| The below list comprises a number of actions/tasks/responsibilities that the Community Engagement Lead at each Lodge/Chapter might reasonably be expected to be responsible for. However, due to the wide variation of how some tasks are carried out at each Lodge/Chapter, and not wanting to complicate matters, it will ultimately be up to each Lodge/Chapter to determine the level of responsibility allocated to the Community Engagement Lead, and to ensure this is clearly set out in writing if not following this job description in full. Where omissions are made, the Lodge/Chapter should ensure those tasks are being carried out by other members and that they are joined up. |
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The CEL will be responsible for leading the preparation of the Community Engagement Strategy (CES), including consultation with the Brethren/Companions and the presentation of the CES in open Lodge/Chapter for approval.
The CEL will review the CES annually, and report to the Brethren/Companions, outlining any progress made against agreed actions.
Where it is proposed to make any changes to the approved CES, the CEL will carry out further consultation with the Brethren/Companions and seek approval in open Lodge/Chapter.
The CEL can appoint a Community Engagement team to support him on all community engagement work. The CEL will lead this team.
The CEL will work closely with other officers of the Lodge/Chapter (as appropriate) to ensure a harmonious and complimentary approach to the business of the Lodge/Chapter on all community engagement work.
The CEL will produce an annual programme of community engagement events, in consultation with the WM/MEZ (and other officers as appropriate).
The CEL will work with the Lodge/Chapter Communications Officer to promote each event (as appropriate) and to celebrate its achievements and successes.
The CEL will ensure that evaluation is carried out at each event (as appropriate), and will produce a brief report setting out any feedback, outcomes and identify opportunities to improve.
The CEL will carry out an annual review of the Lodge/Chapter community engagement effectiveness as set out in Appendix 1 of the Community Engagement Tool-Kit and highlight any changes from previous scores.
The CEL will liaise with the Provincial Community Engagement Team, setting out the achievements of the Lodge/Chapter, sharing useful information and showcasing exemplar work for inclusion within the Provincial community engagement newsletter.
The CEL will provide advice to Brethren/Companions looking to submit applications to the annual Kirwin award for community engagement, and where necessary submit applications on behalf of the Lodge/Chapter.
The CEL will survey its Lodge/Chapter members to ascertain the extent to which they volunteer in the community outside of Freemasonry, and will keep these records up to date, setting out the range of organisations supported and the total manhours given by each member annually.
The CEL will look to collaborate with other CEL’s from local Lodges/Chapters as a cost-effective way of promoting Freemasonry through volunteering and fundraising.
The CEL will assess the suitability of using its Lodge/Chapter building free of charge to support local charities and worthy causes in need, and where appropriate, will notify relevant organisations of its availability for such uses.
The CEL will maintain up to date records of registered local charities and worthy causes within the area of its Lodge/Chapter, and use this data to identify opportunities for both volunteering and making financial donations.
The CEL will meet with the WM/MEZ, Wardens/Principals, and Charity Steward at the start of each year to discuss which charities and worthy causes it wishes to support and identify any priorities, including whether there may be a case for longer term support.
The CEL will attempt to obtain feedback from any charity or and worthy cause supported on how any donation/support from the Lodge/Chapter has helped them.
The CEL will be the conduit between the Lodge/Chapter and the PMG lead for MIST (Major incident Support Team), and will coordinate activities as directed.