Volunteer Positions - Zanesville & Western Scenic Railroad

All general and associate members are welcome to fill internal positions (elected positions may require general memberships only). Although all positions are volunteers based, you will receive rewards for your time. Every approved hour you spend in railroad related activities earns you discounts on excursions and merchandise. The time you spend in these volunteer positions will also provide you valuable experience that can be placed on job applications and resumes. You will be able to grow in your leadership or technical skills. And finally, you will feel good that you are helping the volunteers, organization, and local community grow and prosper. If you are interested in any position listed below, talk to any officer or contact the president at bill.ratz@zwsr.org for more information.

Volunteer	Open to all members	No experience needed! Volunteers are needed to help execute the goals of the organization. As a regular volunteer, you may be doing track maintenance, restoring rolling stock, building facilities, running equipment, or even driving the train. Volunteers are the most important people in or organization - they are the ones who not only set the tone of the organization, but also get the work done. Explore the website to learn more about the organization, click on calendars to see the current activities scheduled, or contact us at zws@zwsr.org for more information.
Director of Operation	Elected by the Board of Directors, General members only	The Director of Operations, a position elected by the Board of Directors, is a key position in the customer facing side of the organization. Any individual expressing interest in this position must be a good project manager, possess excellent leadership skills, be able to organize volunteer activities, and understand key points to ensuring customers enjoy themselves. Specific responsible include: Submitting Accident and Injury reports to the Secretaryas necessary. Provide oversight and guidance to all volunteers who work on the train or in the station during excursions and rides (train and station operations) Provide safety and customer service training for all employees who work with the public or around the train. Ensure customers are taken care of, customer complaints are handled quickly, and comment cards are reviewed as needed. Scheduling volunteers for excursion weekends. Ensuring concession stands are appropriately stocked and inventoried. Scheduling work weekends as necessary through the Vice President.
Volunteer Coordinator	Open to all members	Responsible for leading the effort to find, welcome, and energize new volunteers. The volunteer coordinator should be creative, outgoing, and charismatic. Although open to any member, the volunteer coordinator should be in central Ohio. Specific responsibilities include: Plan, organize, and execute volunteer drives Assist in planning advertising and activities for the organization as they relate to new members Follow up with the Secretary and Treasurer to ensure new members have paid their dues and received their welcome packets. Be the primary point of communication for new member questions during their first 90 days.
Secretary	Elected by the Board of Directors, General members only	The secretary position is not your average position, but requires dedication, project management skills, and must be a team player. Specific responsibilities include: Taking detailed notes at all meetings (not simply meeting minutes) Organizing and sending the notes out to each member within 10 days of every meeting Ensuring all meeting minutes are provided to the webmaster for inclusion on the webpage within 10 days Organizing and sending the email newsletter at the end of every other month starting in January Updating the organizational documents when the updates have been approved through the appropriate means and then ensuring the documents are uploaded to the web within 30 days of the change Organizing and filing titles and bills of sale Tracking and submitting FRA reports Notarizing organizational documents as necessary. Maintaining membership records. Printing and sending membership cards within 15 days of receiving notice from the treasurer of a new or renewed member. Ensuring a welcome pack is sent to each new member.
Website Support	Open to all members	The website support person should have a general understanding of computers, email, and websites. Specific responsibilities include: Update the website monthly (or more often as needed) with information provided by others Maintain the email distribution lists Design and and seek approval for major changes
Grant Writer	Open to all members	The grant writer will report directly to the Board of Directors. As the person primarily responsible for grant funding, this individual will need to seek out opportunities and request grants. Specific responsibilities include: Finding grant opportunities Writing grant proposals Obtaining grant money for the organization
"ZWSR Railroader" Newsletter Editor	Open to all members	The "ZWSR Railroader" newsletter editor should have a good grasp of the English language, have a good understanding of computers, and be able to work with any computer program that will create quality newsletters. Specific responsibilities include: Solicit the organization and leaders for information to be included in the newsletter Edit for clarity and grammar the stories and sections submitted Select photos and writes sections as appropriate Ensure the newsletter is submitted for approval by the 20th of every other month Send the newsletter to the appropriate mail lists by the 30th of every other month