"Amigos" Newsletter Editor

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The Amigos Editor produces the electronic and paper mailings of the Friends of the Camarillo Library newsletter (Amigos). The Editor works with and interfaces with members of the Board of Directors, various volunteers of the Friends of the Camarillo Library, and Camarillo Library employees.

The Amigos Editor is a voting member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Camarillo Library. As such, attendance is required at monthly board meetings. Board meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 1 pm at the Camarillo Public Library (except for July and August).

The duties of the Editor center around the formatting and communication of the newsletter. The Amigos is delivered electronically via MailChimp and through Mail Manager, our direct mail service provider, depending of the preference of the Friends member. Knowledge of MailChimp or similar service is helpful. The Editor receives newsletter submissions from multiple contributors, organizes them into two newsletter formats (electronic and paper), and performs an initial proofreading for grammar and spelling. The original contributors then provide the final proofreading. The paper edition of the newsletter is then sent to Mail Manager for delivery. The electronic edition of the newsletter is sent out several days after the paper edition is sent to Mail Manager so both editions arrive to our members simultaneously.

The majority of the work is done virtually. Training will be provided. Backup support can be provided on an occasional basis.

Other Duties

• Use analytical data provided by MailChimp to make recommendations for improvements
• Attend board meetings and other necessary meetings and report on relevant tasks and progress

General Skills

• Excellent oral, written, and digital communication
• Knowledge of desktop publishing
• Capable of virtual communication via email and text messaging
• Work with minimal supervision under strict deadlines
• Computer proficient
• Highly organized
• Understand and appreciate the benefits of working in an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization

Requirements and Commitments

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Orientation and training will be provided
• Approximately 10 hours per month
• Minimum two-year commitment
• Become a member of the Friends