EarthSpirit Secretary

Position Description(1)

Responsibilities(2):

1. Keep minutes of all business meetings;
   
2. Verify quorums;
   
3. Tally and record votes of all business meetings of EarthSpirit;
   
4. Have general charge of EarthSpirit records;
   
5. Maintain records from CUUPS, Inc.;
   
6. Facilitate business meetings in the absence of the Chair;
   
7. File EarthSpirit memberships and maintain records of membership dues.
   

Gifts required:

1. Have good organizational, note taking and record keeping skills;
   
2. Ability to work as a team member;
   
3. Ability to support, and delegate responsibilities to, other team members.
   

Amount of time required:
Average of two hours per month

When Ministry is performed:

1. All Earthspirit business meetings;
   
2. Annual EarthSpirit meeting;
   
3. Any additional meeting called for special reasons;
   
4. Brief assignments performed at own convenience.
   

Length of Commitment:
Two Years

Training provided:

1. Executive Committee orientation;
   
2. Short training from previous Secretary;
   
3. Any further training may be sought from fellow Committee members.
   

Responsible to:
EarthSpirit chair and all fellow Committee members

Support provided:

1. Support and encouragement provided from other Committee members, the Chair, and fellow EarthSpirit members.
   
2. Response to all requests for training and/or information you need to fulfill your position and make it rewarding and growth-filled.
   
3. Welcome and respect for your suggestions and opinions.
   
4. The personal and professional support of the minister and other lay leaders from the congregation.