I.A.7. VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (VPEA)
The VPEA principal responsibilities are to engage with and represent the BSC’s interests to external stakeholders. The VPEA shall meet regularly with student leaders and staff members in determining BSC marketing needs, direction, and relations. The VPEA shall be proactive in engaging with the press, city officials, university officials, students, student associations, the greater cooperative landscape, and the community at large. The VPEA shall be responsible for distributing election information and general voter registration information to all members. The VPEA shall facilitate bipartisan election open forums in alignment with local election cycles and in the event of special elections, the purpose of the forum is to mobilize co-opers to get out the vote; these forums will not result in a BSC endorsement of a candidate. The VPEA shall attend University, City, and outside agencies meetings and events as necessary. The VPEA shall review and evaluate the BSC's image and perception external stakeholders. They will also assess the BSC’s role in supporting large cooperative movements. In addition, they shall oversee the recruitment efforts to reach historically marginalized groups and take into consideration the demographics of the BSC. The VPEA will educate the Board about issues pertaining to their area of work as needed throughout their term and oversee the work of any Board Representatives assigned to assist them. The VPEA may be directed by Board to serve on additional task forces and committees. The VPEA shall work with their successor to ensure a smooth transition of duties and responsibilities. Also see the BSC Executive Job Description.
Term of position: From the start of the Fall contract to the end of the subsequent Spring contract period
Eligibility: Only sitting Directors are eligible to serve as VPEA
Supervisor: President
Hired by: Board election
Expected hours per week: 25
Compensation: Stipend equal to $5000 + 100% of room and board rate
[Board approved amendment at Board #2 (02.29.2024)]
[Board approved amendment 7-6-23]
