Captain of Soldiers

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Overview

The Captain of Soldiers is an Admin position in the Department of Membership. The position focuses on handling all aspects of a Soldier's life in the Tower and provides counsel when requested to the Director of Membership and the Officers.

It is a rotating role which rotates every 18 months.

Chain of Command

The Captain of Soldiers reports directly to the Director of Membership.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides counsel to the administration as needed
  • Keeps track of where soldiers are at and sends raising packets as necessary
  • Provides the first line of defense when membership problems with soldiers arise
  • Works with the Director and other membership admins when inter-group problems arise
  • Moderates the two forums associated with Soldiers
  • Moderates the usergroups associated with Soldiers
  • Builds morale and activity for the Soldiers and within the Garrison
  • Works to coordinate plans to celebrate community-wide festivals and freedays
  • Writes quarterly reports to the Director, Keeper, and Amyrlin Seat regarding the Soldiers
  • Any other possible responsibilty that deals with Soldiers

Requirements

  • Must be a male Senior Member for at least six months.
  • Knowledge of the Bylaws and Member Manual are a plus; if you don't know them, you will learn them
  • Must be able to use tact, diplomacy, and discretion, as the role be privy to information that normal members are not
  • Must be willing to serve in the role for a full 18 month term

History

Originally this role was called the Captain of the Guard. The duties of the roles included being the Junior Member Administrator for both Recruits and Soldiers. In July 2007 the role was split to Captain of Soldiers and Captain of Recruits.

Captains of Soldiers