regular reports of problems, opportunities, activities and accomplishments to the Vice Chairman – Mission Accomplishment
- Identifies and recruits qualified candidates for Representative Coordinators where needed and the Council of Representatives, especially where there are vacancies
- Identifies and spreads the use of “best practices” identified by NARP and its leaders
- Coordinates with other Division Leaders on projects or programs that cross Division boundaries Reports to Vice Chairman – Mission Accomplishment Supervises Representative Coordinators
Approved by the Division Leaders in Alexandria, VA 04/22/12