ACSA Management Committee Nomination Form
Do you think it’s important to ensure everyone in the community can play a part in answering big questions and solving big problems using science? Are you interested in supporting the growth of a national not-for-profit that’s making this happen?
 
If you answered yes to these questions, consider nominating yourself to join the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) Management Committee! Joining the Management Committee is a great opportunity to offer your expertise in shaping the future of ACSA and the citizen science community. It also provides unique networking and learning opportunities about citizen science and ACSA.
 
Management Committee positions are voluntary and are 2-year terms from November 2022 to November 2024. You can choose to self-nominate for one of five positions that are open in this year’s election:
  • The Vice Chair
  • The Treasurer
  • The Secretary
  • Two General Members
Each position has a unique set of responsibilities, which you can find full descriptions of in the Terms of Reference for the ACSA Management Committee, Staff, and Appointed Supporters.
 
We are seeking Management Committee members who collectively bring a diverse range of strategic and practical skills and expertise that can support growth of ACSA as a vibrant, sustainable and dynamic organisation. Prior experience in scientific disciplines, citizen science, or serving on national committees are a plus, but not essential. 

Before you can nominate for the Management Committee, you must be a member of ACSA.
 
In relation to the particular roles, the ideal candidate would have the following:
 
Vice Chair:
  • Well-developed leadership and advocacy skills
  • Experience with strategic planning
  • Ability to solicit financial support
  • Capacity to grow networks and partnerships
Secretary:
  • Well-developed scheduling skills
  • Efficient at documenting organisational activities (e.g. minute-taking)
  • Capacity to systematically organise ACSA records
  • Ability to manage external inquiries
Treasurer:
  • Strong financial and contract management skills
  • Working knowledge of financial management tools, such as Xero
  • Familiarity with financial requirements for small business or non-government organisations (NGOs)
General Members:
  • Skills to develop communication content (e.g. social media, website, etc)
  • Enthusiasm for supporting ongoing team activities
  • Eagerness to take on activities as needs arise
  • Ability to be responsive and provide feedback in a timely manner
Please understand that in nominating you are prepared to commit time to the activities of the Management Committee, including at least one Management Committee meeting per month, associated follow up activities, and potential contribution to the work of  sub-committees.
 
Key 2022  Management Committee Election Dates
  • Nominations open Tuesday 18th October
  • Nominations close Monday 7th November
  • Voting open Wednesday 9th November
  • Voting closes Friday 18th November
  • Successful candidates will be announced during our online ACSA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 21st that begins at 12:00pm-12:45pm (AEDT)/ 11:00am-12:45pm (AEST), 9:00am-9:45am (AWST).
More Information
Annie Lane
Chair
Australian Citizen Science Association
Phone: +61 428 837 218
Email: chair@citizenscience.org.au
 
Jessie Oliver
Executive Officer
Australian Citizen Science Association
Phone: +61 422 559 778
Email: executiveofficer@citizenscience.org.au
 
Please feel free to contact Annie or Jessie if you would like any more information before applying.
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Section 1: Correspondence Details and Position Nomination
What is your full name? *
What is your email address? *
What is your best contact number? *
What Management Committee position are you nominating yourself for? *
Section 2: Nominee Skills and Experience
What relevant skills and experiences do you have that make you well suited to the Management Committee role you are nominating for?
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Please refer to the ideal attributes listed above for each role, and see Terms of Reference for an overview of responsibilities to each Management Committee role. Please describe experiences relevant to topics such as citizen science, business development, finance management and accounting, fundraising, contact management, community engagement, public communication (i.e. newsletters, social media, graphic design, public speaking, etc), partnership development, strategic planning, program evaluation, and science education.
Section 3: Personal Interest in Citizen Science and ACSA
Why are you interested in joining the ACSA Management Committee?
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What is your vision for citizen science in Australia over the next decade?
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Section 4: Reference Details & Comments 
Please provide the name, email, and phone number of a referee we may contact in relation to your nomination to join the ACSA Management Committee.
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Do you have any questions or comments?
Please feel free to leave any question or comments regarding the nomination process. Alternatively, you are welcome to email us instead with questions, comments, or additional information you would like to submit. If doing the latter, please email Jessie Oliver, ACSA Executive Officer via executiveofficer@citizenscience.org.au
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