This page is an evolving list of volunteer roles to help run this group smoothly. Please keep role descriptions general where possible so they can be shared and reused. Please make the titles of these roles more cool.
To see who has committed to what roles please visit the S17 Service Roles spreadsheet.
[edit] Welcome Wagon
[edit] NYC Meeting Greeter
Goal: Welcome new people to meetings, update them with past
meeting information and explain web tools and information flows
Tasks:
- Create a space in the beginning of each meeting for new people
- Make sure that emails are added to lists
- Help them find tasks and groups that fit their interests
Interested in working on this? Contact Andy: neverprosaic@gmail.com
[edit] Convergence Point person
Goal: To encourage Occupiers from across the country to get to NYC and get them the info they need to have an awesome time.
Tasks:
- Attend national calls as often as possible along with National Call Coordinator
- Write Updates for the S17 hub on solidarity actions, etc. (national call coordinator would do in person report backs)
- Work with campaign email team to communicate with other Occupies- send an invite with advice on getting buses sorted, etc.
- Special Focus: Coordinate with Support cluster- Housing, Transport, Kitchen, Medics- to make sure their information is posted to the Hub and shared with non-NYC folks.
- Key partners: Calendar Coordinator, Support cluster, Volunteer and Classifieds coordinator
Doesn't have to be in NYC but should be comfortable with technology (email, Skype, Facebook, etc.)
[edit] Classifieds Coordinator
Goal: To present opportunities for new folks to enter the planning process as well as assist with events themselves on S15-17
Tasks:
- Learn how to submit classifieds via the S17 hub (i.e. so they are linked to the Hub not just floating out there.)
- Advocate for the 'Help Wanted' Section of the S17 Hub by participating in event planning, especially the Support, Education and Outreach clusters.
- Post tasks and projects to classifieds via the S17 Hub
- Brainstorm with others to get the word out via Interoccupy, the 'Your Inbox: Occupied' newsletter, social media, etc.
Interested in working on this? Contact Ravi: ravi.ahmad9@gmail.com
[edit] S17 Volunteer Liaisons in the different clusters (Action, Education, etc.)
Goals: To help on board new folks to grow our movement.
Tasks:
- Encourage your group to discuss what people-power ("volunteer") needs they have for S15-S17. Bring up the topic in meetings and get buy-in from your group about setting aside stuff for new folks to do and incorporating them into your activities
- Consider assignments for these categories of folks:
- coming from outside NYC for the weekend.
- NYC people who won't be a part of the planning process but will want to contribute as S17 nears.
- in NYC, with limited internet access (occupiers who need to be communicated with in-person).
- Be available to answer questions from Services folks and new folks.
- Write description of what is needed and send to services (at) interoccupy (dot) net and we'll post them for you!
- Stay up-to-date on changes and communicate as necessary with Services group point people, especially Classifieds Coordinator.
[edit] What we're doing and how we're doing it
[edit] Calendar Coordinator
Goal: To present event information that is as complete and correct as possible.
Tasks:
- Collect the following information on all events leading up to and on S15-17
* Contact info for group organizing event in case of further questions (keep private if requested)
* Day, time, location
* Description, incl. sponsoring groups, activity, level of confrontation, props requested, etc.
- Post this information to the Hub calendar. (could be done off-site)
- Forward event info to 'Your Inbox: Occupied' NYC newsletter team for their S17 section. (could be done off-site)
Interested in working on this? Contact Ravi: ravi.ahmad9@gmail.com
[edit] Hub Manager
Goal: Manage the Interoccupy S17 HUB page.
- Ensure information on HUB page is accurate
- Assist in posting updates, minutes, and other information
[edit] Roles Coordinator
Goal: Ensure that roles are filled and volunteers are well informed. Maintain and document successes and challenges.
Tasks:
- Weekly check-ins with all defined roles
- Find and coordinate training of new volunteers
- Keep role and checklist documentation up-to-date
- Maintain S17 Service Roles spreadsheet
- Write weekly blog post describing organizational efforts
Interested in working on this? Contact Drew: drew@nycga.net.
[edit] Wiki Master
Goal: Train, advocate, and ensure that groups are adding content to this shared knowledge resource
Tasks:
- Assist groups in adding their information to wiki
- Maintain good Wiki formatting and categorization
- Train and recruit more wiki masters
Interested in working on this? Contact Drew: drew@nycga.net.
[edit] Record Keeper
Goal: To present good information on what we've discussed & decided, which will allow new folks to enter the planning process smoothly.
Tasks:
- Collect meeting notes from clusters and groups
- Upload notes to website
- Posts notes to announcement list
- Write update of S17 meeting and post to Hub (could be done off-site)
- Advocates taking notes at meetings in sub-groups and clusters
Ideally more than one person needed. Interested in working on this? Contact Ravi: ravi.ahmad9@gmail.com
[edit] Talking to other people
[edit] Contact Organizer
Goal: to gather lists of allies and reduce duplication of 'asks'. We all have lists of allies and sympathizers who might be helpful in planning S17, supporting our needs or bringing people to the events themselves. Rather than inundate these folks with requests or miss out on talking to good friends, this person would be passionate about gathering these information resources and sharing them with the S17 group.
Tasks:
- learn how Interoccupy.net can gather and present this information: our CiviCRM may be one tool.
- contact members of the OWS community who have contact lists- newsletter team, DA/mutual aid folks, support cluster, etc.
- collect their concerns about sharing this information
- sketch out a set of community agreements on the use of this information around who gets access, what gets shared at different levels of privacy and contact protocols (frequency, etc)
- gather and present information in a way that is respectful of the fact that this is often sensitive information.
This may be a longer term community building exercise but it would be a wonderful resource. Interested in working on this? Contact Ravi: ravi.ahmad9@gmail.com.
[edit] Housing Site Coordinator
Goal: to manage the relationship with one or more of our potential housing sites for out-of-towners We have a list of a couple dozen sites (churches, etc) that have hosted Occupiers in the past, or may be open to hosting them in the future. We would like to assess their capacity and availability for S17. We have a well-defined "Ask" letter and Community Agreement, and will provide organizational support. We just need people to make contact with and be the internal liason for one or more of the sites.
Tasks:
- Make initial contact with the site
- Determine their willingness and capacity
- Schedule bottomliners for each of the on-site roles: De-escalation, Sanitation, Comfort, etc
- Field ongoing communications to/from the site
This is a great way to strengthen OWS's support network, and make sure that no Occupier is left behind. Interested in working on this? Contact: support@s17nyc.org
[edit] Campaign Email Coordinator
Goal: Assist S17 group in drafting and sending mass e-mails to supporters.
Tasks:
- Work with 'Your Inbox: Occupied' team to draft and send mass e-mails on behalf of S17 group
- Set and promote strict deadlines for newsletters
- Develop email Strategy
[edit] Relationship Manager
Goal: To maintain relationships with volunteers, supporters, and allied organizations
Tasks:
- Administer CiviCRM
- Coordinate with other admin
- Develop strategy to fulfill S17 group plans
Interested in working on this? Contact Drew: drew@nycga.net.
[edit] Paranoia Advocate
Goal: To make sure personal data and private data is not exposed to the public
Tasks:
- Constantly check documentation for leaks, edit accordingly
- Audit access control to important online properties
Interested in working on this? Contact Drew: drew@nycga.net.
[edit] Materials bottom liner
Goal: to bottom line the fliers, pamphlets and other promotion materials. This person should also collect materials that would be useful for solidarity actions. So far, some suggestions have been:
- A message from OWS that other occupies can read at their actions
- Debt burn materials
- move your money materials
- citizen's arrest materials
- and anything else
Interested in working on this? Contact Drew: drew@nycga.net.
[edit] Talking to each other
[edit] National Call Coordinator
(could be done off-site) Goal: Ensures that S17 interoccupy calls are facilitated, tech and that the necessary people attend
[edit] NY Assemblies Call Coordinator
Goal: To help NY Assemblies Coordinate for S17 Outreach and Actions
Tasks:
- Host bi-weekly conference calls for NY Assemblies
- Provide report backs from the S17 planning process to NY Assemblies
- Coordinate S15 and 16 Teach-ins and participation with NY Assemblies
- Coordinate S17 outreach with the local NY Assemblies
- Coordinate S17 actions with the NY Assemblies
Interested in working on this? Contact Andy: neverprosaic@gmail.com.
[edit] Email Administrator
Goal: Manage and assign s17nyc.org e-mail addresses
Tasks:
- Give individuals and groups access to @s17nyc.org e-mails
- Support groups and individuals using mail, voice, document, and other services
Interested in working on this? Contact Drew: drew@nycga.net.
[edit] List Master
(could be done off-site) Manage mailing lists on [lists.occupy.net]
Tasks:
- Maintain active moderation of all lists
- Ensure community agreements are enforced and properly documented on the list info and/or footer
- Ensure all groups who need lists have them
- Ensure all lists have up-to-date links and messaging in their footers and info pages.
Interested in working on this? Contact Drew: drew@nycga.net.
[edit] What's the story, morning glory?
[edit] PR Coordinator
Goal: Communicate with PR working groups to get the message out to the press
Tasks:
- Assist in drafting press releases
- Communicate with PR working groups
- Share information and resources with PR groups
Interested in working on this? Contact Dana, OWS PR Team, dana[at]danabalicki.com
[edit] Propaganda Coordinator
Goal: To make fliers, posters, and other printed material accessible to movement.
Tasks:
- Maintain online archive of all posters (coordinate with occuprint.org and other allies)
- Assist working groups design, print, and distribute materials
Interested in working on this? Contact Drew: drew@nycga.net.
[edit] Social Media Coordinator
Goal: Ensure that social media allies are kept up-to date
- Marshal forces to manage S17 social media
- Maintain connections with Occupy Allies
- Record and report back interesting social media trends, hashtags, and conversations
- Document allied social media
Interested in working on this? Contact Drew: drew@nycga.net.
[edit] Support Cluster
[edit] Housing Site Team
Goal: Work together to provide a safe space for people traveling to NYC for S17 which is respectful of the communities housing us
- Site Contact: Coordinate volunteers and intake sleepers. Make sure they have the gear they need. Connect with the hosts and make sure everything is running smoothly. Put out fires.
- REQUIREMENTS: Cellphone, laptop, adept with spreadsheets. Punctual.
- BENEFITS: Guaranteed housing spot.
- Interested in signing up for a shift? Contact: support@s17nyc.org
- Medics
- GOALS: Keep people safe and healthy. Twice a day, in shifts.
- REQUIREMENTS: Street medic or other relevant training.
- BENEFITS: Guaranteed housing spot.
- Interested in signing up for a shift? Contact: support@s17nyc.org
- Sanitation
- GOALS: Sweep, scrub, separate recycling. Twice a day, in shifts.
- REQUIREMENTS: Compulsive about cleanliness.
- BENEFITS: Guaranteed housing spot.
- Interested in signing up for a shift? Contact: support@s17nyc.org
- De-escalation
- GOALS Mediate conflicts and defuse tensions, without using hostile language or threatening presence. Interface with law enforcement if necessary.
- REQUIREMENTS: Cool head and calm demeanor. No prior experience required. Training available.
- BENEFITS: Guaranteed housing spot.
- Interested in signing up for a shift? Contact: support@s17nyc.org
- Safer spaces
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- BENEFITS: Guaranteed housing spot.
- Interested in signing up for a shift? Contact: support@s17nyc.org
[edit] Kitchen
GOALS: Cut, clean, cook, and caramelize. Feed the revolution.
REQUIREMENTS: Fast fingers and works well in a team.
BENEFITS: Pick of the produce.
Interested in signing up for a shift? Contact: support@s17nyc.org
[edit] Transport Contact : Getting to NYC
Check out what's happening in your area: Transportation
[edit] Transport Contact : Getting Around In NYC
GOALS: Transport food, gear, and people.
REQUIREMENTS: Should be able to drive large vehicles, and should know the roads of New York City. Cellphone.
BENEFITS: Car!
Interested in signing up for a shift? Contact: support@s17nyc.org
