We’re currently seeking new members of council for the following positions:
- Vice-President
- Communications Officer
This is an exciting opportunity to help guide the society to meet our goals and the needs of our members and the palaeontological community. Role descriptions for each position can be found below. Contact our Secretary via the contact us page for more information, or to nominate yourself or another person you think would be suitable. The deadline for nominations in the 16th March 2024. Nominations must include a statement outlining why they are suited to the role.
Vice- President
There are two Vice-Presidents and they are often previous long-standing members of Council, for example former editors, or someone who has significant experience with another palaeontological organisation. The term of the Vice President is two years. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Attending all Council meetings (typically 2 per year) and the AGM
- Deputising for the President and Secretary if either are unavailable
- Chairing and co-ordinating one of the prize committees, either for the Richard Owen or Edward Forbes award
- Assisting the President and Secretary with setting the agenda for Council meetings and following up matters arising
- Chairing working parties developed for special projects
- Advising and assisting with the procedural governance of the Society
- Assisting in writing any new procedures/processes for the Society
- Advising on how to grow the Society and meet its charitable aims
Download the full role description, and contact our secretary for more information.
Communications Officer
The Communications Officer’s goal is to help maintain the outward face of PalSoc, particularly online, but also at events as appropriate. You are likely to work closely with the Website Officer on developing content for the website and social media channels. This role is about making sure the membership and wider public know what the Society is doing and how they can become involved. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Attending all Council meetings (typically 2 per year) and the AGM
- Reporting to council regarding, for example, our social media and any profile raising activity.
- Maintaining PalSoc social media channels, and helping make decisions on the nature of the content and messaging on those channels.
- Working closely with council to create content, sharing PalSoc news, opportunities and events on social media, the website, and through mass media, and making new content (e.g. ‘Meet the Council’).
- Liaising with Taylor and Francis to promote the monograph series, including at appropriate events.
- Working on events and other external projects that help raise the profile and reach of the Society, and grow membership.
- Updating the social media policy when necessary.
Download the full role description, and contact our secretary for more information.