Applications for the Amyrlin Seat *Applications Closed*

Eleyan Al'Landerin

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Hi all! :)

Fresh out of our monthly Board Meeting, and it looks like we're ready to start this (long) process. Our timeline is as follows:
- Accept applications until May 15th, 2011
- Announce decision by June 1, 2011
- June - March = training and transition time
- Anni 2012 new Amyrlin will be formally inducted into his/her position

Please send applications to: board@tarvalon.net and keeper@tarvalon.net with the title in all CAPS:
"APPLICATION FOR AMYRLIN SEAT - (Your tower name here)"

Eligibility:

- At least 5 years as an active member of TarValon.Net
- At least 3 of those years must be spent as a Senior Member (total time, does not necessarily have to be continuious)
- At least 1 year serving in the Department of Membership (HoA, CC, MoN, MoA, CoR, CoS, Director, etc.), or an Administrator or higher in another department ** (this was updated on 4/7/2011 to include Administrator Experience in any of our departments)
- Be a member in good standing, and at least 21 years of age

These requirements reflect the neccessity of knowing our history, why and how it developed, and give us a minimum record of time to view how the applicant has handled membership conflicts/handled sensitive information/etc.

Things we'd like to see in applicants (but are not strictly necessary to be considered):

- Active participation in any Administrative Role
- Active participation in more than one department over their time as a member
- Time served in the Hall
- Ability to attend events with some regularity (the Amyrlin is not required to attend all of them, but some travel is required of this position)

If You Recently Applied for the Keeper Position:

No, you don't have to redo your application if you don't want to. I know some of those were epic, and there isn't a need to reinvent the wheel unless you want to/feel you can tailor it better/etc. If you chose to use your Keeper application, please send us an email letting us know, adding a few paragraphs explaining how the experience you submitted previously makes you a good candidate for Amyrlin.

About the Position:

This job has grown and changed so much over the last 10 years, it is hardly recognizable from when we started. I've been membership administrator, secretary, administrator, web designer, moderator, copy writer, researcher, arbitrator, treasurer, master of ceremonies, fundraiser, cheerleader, manager, meeting chair... you name it, I have probably done it (not always well, but I've done it :P). However, clearly, I do not do all of those things as my position currently stands. My position has changed according to the needs of the community, the availability of willing talent, my Keeper, and my putting more focus in areas where I have my strongest talents. This position is most assuredly going to shift a bit to fit the personality and talents of whoever fills the role.

This is the big reason behind us wanting to identify the next Amyrlin as soon as reasonable (beyond, of course, wanting to have ample time to make a smooth transition). We've brought on a new, exceptional Keeper. She is settling in, and she is developing her own style. The position is symbiotic with the Amyrlin, and we think we have a valuble opportunity to let them grow together much in the way I was able to grow with my Keepers.

The Amyrlin Seat is our Chief Executive Officer, and focuses generally on the following areas:
- Providing cohesive leadership for the organization as a whole (goal setting, making sure all parts are working together towards the same objectives, and that those objectives serve our mission statement and organizational health. Communicating these goals effectively across the community up, down and sideways), keeping perspective and vision
- Creating and stewarding our culture (decision making that profoundly affects how members interact, promoting a culture of cooperation and personal investment, helping members to grow relationships with one another). This is the single most influential position when it comes to how the community "feels."
- Team building among our volunteers and throughout the community
- Management of resources (yes, this includes budget, but also includes human resources and time resources... are the projects we're working on the ones we should be working on? What is the cost/benefit and is it worth it? When do we put our efforts towards a new solution, and when do we pull the plug on something that hasn't worked?)
- Liaison between the Board of Directors and Officers/Executives (as the position is now being seperated from my position on the Board, the CEO will need to serve as the major communicator between the Board and community management; this position will not be a member of the Board, but will be the position that most works with them. Currently, Board Meetings are held approx every quarter on the first Monday evening of the month (9pm EST, via Skype), but frequency can and has changed according to need.
- Being the public face of TarValon.Net (officiating ceremonies, special awards and recognition, master of ceremonies, event host, developing relationships that benefit the organization, shaking hands, kissing babies, etc.)

Ok. More after the jump. This browser doesn't like it when I get too wordy. :P
 

Eleyan Al'Landerin

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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

Actually.... no, I don't think I need to write a part two. I should probably do what Dralyn did and write up a sheet going over some of the messier details of the job and give that to those who enquire. So, if you want one, drop me an email. I will try to have something typed up by tomorrow.

If you have questions, PLEASE ASK. I am happy to answer them candidly via email. If you have a general question and want to ask it here, I'm happy to answer as best I can.

This is a long term position.... while the unforseen certainly happens, please only apply if you are planning to hold it for a few years. You don't have to serve a decade, but the responsabilities of this position can't be done well if there is fast turn-over rate.


:brown-blink:

Phew!
 

Jeffan Caliarthan

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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

Good luck to all of the applicants! And I'm surprised with how quickly this went up. :D Go admin!
 

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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

Is this a USA only position, or is it open internationally?

Good luck to the applicants!!
 

Alyssa Letherio

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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

Good luck applicants! :joy
 
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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

Good Luck everyone! :D
 

Morwynna Raevyn

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Best of luck to those who apply!
 

Enya Tawarwaith

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Good luck to any who apply :D
 

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Good luck to everyone!
 

Dralyn Montsier

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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

Cea, we're asking that question. Once we have an answer, we'll let you know! In the meantime, if we have international candidates who are interested, it doesn't hurt to ask for the information packet. :)
 

Nymala Ingasy

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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

You mean....Novices can't apply to be Amyrlin? It worked for Egwene! Good luck to all those who apply.
 

Xylianna Paladina

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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

I'm obviously not applying since I'm way too much of a n00b :P But I was wondering if the positions of Amyrlin Seat/CEO/President of the Board are still going to be joined, or are they becoming seperate positions?

Good luck, applicants! :clap
 

Dralyn Montsier

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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

President is the position laid out in the Bylaws, as required by Alabama state law. CEO and Amyrlin are the same position, and that position is assigned the duties of President. It is possible to change that by a Board vote and have another Officer handle the President's duties, but it's highly unlikely that would ever occur.

There is no President of the Board. There is a Chairman of the Board, which is currently held de facto by whoever is President. Since the new President/CEO/Amyrlin will not be on the Board itself, then the Board will most likely vote a Chairman, or it will allow the new Amyrlin to hold the spot of Chairman of the Board, but the Board needs to make the decisions as to what that entails.
 

Xylianna Paladina

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Re: Now Accepting Applications for the Amyrlin Seat

My bad on the terminology - Thanks for your clarification! :) And thanks to all who are working so hard on this transition (and so many other things). :curtsey
 

Lia Kellenit

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Good luck to all who apply!
 
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