State Board Position Profile
State Communications
Term:
Two years, starting every odd numbered year
Status:
Appointed and attends board meetings
Requirements:
Communication skills
Duties:

• Works with other state officers and committees to help gain visibility for state priorities including program, public policy and voter education, membership, AAUW Funds and leadership
• Serves as a consultant to branch communications chairs in the areas of media relations, newsletters, websites, and planning and goal setting
• Serves, along with the state president, as a media spokesperson
• Maintains regular contact with branch communications chairs. Shares successful media, publications, and website strategies with branches
• Gains visibility for AAUW initiatives by disseminating AAUW information to the media. When representing AAUW, adheres to AAUW positions on key issues and to the AAUW style guide. Sends press clippings to the AAUW
• Submits board meeting reports as needed
• As requested by the state president

Updated 2 Mar 2012