Volunteer Opportunity: Call for SEI Development Specialist

Would you like the opportunity to gain some valuable, transferable skills, give back to the VRA and VRAF as a volunteer, and work with a great group of people? Then join the Summer Educational Institute for Visual Resources & Image Management (SEI) 2019 Implementation Team as our new Development Specialist!Although the thought of asking strangers for money may seem daunting, never fear! You will be working with an energetic and personable team who will help you every step of the way, and you won't be starting from scratch. The SEI team has worked hard for the past few years to create procedural documents, contact lists, and templates to help make your job easier.This is a year-long commitment that involves biweekly online meetings from October through April or May. Here is the complete description:SEI Development Specialist (One-year position, renewable for up to three one-year terms)The Development Specialist to the Summer Educational Institute Implementation Team (SEI-IT) serves as the general fund-raiser for the Institute. This includes finding sources for both financial and in-kind support for the SEI. The SEI Development Specialist communicates with ARLIS/NA Development Committee and the VRAF to make certain SEI development goals are clear and understood. Responsibilities include seeking prospects for SEI support from commercial vendors, organizations, and individuals; developing a ARLIS/NA and VRA Chapter travel award program for attendance at SEI; maintaining a donor history; working with the VRAF treasurer to track and receive contributions; keeping track of the SEI sponsors page; and participating in SEI Implementation Team meetings.If you are interested please send a brief letter (email is fine) explaining your interest by August 31 to Lesley Chapman, Senior Co-Chair SEI 2019.  Please don't hesitate to contact Lesley if you have further questions.