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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Director of Membership is an [[Executive]] level position. Tasks of this position vary and are focused on providing administration for the entire [[Department of Membership]] including {{Head}}s, {{CC}}s, {{Mayor}}, {{MoNR}}, and {{MoAS}}. The Director will also be called upon to offer counsel and insight to the other Directors and Officers.  
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Director of Membership is an [[Executive]] level position. The goal of this position is to administrate and lead the Department of Membership, which focuses on the internal needs and morale of our registered members.  
  
 
'''Position Level:''' [[Executive]]
 
'''Position Level:''' [[Executive]]
  
'''Department:''' [[Department of Administration]]/[[Executive Branch]]
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'''Department:''' [[Department of Membership]]/[[Executive Branch]]
  
 
'''Rotation:''' Non-rotating position
 
'''Rotation:''' Non-rotating position
  
 
'''Merit Eligibility:''' [[Executive Merit]]
 
'''Merit Eligibility:''' [[Executive Merit]]
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===Contact===
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To contact the Director of Membership, email [mailto:membership@tarvalon.net membership@tarvalon.net]. If you are a member of one of our membership groups, prioritize contacting your immediate Admin of that group, instead of contacting the Director. If you are a returning member and would like to have forum access back, you may email the Director of Membership.
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===Chain of Command===
 
===Chain of Command===
The Director of Membership reports directly to the {{Keeper}}.  
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The Director of Membership reports directly to the [[Cordamora]].  
  
The {{Head}}s, {{CC}}s, {{MoNR}}, {{MoAS}} and {{Mayor}} all report to the Director of Membership.
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The {{Head}}s, {{CC}}s, {{MoNR}}, {{MoAS}}, and {{Mayor}} all report to the Director of Membership.
  
 
==Duties and Responsibilities==
 
==Duties and Responsibilities==
*Provide counsel to the Officers as needed.
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*Manage and lead a large team of membership admins, including hiring and supporting them and their groups.
*Perform any and all duties pertaining to facilitating Membership within our Community including discipline, encouragement, mediation, and paperwork.  
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*Liaise between Cordamora and membership administrators to facilitate discussions on maintaining and/or improving overall membership satisfaction.
*Works closely with the Keeper, and to some extent, the Director of Moderators.
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*Perform administrative duties pertaining to facilitating members' experience within our community including encouragement, moderation, having a voice in discipline, and paperwork.
*This position is an administrator on our message boards in order to facilitate the position's responsibilities to be informed and involved with all levels of membership and groups.
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*Have frequent interaction with site members on the forums and Discord, helping to ensure there are active threads and to be recognizable as well as accessible.
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*Be a super moderator of the message boards with the ability to moderate all forums as needed. As such, must opt in to every optional forum.
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*Work with the Cordamora, [[Director of Online Events]], and [[Tower Mediator]]s, as well as the entire Executive team across departmental lines to maintain and improve our internally facing community experience. This includes attending quarterly meetings, joining group chats, brainstorming ideas and processes to improve or at least maintain an appreciable level of member satisfaction, etc.
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*Check the Director's email and forums daily in order to provide quick responses.
  
 
==Expectations==
 
==Expectations==
*Tact, diplomacy, and discretion are absolutely crucial in this position, as you'll be privy to information and decisions that normal members are not. You will be trusted with being able to see all of the forums on our boards, as well as access to private information about members and their interactions.  
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*Tact, diplomacy, and discretion are absolutely crucial in this position, as you'll be privy to information and decisions that other members are not. You will be trusted with being able to see all of the forums on our boards, as well as access to private information about members and their interactions.
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===Time Commitment===
 
===Time Commitment===
 
*Able and willing to provide at least 15-20 hours per week.
 
*Able and willing to provide at least 15-20 hours per week.
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==Qualifications==
 
==Qualifications==
*Must currently be a Senior Member with a tenure of at least one year.  
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*Must currently be a Tower Sworn in good standing with a tenure of at least one year.
*Must have experience in a Membership position (this includes all administrative positions and all staff positions such as Hall members, Hearts, Honor Guards, and other in-Ajah/Company positions) or have real life experience that directly pertains to this Department's functionings.  
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*Must have experience in a Membership position (this includes all administrative positions and all staff positions such as Hall members, Hearts, Honor Guards, and other in-Ajah/Company positions) or have real life experience that directly pertains to this Department's function.
*Knowledge of the Bylaws and Membership Manual are a must.  
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*Ability to be objective and fair during discussions with the mediators related to membership issues and conflict resolution, as well as knowing when to recuse from these discussions.
*Must have knowledge of Excel spreadsheets or be willing to learn quickly.
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*Strong familiarity with the Membership Manual and our community processes.
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*Willingness to become familiar with the Code of Conduct, Mediation Guide, and Accountability Guide.
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*Preferred, but not required:
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**Experience using Xenforo (our forum software), or moderation tools would be helpful.
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**Conflict resolution skills.
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**Supervisory experience either online or in real life.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
This role was created in June 2006, when the position of {{MaA}} was retired and the {{Keeper}}'s duties evolved into supervising all departments.
 
This role was created in June 2006, when the position of {{MaA}} was retired and the {{Keeper}}'s duties evolved into supervising all departments.
  
Until the [[2010 Admin Meeting]], the {{Hall}} was a general staff position under this Department of Membership and duties of the Director included selecting members of the Hall.  
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Until the [[2010 Admin Meeting]], the {{Hall}} was a general staff position under this Department of Membership and duties of the Director included selecting members of the Hall.
 
===Directors of the Department of Membership===
 
===Directors of the Department of Membership===
 
;Current
 
;Current
*[[Sa'areah Britthorn]]: September 12, 2012 - present
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*[[Roheryn ni Galghandhrei t'al'Djinn]]: November 12, 2022 - present
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;Previous
 
;Previous
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*[[Loraella Melodie]]: April 20, 2022 - December 27, 2022
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*[[Alenya Al'Roran]]: February 9, 2021 - April 28, 2022
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*[[Sa'areah Britthorn]]: September 12, 2012 - February 8, 2021
 
*[[Serenla Tamowith]]: November 24, 2008 - September 14, 2012
 
*[[Serenla Tamowith]]: November 24, 2008 - September 14, 2012
 
*[[Vivianna L'antreau]]: June 29, 2006 - November 24, 2008
 
*[[Vivianna L'antreau]]: June 29, 2006 - November 24, 2008
  
 
[[Category:Tower Roles]]
 
[[Category:Tower Roles]]
[[Category:Department of Membership Positions]]
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[[Category:Department of Membership Positions| ]]

Latest revision as of 07:31, 17 May 2023

Overview

Director of Membership is an Executive level position. The goal of this position is to administrate and lead the Department of Membership, which focuses on the internal needs and morale of our registered members.

Position Level: Executive

Department: Department of Membership/Executive Branch

Rotation: Non-rotating position

Merit Eligibility: Executive Merit

Contact

To contact the Director of Membership, email membership@tarvalon.net. If you are a member of one of our membership groups, prioritize contacting your immediate Admin of that group, instead of contacting the Director. If you are a returning member and would like to have forum access back, you may email the Director of Membership.

Chain of Command

The Director of Membership reports directly to the Cordamora.

The Heads, Company Commanders, Master/Mistress of Novices and Recruits, Master/Mistress of Accepted and Soldiers, and Mayor all report to the Director of Membership.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead a large team of membership admins, including hiring and supporting them and their groups.
  • Liaise between Cordamora and membership administrators to facilitate discussions on maintaining and/or improving overall membership satisfaction.
  • Perform administrative duties pertaining to facilitating members' experience within our community including encouragement, moderation, having a voice in discipline, and paperwork.
  • Have frequent interaction with site members on the forums and Discord, helping to ensure there are active threads and to be recognizable as well as accessible.
  • Be a super moderator of the message boards with the ability to moderate all forums as needed. As such, must opt in to every optional forum.
  • Work with the Cordamora, Director of Online Events, and Tower Mediators, as well as the entire Executive team across departmental lines to maintain and improve our internally facing community experience. This includes attending quarterly meetings, joining group chats, brainstorming ideas and processes to improve or at least maintain an appreciable level of member satisfaction, etc.
  • Check the Director's email and forums daily in order to provide quick responses.

Expectations

  • Tact, diplomacy, and discretion are absolutely crucial in this position, as you'll be privy to information and decisions that other members are not. You will be trusted with being able to see all of the forums on our boards, as well as access to private information about members and their interactions.

Time Commitment

  • Able and willing to provide at least 15-20 hours per week.

Qualifications

  • Must currently be a Tower Sworn in good standing with a tenure of at least one year.
  • Must have experience in a Membership position (this includes all administrative positions and all staff positions such as Hall members, Hearts, Honor Guards, and other in-Ajah/Company positions) or have real life experience that directly pertains to this Department's function.
  • Ability to be objective and fair during discussions with the mediators related to membership issues and conflict resolution, as well as knowing when to recuse from these discussions.
  • Strong familiarity with the Membership Manual and our community processes.
  • Willingness to become familiar with the Code of Conduct, Mediation Guide, and Accountability Guide.
  • Preferred, but not required:
    • Experience using Xenforo (our forum software), or moderation tools would be helpful.
    • Conflict resolution skills.
    • Supervisory experience either online or in real life.

History

This role was created in June 2006, when the position of Master at Arms was retired and the Keeper's duties evolved into supervising all departments.

Until the 2010 Admin Meeting, the Hall was a general staff position under this Department of Membership and duties of the Director included selecting members of the Hall.

Directors of the Department of Membership

Current
Previous