Open Positions
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Kazoo Band Leader
Time Commitment: 30 hours per year
No previous experience is needed and there is no audition. This is not a demanding position, and the outgoing Leader will help you with the transition. If you love to have fun and would enjoy supporting the town and meeting new people, then this may be for you.
The Kazoo Band Leader:
selects music for the performances,
helps coordinate the set-up of sound equipment (with help)
leads the practices (about an hour before each performance), &
leads about 8 performances per year, 10 - 40 minutes in length
Cornstalks Decorator
Time Commitment: 30 hours per year (most in September - October)
This position is part of the Decorating Committee and coordinates the decoration of downtown Meaford with cornstalks and bows. The outgoing Cornstalks Decorator will provide support with the transition into the role.
Arranges for corn stalks donation with a local farmer and for bow material
Coordinates the cutting and distribution of corn stalks with volunteers
Coordinates the placement of cornstalks and bows in downtown with volunteers
Coordinates the removal and disposal of cornstalks and bows with volunteers
Recruits volunteers for these jobs with the assistance of other team members and ensures volunteers sign-in
Arranges for an after-job treat for the volunteers on the decorating and take-down day
Promotions Lead
Time Commitment: 50 hours per year
This position leads the Promotions Team and promotes the invasion and its related activities. No experience needed – just an interest in marketing and a willingness to learn as you go.
The Promotions Lead:
Develops an annual promotions strategy
Coordinates the activities of the promotions team
Develops and submits media releases and ad copy to media outlets
Acts as the main contact with media outlets for quotes and coordination of efforts
Maintains a presence on appropriate tourism websites
Arranges interviews with media outlets
Coordinates event signage
Event Vice Chair
Time Commitment: 150 hours per year
This position works with the Event Chair to oversee and coordinate the activities of the Scarecrow Invasion.
The Event Chair:
Assists with ensuring the annual plan is established and carried out
Represents the board at community and other meetings and liaises with community and government organizations
Assists with organizing the participation of the Scarecrow Invasion at community events
Assists with fundraising efforts
Assists with recruiting new Scarecrow team members
Fills in as needed
Residential Scarecrow Contest Coordinator
Time Commitment: 30 hours per year
This position is part of the Promotions committee and coordinates the residential scarecrow contest with the help of the team.
The Residential Scarecrow Contest Coordinator:
Ensures the contest parameters are updated on the website
Ensures the website contest form is updated according to the annual parameters
Monitors contest entries, ensuring photographs are taken and a list is compiled of the entries
Coordinates judging of the entries
Arranges for prizes and their awarding to the winner
Photographer
Time Commitment: 20 hours per year
This position is part of the Promotions Team and special equipment is not required.
The Photographer:
Takes pictures of the invasion, business and residential scarecrow displays, the parade and festival, and other scarecrow invasion activities
Uploads pictures on a timely basis to the team’s shared drive for use in social media posts and the website