December 3, 2009
 
      TO:  Delta Zeta Alumnae
  
FROM:  National Council
   
      RE:  State Alumnae Chairman Position Opening
 
Plans for launching the State Alumnae Chairman Program Pilot beginning in January 2010 are well underway and the Search Committee is seeking qualified volunteers from each pilot state to participate in the program. 

The two areas identified for the pilot are the Great Lakes Area and the Southeast Area.  The Area Team positions of the Membership Chairman, the Development Chairman and the Public Relations Chairman in these two pilot areas will be suspended during the duration of the pilot.  A State/Country Alumnae Chairman will be appointed for Michigan, Ohio and Canada in the Great Lakes Area.  A State Alumnae Chairman will be appointed for Alabama, Florida and Georgia in the Southeast Area.  A total of six State/Country Alumnae Chairmen, reporting to their respective Area Alumnae Directors, will participate in the pilot. 

Attached with this communication is a detailed job description and a Position Interest Application.  In addition, below is general information about the basic job responsibilities, position requirements and time commitment. 

Job Responsibilities:  It shall be the duty of the State Alumnae Chairman to cultivate member opportunities and connections within the state and to engage members not affiliated with an alumnae chapter or chapter association and to support the alumnae leadership within her state.  The State Alumnae Chairman will report directly to the Area Alumnae Director.  The State Alumnae Chairman will work with the Regional Collegiate Coordinator in connection with alumnae activities at Region events and in identifying volunteers to assist with collegiate chapters within the state.
 
Position Requirements:  Candidates must possess an enthusiasm about Delta Zeta; exceptional interpersonal, networking, communication and organizational skills; the ability to motivate others through effective communication of desired objectives; be willing to look/assess objectively, recognizing that all outcomes may not be popular; the ability to identify needs of varying demographics within the alumnae membership and suggest/implement plans to engage alumnae membership at a variety of levels; and reside in the state to which she is appointed.  The ideal candidate should have experience and comfort with technology tools that will enable and enhance necessary communications.  A strong working knowledge of Delta Zeta policies and procedures is preferred.  Some travel will be required.
 
Position Time Commitment:  January – June 2010 - the State Alumnae Chairman agrees to participate in position training; to participate on monthly conference calls for pilot feedback before, during and after the pilot; to maintain communications as necessary with the Area Alumnae Director in her area; to report as needed to National Council on the alumnae activities in her state.  Some travel will be required. 
 
If you are interested in learning more about this unique opportunity or would like to be considered for this position, please complete the enclosed Position Interest Application and submit it no later than December 20, 2009, along with your resume and/or questions to:
 
                                      State Alumnae Chairman Search Committee
                                      c/o National Council
                                      Pilot@dzshq.com
 
If you are aware of potential candidates for this position, please feel free to forward this information.  You may also download the application and reference forms via the Delta Zeta Web site at http://www.deltazeta.org/.
 
Should you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Pilot Committee at Pilot@dzshq.com. 
 
Attachment:  Alumnae Structure Pilot FAQs
 
cc:  Alumnae Chapter Presidents
      Area Alumnae Directors