COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Job Description

The Communications Officer is a position that combines the previous duties of Newsletter Editor and the Base Webmaster. His primary tools are the Base newsletter, the "MidWatch," this web page (www.perch-base.org) and Flash Traffic messages.

He creates and produces the Perch Base newsletter; “The MidWatch” and is responsible for the content and quality of this newsletter. The Communications Officer also acts as the Base's point of contact (POC) with USSVI National. The Communications Officer is a member of the BOD.

The newsletter duties of the Communications Officer include:

• The Communications Officer will advise and assist the Commander on all printed and web material produced for the Base.

• With the coordination of the Membership Chairman, the Communications Officer will maintain an e-mail distribution list of all Base members capable of receiving information electronically. Messages via this distribution list will be the primary method of updating the Base members on an immediate basis.

• The Communications Officer will publish a newsletter each calendar month. This product will be in the Adobe Acrobat "pdf" format for electronic distribution and printing.

• The primary method of delivery of the newsletter will be electronically via e-mail. Only when absolutely necessary, shall a hard-copy of the newsletter be mailed to a member.

• The publish date should be early enough in each month such that Members have a chance to receive it prior to that month's meeting. This is primarily d on the mailing of hard-copy issues.

• The Communications Officer will ensure that, as best possible, each member in good standing gets a copy of this newsletter when published.

• He shall maintain an archive of the past issues and have these available on the web page.

• The Communications Officer will create and electronically distribute "Flash Traffic" messages based on National USSVI input, directions from the Base Commander or other needs as appropriate.

o   Flash Traffic messages will be sequentially numbered each month.

o   If practical, a hard copy of the previous month's Flash Traffic messages will be available for member reading at each Base meeting.

The web page duties of the Communications Officer include:

• Ensuring the web page is designed to,

  • Attract new members to join Perch Base,

  • Provide a one-stop shop for pertinent information for current members, and

  • Attract a general audience to submarines and activities of Perch Base.

• Act as the sole interface with the web server company, currently Vario.

• Ensure that, to the best of his ability, that the web page is current, accurate and relevant as possible.

• Post information as directed by the Commander or decided upon by the BOD.

• Keep the calendar and "What's Happening" as up to date as possible.

• Post as provided and directed by the BOD, items for sale as indicated by the Storekeeper.

• Ensure the web page is always in good taste, non-political and reflects the good name and ideals of Perch Base and USSVI.