Job descriptions, while not definitive, give a rough idea of what each role involves, and how long you can expect to spend fulfilling them. They also include useful information from the Constitution, such as when each one will come around for election, and who your Point of Contact is/might be.
Assistants to Executive Positions
Durham University Charities Kommittee
Freshers' Reps/Interview & Open Day Reps
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Manifesto. Cannot be held jointly.
Point of Contact: JCR Communications Officer.
Responsibilities: Assisting in printing and delivery of 'This Week', both to St Margaret's Garth and other parts of Durham City; and deputising for the Comms Officer in attending and/or minuting meetings and committee. Other duties as asked by the Comms Officer.
Average workload*^: 3-4 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Election: 1st Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Manifesto. Lives in College. Cannot be held jointly.
Point of Contact: JCR Services Manager.
Responsibilities: Assisting the Services Manager as necessary. Tasks often involve: collecting laundry cash daily, selling photos, being on call for general Services issues in College, deputising for the Services Manager on committees, and carrying out the Shop Manager's duties if the post remains vacant/is deemed unnecessary.
Average workload*^: 3-5 hours per week, on a daily basis.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Election: 1st Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR Treasurer.
Responsibilities: To assist the Treasurer wherever necessary in the day-to-day running of JCR finances. Duties may include helping to prepare the budget, deal with incoming and outgoing cheques, managing the Debtors' List, etc. Attends and usually minutes Finance Committee.
Average workload*^: 2-4 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: 3rd Easter.
Prerequisites: Manifesto. Must live in college. Must be female. Cannot be held jointly.
Point of Contact: JCR Welfare Officer.
Responsibilities: Acts as a source of welfare supplies, and helps the JCR Welfare Officer to publicise campaigns, arrange events, etc. Attends WelComm, and gives views on issues that arise. Acts as a confidential point for problems, if necessary, arranging specific 'opening hours' each week, and suggests solutions or other people or organisations to turn to.
Average workload*^: 2-3 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: 3rd Easter.
Prerequisites: Manifesto. Must live in college. Must be male. Cannot be held jointly.
Point of Contact: JCR Welfare Officer.
Responsibilities: Acts as a source of welfare supplies, and helps the JCR Welfare Officer to publicise campaigns, arrange events, etc. Attends WelComm, and gives views on issues that arise. Acts as a confidential point for problems, if necessary, arranging specific 'opening hours' each week, and suggests solutions or other people or organisations to turn to.
Average workload*^: 2-3 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
^ These posts require levels of work varying from year to year, therefore causing the amount of time needed to fluctuate.
DPJB 19/03/2011; ELW 18/8/2009; JB 2/1/2010; EB 17/1/2010.
2 BEC [Bar Events Committee] Decorations Officers.
Election: 2nd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Cannot be a member of SEC.
Point of Contact: Senior Bar Officer.
Responsibilities: Decorate the bar and its surroundings (such as the Bar Overspill), as appropriate for Bar events. Responsible for creating decorations, purchasing or find material, and placing them.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours before each bar event (up to 3 termly).
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
DPJB 19/03/2011; ELW 8/9/2009; AMM 25/11/2009.
Website Representative.
Election: 3rd Easter.
Prerequisites: Manifesto. Really needs to be proficient working with websites.
Point of Contact: Communications Officer.
Responsibilities: Oversees maintenance of the JCR website – i.e. dealing with server and domain companies, enabling user accounts, being on hand to edit/upload pages, if necessary, or if problems arise.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
I.T. Representative.
Election: 2nd Easter.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Communications Officer.
Responsibilities: To oversee the smooth running of I.T. Facilities in John's; i.e. to ensure that the printer in the Cranmer Computer Room is stocked, that computers are working, and to report any problems/faults to ITS. Should also be willing to help when people encounter technical difficulties – e.g. connecting to the Durham University Network or losing files.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
DPJB 19/03/2011.
Environment Representative.
Election: 3rd Easter.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: Vice-President.
Responsibilities: Publicises Environmental issues to the student population, and works with College authorities, presenting students' views.
Average workload*: 1 hour per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Assistant Environment Representative.
Election: 1st Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Environment Representative.
Responsibilities: Highlights environmental issues with the Environment Rep, and fields comments and criticism.
Average workload*: 1 hour per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Community Outreach Co-ordinator.
Election: 1st Easter.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: President.
Responsibilities: Works with organisations outside College to arrange and take part in volunteering opportunities in the North-East.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced:Mic 3, 2009. Revised:?.
Community Outreach Secretary.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Community Outreach Co-ordinator.
Responsibilities: Assists the Community Outreach Co-ordinator as necessary in dealing with bodies inside and outside College.
Average workload*: 1 hour per week.
Position introduced:Mic 3, 2009. Revised:?.
Community Outreach Treasurer.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Community Outreach Co-ordinator.
Responsibilities: Organises and coordinates Community Outreach finances to raise and spend money in an appropriate way. Attends FiComm.
Average workload*: 1 hour per week.
Position introduced: Mic 3, 2009. Revised:?.
Community Outreach Publications, Decorations and Recruitment.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Community Outreach Co-ordinator.
Responsibilities: Advertises Community Outreach events and organises decorations, encouraging people to take part in these activities.
Average workload*: 1 hour per week.
Position introduced:Mic 3, 2009. Revised:?.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
DPJB 19/03/2011.
JCR Chair.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Executive manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR President.
Responsibilities: Responsible, along with the President (and to some extent, the Vice-Chair), for interpreting, ruling upon, and updating all aspects of the Constitutional documents, as mandated by the JCR or CRC; acts as the impartial referee on most democratic matters. Organises all aspects (including publicity, refreshments, etc) of and chairs JCR meetings, and Chair's Committee, as effectively as possible, and coordinates/arranges other democratic activities, as requested (e.g. ensuring that the website remains up to date on these matters). May be asked to sit upon JCR Exec in an advisory role. Attends FiComm and CRC in a non-voting capacity.
Average workload*: 5-6 hours per week, including vacations; variable depending upon workload assumed by the JCR Vice-Chair.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
JCR Vice-Chair.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Executive manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR Chair.
Responsibilities: Helps to arrange and set up meetings, sitting on and taking the minutes of Chair's Comm. Usually does publicity for meetings and elections, using appropriate media, and puts together and runs the in-meeting presentations; may also distribute agendas. Looks after noticeboards; able to sign off posters. Acts as Senior Returning Officer, overseeing paper ballots and the electronic DeVote System. To that end, a port of call for those considering running for election; advertises elections and inspects manifestos. Updates the electoral regulations – but only that part of the Constitution – in line with JCR recommendations or CRC, and ensures that the website and any other appropriate lists are also updated. Also sits on FiComm and CRC. Assists the Chair in other ways as asked.
Average workload*: Very variable, but generally 4-5 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
DPJB 19/03/2011.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Must be DSU members. Cannot be held jointly. Cannot miss more than two DSU Council meetings per year without presenting a legitimate excuse to the JCR.
Point of Contact: Senior DSU Rep.
Responsibilities: To attend all DSU Council meetings (c. 5 per term, at various locations), including the DSU AGM, and to represent the JCR in debate and vote on issues affecting John's and the university. Helps the Senior DSU Rep to gauge JJCR opinion and to publicise DSU matters, issues and campaigns in John's, and John's matters, issues and campaigns to the DSU, as necessary.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
DPJB 19/03/2011; ELW 31/8/2009; CR 23/9/2009; ELW 27/9/2009.
Election: 1st Easter.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR President.
Responsibilities: Works with the university-wide DUCK group to publicise and organise fundraising within College, encourage people to join in initiatives, and to set up their own activities. Arranges and runs DUCK events, either to stand alone, or as part of wider College events. Also responsible for St Margaret's Garth. Leads by example!
Average workload*: 4-6 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Election: 1st Easter.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Senior DUCK Representative.
Responsibilities: Helps the Senior DUCK Rep to accomplish his/her aims as laid out above, as requested, and deputises at events.
Average workload*^: 2-3 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Senior DUCK Representative.
Responsibilities: Publicises DUCK events by all appropriate media – e.g. posters, This Week, internet, etc. Organises decorations for DUCK events.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Senior DUCK Representative.
Responsibilities: Coordinates various fundraising drives within and without College, and helps to organise in-College events.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Senior DUCK Representative.
Responsibilities: Seeks sponsorship for DUCK events and initiatives, from outside the university, from the DSU, or from sources within College. Helps those on fund-raising drives to sign up sponsors, if requested.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Must consult with the JCR Treasurer before election.
Point of Contact: Senior DUCK Representative.
Responsibilities: Looks after DUCK finances, and ensures that money collected goes to the appropriate organisations. Petitions the JCR for funding, if necessary. Attends the pre-JCR Meeting Finance Comm.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
^ These posts require levels of work varying from year to year, therefore causing the amount of time needed to fluctuate.
DPJB 19/03/2011; ELW 1/9/2009; AO 25/11/2009.
Food and Formals Officer.
Election: 3rd Easter.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR Vice-President.
Responsibilities: Organises the sign-up (and associated circulation and editing of the list), setting-up, running and clearing-up of weekly College Formal dinners. Negotiates with College on dietary requirements. Has the power, in consultation with the JCR President and JCR Vice-President, to fine for bad behaviour, or place bans of up to three weeks for late drop-out or non-attendance. Solicits feedback on College food and attends termly Catering Committee. Has a guaranteed place on both College Formals and JCR Mega Formals (run by SEC).
Average workload*: 3-4 hours per week.
Position introduced:14/10/2010. Revised:?.
Assistant Food and Formals Officer.
Election: 3rd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Food and Formals Officer.
Responsibilities: Assists the Food & Formals Rep with the setting-up, running, and clearing up of College formal dinners each week. Deputises for the Food & Formals Rep when necessary. Attends the termly Catering Committee. Has a guaranteed place on College formal dinners.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced:14/10/2010. Revised:?.
6 House Committee Representatives.
Election: 1st Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Must live in the appropriate house. Cannot be held jointly.
Point of Contact: JCR Vice-President.
Responsibilities: Point of contact between inhabitants and Maintenance. Presents ideas for the improvement of the appropriate House to the House Committee. Monitors lock-up usage and reports to Vice-President after each vacation.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per term.
Position introduced: N/A. Revised: N/A.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
DPJB 20/03/2011.
5 Finance Committee Representatives.
Election: 1st Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Cannot be held jointly.
Point of Contact: JCR Treasurer.
Responsibilities: To attend Finance Committee, to debate and vote on the suitability of financial motions, and oversee / scrutinse the Treasurer's activities.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per term.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
DPJB 19/03/2011.
Election: 2st Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR President.
Responsibilities: Organises Freshers' Week in October. Duties range from organising, writing and sending out all the pre-arrival literature, creating the Freshers' video, organising events and activities throughout the week, decorating College, liaising with College to arrange room booking and catering, welcoming the new intake on Freshers' Sunday (or in the case of international students, the week before), ensuring that Freshers receive advice from all the relevant authorities (health and safety, medical, tutors, etc), guiding Freshers through their first fortnight of College life, being a shoulder to cry on, generally being cheery, confident and at hand to sort out all the little problems that beset you on arrival in a strange place.
Average workload*: Don't ask. A full time job from mid-August until mid-October; and you should still be around for a while after that.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Appointed: Epiphany Term.
Point of Contact: JCR President & Fresher's Week Co-ordinator.
Responsibilities: As above for the Coordinator, as he/she/he & she directs. It'll need all of you!
Average workload*: Full time job from mid-August until mid-September, with bursts of activity at other times.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR President.
Responsibilities: Organises the Open Days during the Easter vacation. Duties range from organising pre-arrival literature, organising events and activities, liaising with College to arrange room bookings, catering, etc, decorating College, welcoming the prospective Johnians to Durham, looking after them and being at hand to answer queries during their stay, and being a good advertisement for John's. Similar duties apply with respect to interviewees, and for those requesting guided tours or similar of John's during term time.
Average workload*: 5 hours per week during Epiphany and early Easter terms, 1 week over Easter.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: At least one male, one female.
Point of Contact: JCR President.
Responsibilities: As for the Interviewee and Open Day Coordinator, above.
Average workload*: 3-5 hours per week during Epiphany and early Easter terms, 1 week over Easter.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
^ These posts require levels of work varying from year to year, therefore causing the amount of time needed to fluctuate.
DPJB 19/03/2011; ELW 1/9/2009; AO 25/11/2009.
Election: 2nd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR President.
Responsibilities: Liaises with the St John's Society President, to inform alumni of events and news in and around College and works with John's Alumni Office and the DSU to arrange and/or publicise careers events and talks, and acts as a signpost for those wanting further information with regards to careers.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced:15-11-10. Revised:N/A.
Election: 3rd Easter.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Social Secretary.
Responsibilities: Looks after and uses the JCR's light and sound equipment, ensuring that it is kept securely and in good working order. Manages and arranges its use by College members and outside agencies at College functions. Works closely with the SEC Technician.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced: N/A. Revised: 02/02/2011.
Election: Appointed as needed.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Vice-President.
Responsibilities: Keeps the JCR Executive Office tidy and supplied.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced: N/A. Revised: N/A.
Election: 1st Easter.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: Freshers Week Co-ordinator.
Responsibilities: Works with the Freshers' Coordinators to welcome international students during Freshers' Week, and provide information and advice as necessary – aspects of the role which will should be offered throughout the year.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week (during Fresher's week period).
Position introduced: N/A. Revised: N/A.
Election: 3rd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR Communications Officer.
Responsibilities: Keeps an archive of information about the current year, including information on marriages, events, JCR news, etc. Passes this on to his/her successor, or leaves it in the JCR Flat.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:15-10-11.
Election: 1st Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Vice-President.
Responsibilities: Fields complaints and suggestions on the library, presenting them to a termly Library Committee.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per term.
Position introduced: N/A. Revised:N/A.
Election: 3rd Easter.
Prerequisites: Cannot hold a welfare position.
Point of Contact: JCR Communications Officer.
Responsibilities: Gathers non-vicious rumours and chat, edits them into a newspaper, and distributes copies in loos around College.
Average workload*^: Completely variable – 1-10 hours per term.
Position introduced: N/A. Revised: N/A.
Election: 1st Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Create a dance routine to show to at hust.
Point of Contact: JCR Social Secretary.
Responsibilities: Gathers non-vicious rumours and chat, edits them into a newspaper, and distributes copies in loos around College.
Average workload: 2-3 hours per week, although could occasionaly involve an entire day.
Position introduced: N/A. Revised: N/A.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
^ These posts require levels of work varying from year to year, therefore causing the amount of time needed to fluctuate.
DPJB 20/03/2011; ELW 1/9/2009; AO 25/11/2009; EB 17/1/2010.
Election: 1st Easter.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Services Manager.
Responsibilities: Liases with the Just World Coffee Shop, the JCR, and College, to ensure that the Fair Trade movement is given proper representation and consideration, given the historic place of St. John's College, Durham, within the history of the Fair Trade movement.
Average workload*: Less than 1 hour per week.
Position introduced: 02/05/2010. Revised:?.
Election: 3rd Easter.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Services Manager.
Responsibilities: Organises range and design of Stash, and liaises with Sports team captains, as requested, to organise sports kit deliveries. Advertises Stash orders, and takes payment for these (often through meal times), assisting the print company in delivering the items. First point of contact for the Stash company. Also helps to sell photos, etc.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per week, fluctuating.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: As necessary.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Services Manager.
Responsibilities: Managing shop stock and prices, placing orders as appropriate, and fielding comments and criticism from customers. Arranges rota of shop assistants. Ensures that hygiene levels are appropriate, and cleans the shop as necessary. May be asked by the Services Manager to cash up, sell photos, etc.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: 2nd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Lives in College at time of election.
Point of Contact: JCR Services Manager.
Responsibilities: Runs the Toastie Bar – i.e. arranges volunteer rota, purchase and storage of provisions, range of available toasties, and budget. Ensures that hygiene and health and safety regulations are kept, and that shop and kitchen are left tidy.
Average workload*^: Up to 8 hours per week, although appointment of up to four deputies can massively reduce this.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: 1st Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR Services Manager.
Responsibilities: To oversee all aspects of the yearbook's publication: contents, contributions, layout, format, cost, printing, publicity and launch party!
Average workload*: 40-50 hours, over 1 ½ terms.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: 1st Epiphany.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Yearbook Editor.
Responsibilities: To assist the Yearbook Editor with any or all of his/her duties, as requested.
Average workload*^: 30-35 hours, over 1 ½ terms.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: 1st Epiphany.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: Yearbook Editor.
Responsibilities: Creating the overall design of the Yearbook, in consultation with the Editor and Sub-editor, and soliciting/finding appropriate images. May handle the technical side of putting the book together.
Average workload*: 30-35 hours, over 1 ½ terms.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
^ These posts require levels of work varying from year to year, therefore causing the amount of time needed to fluctuate.
ELW 18/8/2009; JB 2/1/2010.
Deputy Social Secretary.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Social Secretary.
Responsibilities: Liaising with the JCR Social Secretary in organising events; deputising in organising and attending events and meetings; assisting in the coordination of the SEC team. In a nutshell, helps to come up with ideas, and execute them. Sits on SEC.
Average workload*: 5-6 hours per week (variable).
Position introduced:?. Revised: 02/02/2011.
2 SEC Decorations Officers.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Social Secretary.
Responsibilities: To come up with ideas to decorate events; to find or purchase the necessary materials, and to create and place the decorations. Works with the SEC Technician to coordinate lighting. Attends SEC.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per week (very variable).
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
2 SEC Entertainment Officers.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Social Secretary.
Responsibilities: Finding and arranging different types of entertainment for events, creating a timetable of appropriate shows, music, etc. Helps entertainers to set up, communicates lights and music requirements to the SEC Technician. Attends SEC.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per week (very variable).
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
SEC Food Officer.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Social Secretary.
Responsibilities: Decides on the menu for and arranges provision of events' food, either from outside sources or the College's catering division. Attends SEC.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week (very variable).
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
SEC Publicity Officer.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Social Secretary.
Responsibilities: Publicises events, through posters, advertisements in This Weeks, Facebook groups, and other suitable media. Attends SEC.
Average workload*: 1-2 hours per week (very variable).
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
SEC Technician.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Social Secretary.
Responsibilities: Books, sets up and works light and sound equipment as necessary for events, liaising with other members of SEC and the Daylight Robbery Organiser as necessary. Attends SEC.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per week (very variable).
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
SEC Treasurer.
Election: 3rd Epiphany.
Prerequisites: None.
Point of Contact: JCR Social Secretary.
Responsibilities: Works with the JCR Treasurer to ensure that SEC's books balance, by deciding the cost of events for attendees, and the budget for decorations, food, drink, entertainment, etc; also presents motions for SEC spending to Finance Committee. Helps compile attendance lists/the debtors' list.
Average workload*: 3-4 hours per week (very variable).
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
DPJB 19/03/2011.
4 Colours Committee Representatives.
Election: 1st Epiphany.
Prerequisites: Cannot be a society President or team Captain. Must have atleast one society member and one member of a sports team.
Point of Contact: JCR Sports & Societies Officer.
Responsibilities: Publicises and attends the yearly Colours Committee to debate upon and award Colours. Subject to Sub-Committee and Society Regulation Schedule 7.
Average workload*: 5 hours per year (one meeting).
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
DPJB 19/03/2011.
~ All Welfare members sit on WelComm, held on average three to four times per term, and should meet the JCR Welfare Officer, and if appropriate the CCR and MCR Welfare Officers, for a one-to-one at least once per term. All should also receive appropriate levels of training in health and safety, counselling, confidentiality, etc.
LBGTa Rep.
Election: 2nd Easter.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR Welfare Officer.
Responsibilities: Works with the wider LBGTa to provide and publicise information on pertinent issues.
Average workload*: >1 hour per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: 3rd Easter.
Prerequisites: Not living in College next year. Requires manifesto. Subject to Election Regulation 16.ii. Cannot be held jointly.
Point of Contact: JCR Welfare Officer.
Responsibilities: Signposts information on relevant subjects: e.g. landlords, prices, the local community, and so forth. Receives and reports back feedback on welfare provision and welfare issues from livers-out. Helps to compile and distribute the Livers' Out Handbook, and any other relevant supplies.
Average workload*: 2-3 hours per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:?.
Election: 3rd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Manifesto.
Point of Contact: JCR Welfare Officer.
Responsibilities: Works with the Welfare Officer and the university SWDa to publicise disability issues, and to act as a confidante and information source for those students in John's and St Margaret's Garth with a disability. Raises any general issues with the JHJCR Welfare Officer and/or College, as appropriate, and receives appropriate training in confidentiality, health and safety, etc.
Average workload*: 1 hour per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:02/02/2011.
Election: 3rd Michaelmas.
Prerequisites: Must have done a year abroad as part of his/her Durham University degree.
Point of Contact: JCR Welfare Officer.
Responsibilities: Acts as a point of contact for those abroad, and for those coming back into College after a year abroad, ensuring that they are up to date with all relevant issues.
Average workload*: 1 hour per week.
Position introduced:?. Revised:15-11-10.
* All workload averages are estimates; many posts require work at irregular intervals, so these averages are based on the amount of work needed across a ten week term.
^ These posts require levels of work varying from year to year, therefore causing the amount of time needed to fluctuate.
DPJB 20/03/2011; ELW 1/9/2009; KT 25/11/2009.