JOB TITLE:        Field Representative

REPORTS TO:    Director of Educational Programs

JOB GOAL:    To facilitate growth of Alpha Phi Omega by visiting existing chapters and working with members on building their operational skills.  The Field Representative will work with all chapter members to increase their recruitment skills, with chapter officers to increase their leadership skills, and with advisors and volunteers to help build a structure to support continued growth. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:    To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability needed for the position.

1.     Completion of a college degree

2.    Works as part of a team to solve problems in a positive and innovative way  

3.    Ability to manage projects in an independent work environment

4.    Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

5.    Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook 

6.    Highly desired participation in the APO LEADS program by having completed Launch

7.    Highly desired sales experience and/or recruitment experience

8.    Highly desired membership in Alpha Phi Omega, or another Greek fraternal organization 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:       

Includes those listed, as well as other duties that may be assigned.  

1.    Reach out to chapter members to arrange meetings, recruitment events, and educational sessions for chapters who have been selected for a visit   

2.    Conduct recruitment training for chapter if so deemed

3.    Educate and train chapter officers in duties to help propel the chapter forward 

4.    Assist chapter members to recruit students for their chapter if so deemed    

5.    Will facilitate an officer transition workshop, or Chapter Assessment & Planning Session (CAPS), and other educational sessions if needed for the chapter  

6.    Work with and communicate with local volunteers on action steps the chapter should continue after visit is completed    

7.    Arrange meetings with university administrators on campuses being visited

Secondary Functions:

1.     Assist in development of materials related to this position, and for conferences, workshops, and other educational opportunities

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:   

Completion of a college degree

Valid driver’s license  

Vehicle with valid state registration requirement, useable for work purposes  

Vehicle and driver insured with both liability and collision coverage of adequate amounts  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Physical requirements may include:

1.     Ability to travel by plane
2.    Ability to drive up to eight hours by car
3.    Travel up to 80 percent during the school year
4.    Based out of the National Office in Independence, Missouri

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employment will last from start date until May 31, 2014.  Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to recommendation of the Executive Director. 

EVALUATION:    Performance of this job will be evaluated on a yearly basis. 

APPLICATION:    For questions contact Heather Lehman by email.  Return the completed application by email to Heather Lehman at heather@apo.org, Director of Educational Programs at the National Office.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

Download the job application, here.

Submission of the Charter Reaffirmation and AAMD's is a requirement for a chapter to remain in good standing with the Fraternity. 

To find out if your chapter is in good standing, click here.   If you are the Chapter President or Advisory Chair and you did NOT receive a Charter Reaffirmation, click here to request a new copy.

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