Tampa Bay Computer Society Job Description

Position (being referred to - is it elected, appointed, or volunteer?):

Publicity Coordinator (volunteer/appointed)

Name of Person (submitting information):

Michael Armstrong

Primary Duties (actual regular duties performed and their frequency):

1. Ensure that TBCS meetings are publicized in as many local media outlets as possible.  This includes the major newspapers, small community papers, and the free computer papers distributed at computer and book stores.  This is done monthly.
2. Cultivate relationships with local reporters and editors in order to encourage more frequent and favorable coverage.  This is ongoing.
3. Pursue the possibility of TBCS publishing a regular computer column in one or more local papers.
4. Pursue any opportunities that may arise for publicity through local radio and TV stations.  This is ongoing.
5. Pursue any opportunities for listing TBCS meetings and information in various directories and community areas on the Internet.  This is ongoing.
6. Review how TBCS phone numbers are listed in the Yellow Pages and consider alternative categorizations to reach more people.
7. Look for any opportunities for cooperative ventures with local charities and educational organizations to help raise the profile of TBCS in the community.  This is ongoing.
8. Chair the Publicity committee.  This is ongoing.  The Publicity Coordinator is not required to personally attend to each of the duties assigned, but can recruit volunteers to assist in the effort and be delegated various tasks.
9. Prepare an Activity Report of all major activities undertaken to fulfill the duties of Publicity coordination.  This is done monthly, for submission at Board Meetings.  All other committee coordinators are expected to prepare similar reports of their activities.  This makes sure that all TBCS activities get into the written record and reduces the necessity for lengthy discussions.

Special Activities (any additional duties or jobs performed and their frequency):

1. Update the Job Description and Procedures for Publicity Coordinator to keep the TBCS Procedures Manual as up-to-date and complete as possible.  This is done on an ongoing basis, as required.