STAND Core Chapter Leaders

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Core Chapter Leaders (CCLs) play an invaluable role in the anti-genocide movement and are instrumental in building the political will necessary to make Never Again a reality. As members of the Student Leadership Team (SLT) they are the on the ground organizers, mobilizers and thought leaders of STAND’s most engaged and effective chapters. As the change-makers of the movement, they are equipped with the knowledge, training and motivation needed to collaborate with their members and build effective chapters. Through their chapters they organize local events and initiatives that educate community members about genocide prevention, raise money for prevention efforts, and promote the latest advocacy asks, all in an effort to influence their elected officials and impose political consequences for inaction in the face of genocide and mass atrocities. They are responsible for building a relationship with their Member of Congress through these actions, and are truly on the front-line of the movement to end and prevent genocide and mass atrocities.

In order to sustain their efforts and effectively fulfill their role as leaders in the anti-genocide movement, Core Chapter Leaders will have direct access to professional resources and trainings, as well an Outreach Coordinator dedicated to supporting and amplifying CCLs' efforts.  All CCLs will attend (or send a representative from their chapter to attend) STANDCamp 2012 - a week long retreat with other CCLs from across the country, the STAND Managing Committee (MC) and staff, and organizing experts where leaders will be exposed to skill-building trainings, networking sessions and the opportunity to dialogue with members of the movement.  STAND will also coordinate monthly training calls and offer guides, presentations and other materials that enable activists to carry out their responsibilities as Core Chapter Leaders.

As a STAND Chapter leader, these representatives lead their chapters by doing the following:

Management Duties:

• Secure a faculty advisor for their chapter
• Hold weekly meetings with chapter members and relay updates, opportunities and resources from STAND Outreach Coordinators to members
• Establish and manage relationships with other campus groups and community leaders
• Establish and manage relationships with Members of Congress through events, media and direct lobbying efforts

Coordination Duties:

• Coordinate with members to plan and implement events and initiatives to educate others, influence elected officials and/or raise money for genocide prevention efforts
• Coordinate with STAND Outreach Coordinator to ensure messaging and advocacy asks are relevant and up-to-date
• Work with STAND Outreach Coordinator to leverage local media to amplify efforts and influence officials
• Work with other chapters when appropriate to increase efficacy of efforts

Accountability Obligations:

• Officially register your chapter through the STAND online application
• Maintain your chapter page on the STANDNow website
• Communicate with the appropriate STAND Outreach Coordinator on a weekly basis
• Communicate efforts, successes, and challenges directly to STAND via the Core Chapter Activity Report form to inform STAND's programs and available resources
• Attend STAND Core Chapter Training Calls and national events (or arrange for a representative from your chapter to attend)
• Stay up-to-date on current events and advocacy asks through STAND updates, newsletters and online resources
• Set a year-long fundraising goal and work to achieve it using STAND's resources and materials
• Reach out to local media outlets on a monthly basis (through event promotion, a letter to the editor, op-ed or to thank them for their coverage)

Required Skills:

• Passion for and dedication to the anti-genocide movement
• Strong leadership skills, especially ability to motivate and create accountability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizing skills and experience, particularly with students
• Self-motivation and organization
• Patience and flexibility
• Talent for innovation and improvisation

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