Do you want to contribute to the Library and Information industry? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to manage a team online? We are looking for 1-2 convenors to help oversee the successful running of ALIA Students and New Graduates Group (ALIA SNGG). 

The executive team of ALIA SNGG is currently made up of two Co-Convenors and a National Secretary who support the rest of the team and provide structure to the year. The responsibility of the convenors is to liaise with the coordinators, oversee the running of national events, report to ALIA board, and touch-base the New Generation Advisory Committee (NGAC) in a monthly meeting.

The wider team is a dedicated group of volunteers from around Australia who help to create connections and support students and new graduates from the Library and Information Sector. We have a strong online social media presence, with volunteer coordinators working across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and the Blog. We also have regional coordinators across most states in Australia who are responsible for hosting in-person and online networking and professional development events. With these teams we also support a resume review service and job help site. Our team utilises online tools such as Slack, Google Drive, Go-To-Meetings, as well as other content-creation tools ie. Canva and Survey Monkey.

If any of the above has interested you, read on!

The term for Convenor of the group is a volunteer position and is traditionally two years long. In the past this position has been filled by one person or two people working as a team. This is an opportunity for anyone interested in gaining valuable management experience coordinating a diverse team online to show the world what you’ve got. Working in this role you will have the opportunity to network with members of NGAC, ALIA House, ALIA State Managers, as well as everyday students and new graduates of LIS. You will be required to conduct meetings, coordinate national events, and ensure the team operates smoothly throughout the year. You are also required to periodically report to ALIA on the events ALIA SNGG runs as well as social media statistics. 

We are taking applications for convenor positions starting in June, 2020. If you are successful in your application you will be supported and mentored into the position by the current Co-Convenors, Maddy and Annette. 

Read the position description below to get more of an insight into the role. If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity please get in touch with us at alianewgraduatesgroup@gmail.com.  

ALIA Student and New Graduate Convenor – Position Description

If you’d like to apply for the role as a Convenor or Co-Convenor for ALIA Students and New Graduates Group please contact us and let us know the following –

1. Why are you interested in this position?
2. What skills/passions would you bring to ALIA SNGG?
3. Are you interested in being a solo Convener or a Co-Convenor? If Co-Convenor, is there someone else applying you want to work with?

Applications close 17 May 2020.

We look forward to hearing from you and can’t wait to watch the amazing future of ALIA SNGG unfold!

Please note, you must be a member of ALIA in order to apply. 

We hope to hear from you soon!

Maddy & Annette