Expression of Interest: SHAPE Futures EMCR Network Executive Committee Positions
The SHAPE Futures EMCR Network aims to support, connect and advocate for early and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) working in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts for People and Environment (SHAPE) disciplines across Australia. The SHAPE Futures Executive Committee is recruiting EMCRs interested in these objectives to take on a role within the Network Executive. All members of the executive are expected to attend the monthly meetings (held via Zoom), with other tasks allocated that are aligned to the position description. The time commitment will vary each month and depending on the role held by an individual. On average, it is anticipated a time commitment of 1-2 hours per week would be necessary.
Expressions of Interest are now open for the three Executive Committee positions listed below. To apply, please email s.midford@latrobe.edu.au including the name of the role/s you are interested in, a short statement about your suitability for the role/s, and your EMCR/HDR status (i.e., how long post-PhD or in what year of your PhD are you). When more than one expression of interest is received for a single position, the SHAPE Futures EMCR Network membership will be asked to vote on their preferred candidate based on the short statement submitted.
Expressions of interest will be accepted until Friday, 26 April 2024.
Deputy Chairperson
One of two Deputy Chair positions is currently vacant on the SHAPE Futures executive committee. The Deputy Chairperson duties include:
- Deputising the executive Chairperson
- Working closely and collaboratively with the co-deputy chairperson
- Holding ultimate responsibility for Advocacy Strategy
- Holding ultimate responsibility for Policy Engagement
- Managing special projects (i.e., annual Network convention, surveys, content generation, co-authorship of policy submissions, etc.)
Website Officer
The SHAPE Futures Website Officer will manage the Network’s online presence. They should be organised and creative with the capacity to take on between 1-2 hours of volunteer work each week. Ideally, the Website Officer will have some experience managing content and using a content management system (ie. WordPress). However, training and guidance will be provided so that the incoming officer has time to learn what is required for this position. The Website Officer will:
- Be the primary contact for all website updates
- Manage the production and scheduling of content to be uploaded to the website
- Collaborate with other members of the executive committee, particularly the Social Media Officer, to regularly post relevant content on the website
- Deputise the Social Media Officer when they are on leave
Social Media Officer
The SHAPE Futures Social Media Officer will manage the Networks social media presence. They should be organised and creative with the capacity to take on between 1-2 hours of volunteer work each week. Ideally, the incoming officer will have some experience writing and posting content for social media (ie. Facebook, X, LinkedIn). However, training and guidance will be provided so that the incoming officer has time to learn what is required for this position. The Social Media Officer will:
- Be the primary contact for all social media posts
- Manage the production and scheduling of content to be posted on social media
- Collaborate with other members of the executive committee, particularly the Website Officer, to regularly post relevant content on the Network’s Social Media sites
- Deputise the Website Officer when they are on leave
