About 2017 Mission Lead

Relay for Life of Clay County is looking for a Mission Lead for the 2017 Clay County Relay for Life!

The main job of the Mission Lead is to retain and recruit volunteers to help with mission education and activation (i.e., create opportunities for people to eat healthy foods, to be physically active, to avoid the sun, etc). The Mission Lead will also collaborate with the Event Lead and Fund The Cure Lead to plan and set goals for mission education and activation, as well as be an expert on mission-related materials/resources and about how the Society helps people stay well (prevention), get well (screening), find cures (research education), and fight back (ACS CAN).

Furthermore, the Mission Lead cultivates relationships with volunteers and community members who have directly benefitted from the Society's efforts, and identify those who are willing to share their stories in person, in writing, and/or with the media. They also leverage kickoffs, team meetings/rallies, fundraising workshops, Bank Nights, event days, and wrap-ups as opportunities to educate Relay participants about hot to stay well and get well.

Also, they collaborate with the Entertainment Lead, Activities Lead, and Ceremonies Lead and the Advocacy Lead to plan a powerful closing ceremony that includes mission education and activation, and they collaborate with the Logistics Lead to ensure the food/beverage plan takes into account the Society's nutrition guidelines.

Finally, the Mission Lead will ensure that all other leadership team volunteers are considering mission education and activation in their plans, as well as ensure that all mission volunteers/contacts know how much they're appreciated.

Application Process

If you are interested in volunteering for the Relay for Life of Clay County in this position, please contact Amanda Webb at [email protected] or 760.429.8161.