Job Description

Area 81 Alateen Coordinator

 

Purpose of position: Coordinates activities for Alateen in BC/Yukon Area 81. Supports and encourages Service in Alateen in BC/Yukon.

 

Primary duties:

a)      Liaise between members and Area World Service Committee for Area 81 Alateen  

·         Together with District Alateen Liaisons and/or Alateen Group Sponsors, review and if necessary, improve the Area Alateen Service Requirements for ratification or revision at Assembly every three years (or sooner, if requested).

·         Provide opportunities at AWSCM and at Assembly for face-to-face contact among Alateen Service workers.

b)   Confer on a regular basis with AAPP for AMIAS certifications and Alateen groups’ status, especially when assisting during annual AMIAS re-certifications. 

c)   Distribute service information (i.e. tools for outreach, sponsor preparation, etc.) from WSO to District Alateen Liaisons, Area Officers and if relevant, to AIS Committee Chairs and District Reps.

           

 

Communication with WSO: 

  • Participate in annual conference call with WSO support and Alateen Coordinators in other Areas.
  • Receive e-mail notices of new postings for Alateen related information on WSO “e-community”.
  • Receive by post, new issues of Alateen Talk and Area Highlights (3 or 4 times a year).

 

Communication with Area:

  • Meet with Officers and Coordinators 3 times a year.
  • Update and confer with Officers and Coordinators between meetings as necessary.

 

Communication with Districts:

  • 3 times a year connect with District Alateen Liaisons via e-mail or telephone.  Include DRs in basic e-mail communication. (i.e. Share with DRs the number and status of AMIASs in their district.)
  • Use Alateen Outreach tools to help encourage members in Districts with no Alateen meetings

 

Communication with Groups:  Alateen Updates posted regularly in Area Bulletin.

 

Experience/skills required:

  • Must be AMIAS-certified through Area 81 process, according to Area Alateen Safety requirements.
  • Communication skills via both e-mail and telephone strongly recommended
  • Prior Alateen Service experience recommended

 

Time commitment: 50 to 100 hours a year

Length of term:  3 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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