Alma Matters Writers

Feature writer, Alma Matters

Posted by Alma Matters Writers on 05/12/2015

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 50
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

Alma Matters is a three-page section of the Cornell Alumni Magazine that is dedicated to alumni and alumni volunteers. Story topics include spotlights on our Frank H.T. Rhodes, Bill Vanneman, and CAA Cup award winners; successful initiatives produced by volunteer groups; tributes to exceptional leaders; and other stories that inform or inspire our alumni volunteers.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

University-Wide

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Writers need to have some experience writing compelling, lively, and well-constructed stories. Interviewing skills and ability to meet strict deadlines is required.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Jennifer Cunningham

Volunteer Position Title:

Senior Director, Alumni Affairs

Email:

jbl29@cornell.edu

Phone:

607-254-6196

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: Not Applicable
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites Prior to receiving writing assignments, applicants will be asked to submit 2 short writing samples.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? No

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election