Thank you for your interest in becoming the next Public Relations Officer for Umu Igbo Unite Los Angeles Chapter! Please read the following, and fill out this application to the best of your ability. You must be a paid UIU-LA member to serve on the Executive Board.
Public Relations Officer's role as stated in our chapter by-laws:
This person has exclusive rights to all forms of external communication and is responsible for all notifications
being transmitted in this regard. The PRO ensures members receive the Bylaws. Mass communications must be reviewed by the Board before being sent out. Notification for UIU-LA gatherings should be sent out at least two (2) weeks ahead of time via electronic channels. Notifications should include detailed information about the gathering, i.e. the agenda, gathering venue, date, time, and refreshments. A follow-up message for the gathering should be sent via email that morning. The PRO may remove any posting that is not in favor of UIU-LA on social media. In the event the PRO is unavailable to fulfill these duties, these duties will fall upon the Secretary in the interim. The PRO is responsible for maintaining strategic relations with any external entities and institutions. The PRO is also responsible for managing any UIU-LA social media platforms. The PRO is expected to post regularly on social media to increase engagement with the community and keep the community aware of all current and upcoming events.
For a more detailed description of the PRO's roles and responsibilities over the last year click below-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xpvdSeKKLP8MF5-F0Z15v8u7QQ_sE9B/view?usp=sharingDATES:
Application due- Friday, October 14th by 11:59pm
Campaigning- Sunday, October 16th through Saturday, October 22nd
Election- Sunday, October 23rd
Training Period- Tuesday, October 25th through Sunday, December 4th
**YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU EMAIL US YOUR RESUME AND HEADSHOT PHOTO**
Please send to
uiulaelections@gmail.com with the subject line "For E-board Application". Thank you and good luck!
UIU-LA Mission Statement:
TO PRESERVE OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND PROMOTE THE PERSONAL, CULTURAL, AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AMONGST NIGERIAN IGBO PROFESSIONALS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA BY... (A) Providing a forum where Igbo professionals can network professionally, culturally and socially and share their experiences in the hopes of contributing positively to the growth and progress of Igbo’s. (B) Initiating, encouraging and supporting innovative Igbo business ideas and existing businesses that have the potential to improve the quality of life of Nigerians. (C) Contributing positively towards improvement of quality of life in Nigeria, through outreach programs, creating of awareness of health and social issues, and donation of time and resources. (D) And fostering a sense of love, unity, family, co-operation, prosperity and empowerment between members and within the Igbo communities in which we operate.
