Applications for the 2022-2023
Executive Board Director Positions Now Open!
Each position gets real life professional experience, gains leadership skills in a business environment and provides valuable experiences that will positively impact your marketing career.
Our Executive Board consists of student-professionals with the desire to be part of something big! We all share aspirations to succeed, a positive mindset and responsibility for our work and actions. Candidates must be prepared to attend all board meetings and help ensure that AMA remains a positive, open-minded and ambitious group of student-professionals.
What is a Director? The director position is a department aid that works under a VP to ensure department tasks & goals are completed efficiently.
To apply for an Executive Board position, please download and fill out the application form below. Instructions for submitting and sending in the application are located within the document. Descriptions for the positions can be found below.
For any questions, please contact the President of CSUN AMA Celine Campos at [email protected]
President
Description:
The President’s duties shall be to preside at all Association meetings; appoint all special committees; be an ex-officio member of all committees; be chairperson of the Executive committee; establish dates for nominations, elections, and transitional meetings; establish semester budget; be responsible for motivating officers; prepare a summary and analysis of duties at semester’s end
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 15 hours a week
- Must be available weekly on Thursday from 4-6 pm for board and member meetings (type of meeting alternates bi-weekly)
- Must plan and attend Summer Retreat alongside the Executive Vice Presidents of Internal and External Affairs
Tasks:
- Will call special meetings of the organization and obtain appropriate facilities for organization activities
- Will prepare and file any report required to AMA National, the Nazarian college, and/or the university
- Will attend recognized campus-wide student organization meetings
- Will represent CSUN AMA at official functions
- Will maintain contact with organization advisors
- Will oversee the Vice President’s contact with and management of Departments and functional areas of VPs
- Will remain fair and impartial during organization decision making processes
- Will organize deadlines for each department’s duties
- Will coordinate organization elections
- Will plan the Western Regional Conference alongside other AMA chapters beginning in Summer
- Will prepare the chapter plan and annual report which will be submitted to AMA National
Executive Vice President of Internal Affairs
Description:
The Executive Vice President of Internal Affairs/President Elect shall become President in the term following the academic year of election and/or when the Executive President steps down (or graduates) (with the approval of the academic advisor). He/she shall, in the event that the President is absent, decide between the Vice President of External affairs to fill in for the President, or if a vacancy occurs, until a new president is elected; assist in the coordination of events and programs’ facilitate communication within the Executive Committee; compile information for Chapter Plan in the Fall and Annual Report in the spring; update the Chapter’s constitution; and prepare a summary and analysis of duties at the semester’s end; perform any duties applicable to said office. The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Availablility:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 15 hours a week
- Must be available weekly on Thursday from 4-6 pm for board and member meetings (type of meeting alternates bi-weekly)
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Will oversee and maintain communication with the following departments to ensure proper execution of duties: Advertising and Promotions, Finance, Memberships, Multimedia Relations, and Content Management
- Will assume the duties of the President as needed
- Will assist President in preparing E-Board and Member Meeting agenda
- Will serve as an ex-officio member of standing committees
- Will plan officer’s orientation and organizational retreats alongside the President
- Will send out weekly updates through Slack to update the rest of the board of any upcoming events and weekly plans, alongside the Executive Vice President of External Affairs
- Will assist in planning the Winter and Summer Retreats alongside the President and the Executive Vice President of External Affairs
- Will prepare the chapter plan and annual report which will be submitted to AMA National alongside the Executive Vice Presidents
Executive Vice President of External Affairs
Description:
The Executive Vice President of Internal Affairs/President Elect shall become President in the term following the academic year of election and/or when the Executive President steps down (or graduates) (with the approval of the academic advisor). He/she shall, in the event that the President is absent, decide between the Vice President of External affairs to fill in for the President, or if a vacancy occurs, until a new president is elected; assist in the coordination of events and programs’ facilitate communication within the Executive Committee; compile information for Chapter Plan in the Fall and Annual Report in the spring; update the Chapter’s constitution; and prepare a summary and analysis of duties at the semester’s end; perform any duties applicable to said office. The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 15 hours a week
- Must be available weekly on Thursday from 4-6 pm for board and member meetings (type of meeting alternates bi-weekly)
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Will oversee and maintain communication with the following departments to ensure proper execution of duties: Careers and Placement, Communications, Outreach, Sponsorships, and Programs
- Will assume the duties of the President as needed
- Will assist President in preparing E-Board and Member Meeting agenda
- Will serve as an ex-officio member of standing committees
- Will remain fair and impartial during organizational decision making processes
- Will coordinate organization elections with advisor
- Will send out weekly updates through Slack to update the rest of the board of any upcoming events and weekly plans, alongside the Executive Vice President of Internal Affairs
- Will plan and attend Summer Retreat alongside the President and the Executive Vice President of Internal Affairs
- Will prepare the chapter plan and annual report which will be submitted to AMA National alongside the Executive Vice Presidents
Vice President of Advertisements & Promotions
Description:
The Vice President of Social Media and Promotions is primarily responsible for promoting the events and affairs of the collegiate chapter to the college, university, community, and AMA National.
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 10 – 12 hours a week
- Must be available weekly on Thursday from 4-6 pm for board and member meetings (type of meeting alternates bi-weekly)
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Create high effort graphics that will be shared on social media
- Edit them to fit appropriate formats (one for Facebook, one for Instagram, one for LinkedIn, etc)
- Edit and create assets with photoshop and illustrator
- Work with other departments to coordinate graphics to their likings
- Research appropriate Hashtags for each post that will go up for maximum engagement
- Set up weekly posts
- Research and stay up to date with the latest social media trends
- Keep track of the #ads_promo_requests Slack channel to keep track of promotion requests from the team
Skills:
- Canva Skills MUST be proficient or advanced
- Basic Photoshop Skills
- Some Adobe Illustrator skills preferred
Deliverables:
- 2-3 samples of content you have created; you may also provide a portfolio of content
Content Manager
Description:
As a content manager, you will be leading the Content Management Department and you will be designating and managing posts on all of the club’s social media. This will include tasks from replying and interacting on behalf of the club on social media to managing and posting content from both Advertisement and Promotions and Multimedia Relations departments.
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 10 – 12 hours a week
- Must be available weekly on Thursday from 4-6 pm for board and member meetings (type of meeting alternates bi-weekly)
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Establish social media calendar
- Coordinate posts
- Copywriting descriptions and details for graphics
- Post, interact, and reply to DMs on
- Youtube
- Establish Due dates and assign work to Multimedia and Ads and Promo
- Weekly Meetings with VPs of Ads and Promo and Multimedia
- Coordinate with the board for “Social Media Takeovers”
- Coordinate different Sub-Themes every Month
- Gather Guest speaker Headshots and Bios, shorten and spell check them for graphics
- Spell Check / Check for errors before posting
- Market Research
- Marketing Trends
- External Opportunities (Internships, Scholarships, Professional Opportunities, and other similar opportunities)
- LinkedIn Article
- General marketing best practices
- Maintain professionally-oriented pages
- Slack
- IG
Skills:
- Knowledge of Graphic Design (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator) – STRONGLY PREFERRED
- Strong Written Communications
- Strong Verbal Communication Skills
- Strong Management and Organizational Skills
- Social Media Organizational Platform Knowledge
- Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Later (Preferred)
- Marketing Research
- Strong Knowledge with Social Media platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube
Deliverables:
- Provide a writing sample (e.g. Blog post, LinkedIn article, social media post description, etc).
- Provide an example of social media
Vice President of Promotions
Description:
The Programs Department is primarily in charge of organizing socials, community service events, and logistics for occasional networking events. They will also be in charge of maintaining relationships with other chapters by inviting them to events. This department is also responsible for contacting professionals for monthly board bonding activities.
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week (Subject to change)
- Must be available weekly on Thursday from 4-6 pm for board and member meetings (type of meeting alternates bi-weekly)
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Organize and execute online socials and other virtual events
- Maintain the financial budget given for a semester
- Get all required forms submitted and completed before each event
- Find professionals to host monthly board bonding meeting
- Create relationships with other AMA chapters to invite them to events
- Execute socials for Spring 2021
- Plan community service events in Spring 2021
Skills:
- Detail-oriented
- Familiar with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Forms, Sheets)
- Strong written and verbal communication
Vice President of Sponsorships
Description:
Sponsorships Dept. is responsible for obtaining Corporate Sponsors and Food Sponsors (if meetings are in-person) for member meetings. This includes using our sponsorship packet and outreaching to businesses that we can partner and work with. He/she will report regularly to the Executive Vice President of External Affairs, and keep them updated on any events that take place. The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week (Subject to change)
- Must be available weekly on Thursday from 4-6 pm for board and member meetings (type of meeting alternates bi-weekly)
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Planning fundraisers throughout the academic year
- Contacting and working with vendors and other organizations to host fundraisers
- Networking and communicating with professionals/potential sponsors
- Practicing and delivering Sponsorship Package Pitch to potential sponsors
- Maintain sponsorship database and research new potential sponsors to contact
Skills:
- Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive/Form/Sheets)
- Professional Etiquette and Communication
- Good Communication Skills – Email and Phone Calls
- Sales Experience a plus
- Great people skills
Vice President of Membership
Description:
The Vice President of Membership shall provide an AMA student membership application to all potential student members. He/She shall check each application for accuracy, making sure all information requested is given and keep accurate membership records.
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours a week
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Will be in charge of the check-in process for all events, including the Marketing Mash-Up
- Fill out and submit Bi-Monthly reports on time (should include member attendance)
- Implement and maintain membership point system
- Will create “Member of the Month” awards
- Will complete and submit chapter plan and Annual Report by the assigned deadline
- Be responsible for the items used for tabling (ensure the items are not broken or damaged) when in-person resumes
- Be responsible for updating Matador AMA scrapbook, tabling materials, and display case when needed and in-person resumes
Skills:
- Strong Written Communications
- Strong Verbal Communication Skills
- Strong Management and Organizational Skills
Vice President of Finance (Treasurer)
Description:
The Vice President of Finance shall collect all collegiate chapter funds and deposit them in an account on behalf of the collegiate chapter of the AMA. They will be responsible for making all necessary expenditures when authorized by the President and faculty advisor, keeping financial records, and submitting a written financial report to the collegiate chapter at the last regular board meeting of each semester.
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours a week
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Will prepare a semester and annual budget as outlined by the AMA National Chapter Plan guidelines
- Will complete and submit chapter plan and annual report by the assigned deadline
- Fill out and submit Bi-Monthly reports on time
- Will be familiar with accounting procedures and policies
- Will be knowledgeable about COBAE’s Leader in Alliance (LIA) guideline for financial decisions affecting Nazarian College clubs and organizations
- Will advise Members and Executive Board on financial matters (i.e. ticket selling procedures)
- Will work with Sponsorship and Programs Dpts. to organize fundraiser events
Skills:
- Basic Math
- Spreadsheet familiarity
- Organized and strong Attention to Detail
Vice President of Multi-Media Productions
Description:
The Vice President of Multi-Media Productions will coordinate all photos and create/develop videos for AMA’s social media platforms, website, and other media outlets. He/She will also serve as a photographer for general meetings, fundraisers, community events, and firm/agency tours.
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximate 10 hours a week
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Will be responsible for providing/renting video camera, photo camera, and sound equipment
- Will be in charge of taking the Matador AMA group, departmental, and individual pictures
- Will announce photo/video disclaimer before photographing and/or videoing an event or meeting
- Will take photos of Guest Speakers and/or AMA events
- Will shoot and direct videos of Guest Speakers and/or AMA events
- Will color correct photos and fix audio for videos
- Communicate with Social Media and Promotions department for any relevant footage and/or images
- Will edit videos for AMA and upload on Matador AMA YouTube account
- Will upload Matador AMA videos and photos to a designated location determined by President, Vice President, and advisor
Required Skills:
- Basic knowledge of Photography/Videography
- Photo and video editing skills such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Final Cut Pro X
- Familiar with social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills:
- Tech-savvy
- Familiar with Google Drive and myCSUNbox
- Ability to attend AMA fundraisers/social events/firm tours to get video footage
Deliverables:
- Provide 2-3 samples of video content you have created, or you may provide a portfolio of content
Vice President of Communications
Description:
The Vice President of Communications shall keep records, except financial, handle written correspondence, perform such other related duties as the President delegates, and prepare the minutes of each board meeting which will be submitted to the officers for approval in advance of the next board meetings. They will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Internal Affairs.
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours a week
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Create and send out weekly newsletters to our subscriber list
- Responsible for the Matador AMA email account; emails should be responded to or directed to the correct department within 48 hours
- Will be in charge of managing and updating MatadorAMA.com (post articles, update positions, update our event calendar, post event pictures, etc.)
- Work with other departments to acquire proper content for the website
- Update and manage the calendar events for the public (on the website)
- Will be responsible for recording meeting minutes during every executive board meeting
- Upload meeting minutes to Canvas within 48 hours, and notify the executive board when posted (Email to Internal VP and CC President and External VP)
Required Skills:
- WordPress
- Strong writing & grammar
- Some design knowledge
- Attention to detail
Preferred Skills:
- Mail Chimp
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Google Drive
Vice President of Outreach
Description:
The Vice President of Outreach is in charge of keeping track of AMA National information/events/activities and maintaining contact with CSUN AMA alumni and AMA Los Angeles. He/she is also in charge of maintaining the alumni database and overseeing the AMA mentorship programs. He/she will report directly to the Executive Vice President of External Affairs and keep them updated on any events which will be taking place.
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours a week (Subject to change on event weeks)
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Oversee CSUN AMA Professional and Peer-to-Peer mentorship program (This program will include AMA alumni, CSUN alumni, and others)
- Recruit alumni to attend specific events (Mash-Up, career panels, networking events)
- Collect and distribute information about AMA National
- Inform the executive board of upcoming due dates, paperwork, events, scholarships, etc. provided by AMA Nationals
- Be the liason between CSUN AMA and AMA LA
- Maintain contact with an executive board member of AMA LA
Skills:
- Strong LinkedIn knowledge
- Professional Etiquette
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Google Suite – Especially, Gmail, Docs, Forms, and Sheets
- Detail-oriented
- A passion for building and growing relationships
Vice President of Careers and Placement
Description:
The Vice President of Careers and Placement shall seek out and keep records of the current jobs and internships available to the members. He/She will communicate these opportunities as well as any other job/career-related activities to the members. This Vice President will report regularly to the Executive Vice President of External Affairs and keep them updated on any events which take place.
Availability:
- Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours a week
- Must be available for Summer and Winter Retreat
Tasks:
- Ensure a list of members attending events put on by Careers and Placements; will be given to the membership department
- Send internship opportunities to the Communication department for inclusion in the newsletter.
- Contact professionals to attend events such are Marketing week and Marketing Mash-Up
- Seek professionals that will lead workshops for AMA Members to help build a resume, interview, and other skills
Skills:
- Professional Etiquette
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Google Suite – Especially, Gmail, Docs, Forms, and Sheets
- Detail-oriented
- Some LinkedIn knowledge
- A passion for building and growing relationships
Social Media Coordinator
Is responsible for managing all social media accounts across CSUN AMA platforms and maintaining a strong brand presence. This department will also manage a social media calendar, interact with followers through comments and DMs, copyright for posts, and coordinate with the Advertisement and Promotions and Multimedia Relations departments to manage and post content on social media. They will also conduct market research to write articles and posts on LinkedIn on trends, internships, scholarships postings, etcetera.
Description:
- Set up Social Media takeovers and have content they should share mapped out
- Interact on Social Media through CSUN AMA accounts, respond to messages etc.
- Coordinate for the Chapter Plan
- Coordinate different Sub-Themes every Month
- Reshare posts from other accounts related to marketing, business, inspiration, internship opportunities, scholarships, organization, etc. on our stories and articles on our other accounts like Facebook and LinkedIn
- Follow more accounts related to business/ marketing to gain more story re-share content
Skills:
- Familiarity with Social Media Platforms
- Strong Management and Organizational Skills
- Research Skills (for new accounts to follow)
- Strong Verbal Communication Skills
Required:
- Must attend board and member meetings on Thursdays (4-6 pm) – board and member meetings will alternate on a bi-weekly basis
Availability:
- 3-5 hours per week estimated of interacting with posts, responding to messages, and re-sharing content
If interested in becoming a director for this department, please download and fill out the directorship application above, and email it to the Content Manager, Jonnathan Benites-Bernardini ([email protected]), and the President, Mariam Boyadjian ([email protected]), along with an updated resume.
*If both documents are not submitted, your application might not be considered*
Director of Membership
Description:
Membership is responsible for member recruitment, retention, and research. This department is responsible for tracking membership growth, following up with AMA National, greeting attendees at meetings and events, and managing collegiate membership fees.
Assist In..
- Member Recruitment & Retainment (ex: class pitches via Zoom, talking to people at member meetings, etc.)
- Member Meeting Check-In, keep track of who is joining us on Zoom for each meeting, etc.
- Sign-Up and Tracking Members
Skills Needed:
Preferred:
- Great People Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible Schedule
- Time Management Skills
- Responsible
- Collaborative
- Tech-savvy: familiar with using Zoom and it’s features
- Willingness to challenge yourself and improve if one of the above-mentioned skills isn’t there
Required:
- Must attend board and member meetings on Thursdays (4-6 pm) – board and member meetings will alternate on a bi-weekly basis
Availability:
- 1-2 hours a week to do class pitches, and/or another assigned task (Subject to change)
If interested in becoming a director for this department, please download and fill out the directorship application above, and email it to the VP of Membership, Youra Ghazalian ([email protected]), and the President, Mariam Boyadjian ([email protected]), along with an updated resume.
*If both documents are not submitted, your application might not be considered*
Director of Copywriting
Is responsible for managing all social media accounts across CSUN AMA platforms and maintaining a strong brand presence. This department will also manage a social media calendar, interact with followers through comments and DMs, copyright for posts, and coordinate with the Advertisement and Promotions and Multimedia Relations departments to manage and post content on social media. They will also conduct market research to write articles and posts on LinkedIn on trends, internships, scholarships postings, etcetera.
Description:
- Pull information from the content calendar and post it on days indicated, in charge of all CSUN AMA related story and timeline posts
- Article/ Market Research
- Write Descriptions for posts aka copywriting and add to content calendar for Social Media Coordinator to pull from, details can be found under ads & promo request channel on Slack
- Gather Guest speaker Headshots and Bios, Shorten and spell check them for Graphics, can usually pull from LinkedIn
- Spell Check / Check for errors before posting
Skills:
- Familiarity with Social Media Platforms
- Strong Management and Organizational Skills
- Market Research
- Strong Verbal Communication Skills
Required:
- Must attend board and member meetings on Thursdays (4-6 pm) – board and member meetings will alternate on a bi-weekly basis
Availability:
- 3-5 hours per week estimated of writing copy for posts, pulling speaker info, and market research
If interested in becoming a director for this department, please download and fill out the directorship application above, and email it to the Content Manager, Jonnathan Benites-Bernardini ([email protected]), and the President, Mariam Boyadjian ([email protected]), along with an updated resume.
*If both documents are not submitted, your application might not be considered*
Director of Finance
Is responsible for all money handling and financial record-keeping. This includes managing CSUN AMA’s account, creating/reporting budgets, collecting receipts and payments, and working with AS to complete transactions.
Description:
- Ensuring financial statements are accurate
- Filing Reimbursement Forms with receipts
- Creating spreadsheets
Skills Needed:
- Basic Math
- Spreadsheet familiarity
- Organized and strong Attention to Detail
Required:
- Must attend board and member meetings on Thursdays (4-6 pm) – board and member meetings will alternate on a bi-weekly basis
Availability:
- 2-3 hours per week (Subject to change)
- Meet with VP weekly to check-in and discuss tasks
If interested in becoming a director for this department, please download and fill out the directorship application above, and email it to the VP of Finance, Justin Dorris ([email protected]), and the President, Mariam Boyadjian ([email protected]), along with an updated resume.
*If both documents are not submitted, your application might not be considered*
Director of Sponsorship
Is responsible for hosting fundraisers and obtaining Corporate Sponsors. This includes using our sponsorship packet and reaching out to businesses that we can partner and work with. Additionally, sponsorship directors will help plan, organize, and host fundraising events.
Description:
Assist in:
- Planning fundraisers throughout the academic year
- Networking and communicating with professionals/potential sponsors
- Reaching out to potential sponsors using the corporate sponsor packet
- Maintain sponsorship database and research new potential sponsors to contact
- Assist in creating a marketing agency branch of AMA
Skills Needed:
- Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive/Form/Sheets)
- Professional Etiquette and Communication
- Good Communication Skills- Email and Phone Calls
- Sales Experience is a plus
Required:
- Must attend board and member meetings on Thursdays (4-6 pm) – board and member meetings will alternate on a bi-weekly basis
Availability:
- 3 – 5 hours per week (Subject to change)
- Meet with VP at least once a week to discuss department updates
If interested in becoming a director for this department, please download and fill out the directorship application above, and email it to the VP of Sponsorships, Daniella dos Santos Medeiros ([email protected]), and the President, Mariam Boyadjian ([email protected]), along with an updated resume.
*If both documents are not submitted, your application might not be considered*
Director of Advertising & Promotions
Is responsible for the promotional design and promotion of our events. This includes creating and posting flyers, handling our social media accounts, creating promotional strategies for events and club/brand awareness on social media and on campus.
Description:
Assist in..
- Managing, editing and creating content for AMA Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Ensuring all platforms are consistent, & engaging
Skills Needed:
- Graphic Design
- Social Media
Preferred:
- Portfolio
Required:
- Weekly departmental meeting to discuss action items with department
Must attend board and member meetings on Thursdays (Time to Be Determined) – board and member meetings will alternate on a bi-weekly basis
Availability:
- Approximately 2-3 work hours per week (subject to change certain weeks based on assigned tasks)
If interested in becoming a director for this department, please download and fill out the directorship application above, and email it to the VP of Advertisements and Promo, Julia Papp ([email protected]), and the President, Mariam Boyadjian ([email protected]), along with an updated resume.
*If both documents are not submitted, your application might not be considered*
Director of Programs
Is responsible for event planning and logistics. This includes logistic planning for networking events, social events, volunteer service, and our other events throughout the year.
Description:
Assist in..
- Planning Events, Socials, & Community Service opportunities
- Brainstorming new ideas for ways to keep members engaged
Skills Needed:
- Task Management
- Google Suite
Preferred:
- Organized/detail oriented
- Some experience planning events
Required:
- Must attend board and member meetings on Thursdays (4-6 pm) – board and member meetings will alternate on a bi-weekly basis
Availability:
- 5 to 10 hours per week (Subject to change)
- Available to attend majority of events planned
- Afternoons (preferred, not required)
- Thursday evening after 6 pm (preferred, not required)
- If interested in becoming a director for this department, please download and fill out the directorship application above, and email it to the VP of Programs, Jamilka Gonzales-Pino ([email protected]), and the President, Mariam Boyadjian ([email protected]), along with an updated resume.
- *If both documents are not submitted, your application might not be considered*