State Student Leadership

Defining the Different Roles 

General Expectations for All Leadership Positions: 

• Maintain academic eligibility and good standing 

• Attend all required meetings and training sessions 

• Demonstrate commitment to the education profession 

• Uphold Educators Rising values and code of conduct 

• Serve as role models for peer members 

• Complete assigned responsibilities in a timely manner 

• Collaborate effectively with adult advisors and state coordinators 

• Participate in state and national Educators Rising events 

President - Job Description and Duties 

Position Overview: The State President serves as the primary student leader and representative of the Educators Rising State Chapter. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and the ability to inspire fellow future educators across the state. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide visionary leadership and direction for the state student leadership team 

• Preside over all state leadership meetings and executive board sessions 

• Represent the state chapter at regional and national Educators Rising events 

• Collaborate with state coordinators and adult advisors to develop annual goals and initiatives 

• Serve as the official spokesperson for the state's student members 

• Facilitate communication between local chapters and state leadership 

• Lead the planning and execution of state conferences and leadership events 

• Mentor and support other student leaders in their respective roles 

• Ensure alignment of state activities with Educators Rising national mission and values 

• Model professional conduct and commitment to the education profession 

Qualifications: 

• Current member in good standing of Educators Rising 

• Demonstrated leadership experience in school or community organizations 

• Strong public speaking and communication skills 

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders 

• Commitment to educational excellence and teacher development 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills 

Vice President - Job Description and Duties 

Position Overview: The Vice President supports the President in leading the state student leadership team and assumes presidential duties when necessary. This role focuses on internal operations and chapter development. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist the President in all leadership functions and responsibilities 

• Assume presidential duties in the President's absence 

• Coordinate and support regional chapter development initiatives 

• Lead membership recruitment and retention efforts across the state 

• Facilitate leadership training for local chapter officers 

• Manage state-level committee assignments and special projects 

• Serve as liaison between the executive board and general membership 

• Support conference and event planning logistics 

• Monitor chapter activity reports and progress toward goals 

• Collaborate with the Secretary on communication strategies 

Qualifications: 

• Current Educators Rising member with chapter leadership experience 

• Strong organizational and project management skills 

• Ability to motivate and engage peer leaders 

• Experience in team collaboration and support roles 

• Knowledge of chapter development best practices 

Secretary and Historian - Job Description and Duties 

Position Overview: The Secretary maintains official records, facilitates communication, and ensures efficient operation of the state leadership team through meticulous documentation and organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Record and maintain accurate minutes of all leadership meetings 

• Manage official correspondence and communication records 

• Maintain up-to-date contact information for all state leaders and chapter advisors 

• Distribute meeting agendas and supporting materials in advance 

• Track action items and follow-up tasks from meetings 

• Manage the state chapter's calendar of events and deadlines 

• Assist with preparation of reports for national Educators Rising 

• Coordinate mass communications to chapter members and advisors 

• Maintain digital filing system for state documents and resources 

• Support election processes and officer transition documentation 

Qualifications: 

• Exceptional written communication skills 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities 

• Proficiency with digital documentation tools (Google Suite, Microsoft Office) 

• Experience with record-keeping or administrative tasks 

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines efficiently 

Social Media Manager - Job Description and Duties 

Position Overview: The Social Media Manager develops and implements the state chapter's digital presence strategy, engaging members and promoting the future educators movement through various online platforms. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) 

• Create engaging content that showcases state chapter activities and member achievements 

• Maintain consistent branding and messaging across all digital platforms 

• Monitor and respond to social media interactions and messages 

• Promote state conferences, competitions, and leadership opportunities 

• Highlight member spotlights and chapter success stories 

• Collaborate with national Educators Rising social media initiatives 

• Analyze engagement metrics and adjust strategies accordingly 

• Create multimedia content, including photos, videos, and graphics 

• Develop social media campaigns to support membership growth 

• Ensure appropriate and professional online conduct 

• Maintain social media content calendar and scheduling 

Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience with social media platform management 

• Creativity in content development and digital engagement strategies 

• Understanding of branding and visual communication principles 

• Basic graphic design and video editing skills 

• Knowledge of social media analytics and performance measurement 

• Ability to represent the organization professionally online 

• Understanding of appropriate digital communication in educational contexts