Position Title:

Ensures that Section members receive an informative newsletter on a consistent and timely basis.

Reports to:

Section Executive Committee

Qualifications:

Must be an active ASQ member in good standing and will have preferably been a participant in Section committee activities. Person should be creative and possess excellent communication skills. Newsletter layout and design experience is helpful. Unlimited access to a computer is essential. Also must be willing to commit the specified time estimated to fulfill the Editor’s duties.

Time Commitment:

This is a one year term requiring a minimum of 10-12 hours/month to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Training Opportunities and Materials:

• Section/Division Leadership Training
• Regional SMP Training
• Other training(s) as offered by the Regional Director
• Society Management Handbook
• Mentoring past Newsletter Editor
• Newsletter Editor Handbook

Benefits:

This position offers an opportunity to enhance and practice leadership skills, network with other quality professionals to increase awareness of the member’s company in the community, promote the use of quality tools, and provide administrative support to the growth of the quality movement. This position also offers the opportunity to enhance communication, editing and writing skills.

Responsibilities:

Serve as Newsletter Editor from July 1 - June 30.

Set goals and objectives for the Section’s newsletter.

In July, submit budget for newsletter to Treasurer.

Conduct an annual needs assessment to determine needs and expectations for Section newsletter.

Seek regular contributors, and develop reliable sources of information to include in each edition.

Design, Layout, and Edit each newsletter issue:

• include location, time, cost and contact of upcoming Section events
• adhere to ASQ logo guidelines

Coordinate printing and mailing of each newsletter issue.

Related Policies and Procedures:

ASQ Policies & Procedures:

• A-17, Society Involvement with Other Organizations and Use of ASQ Name/Logo
• F-5, Authorization and Payment of Committee Expenses
• G-4, Publication Policy
• S-4, Section Officers and Committee Chair Duties

ASQ Operational Milestones

ASQ Logo Guidelines