Description:

A Diplomatic Officer can have many duties, including, but not limited to: making contact with other chapters; inviting others to chapter events; contacting members of other fan organizations for joint operations; being a “First Contact” resource for potenƟal members; and many other duties. The RDC of Diplomatic Officers will compile a knowledge database of recruiting techniques and practices. This person will also make contact with other non‐SFI fan groups that operate in the area of R1and publicize joint events and operations to the region. The Diplomatic RDC should also work closely with the R1 Recruiting officer to compare notes and strategies. This person should also be willing to keepthe good of the Region in mind at all times. Additionally, on the fictional side this person should be well versed with Federation diplomats and their techniques. Weekly or bi‐weekly postings to the Region One Facebook Group Pages are required. A Department Facebook Group or web page is also strongly encouraged to share diplomatic ideas and events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a member of Starfleet in good standing for at least one year.
• Be a member of a Chapter within Region One. (You don’t have to physically live within the region as long as you are a member of a chapter that is within the region.)
• Preferably a DC on that chapter, or an “expert” on the subject matter (not a hard requirement, but, definitely a plus).
• Passed OTS.
• Passed OCC.
• Reliable internet .
• Reliable e‐mail.
• Sense of humor and a great attitude.
• Pride and enthusiasm in Region One.
• The ability to perform duties in a timely and responsible manner. (While it is true that this is a volunteer position, you will have certain duties that MUST be done regularly as an RDC.)
• Willingness to invest personal time and effort to perform an important, but sometimes thankless, job for the benefit of Region One’s members.
• Passed any SFA school that is within the RDC position’s subject. (For example, if you are applying for the position of RDC of Sciences, you may want to take a course in the SFA Vulcan Academy of Science, etc.). This may not apply to all positions. Please list the dates taken and passed.

OVERALL RDC REQUIRED JOB DUTIES

How the RDC runs their department is pretty much up to them. However there are certain duties that apply to ALL RDCs. These include:

• Make your RDC program one that provides value and interest to the region!
• Monthly reports to the RDC Program Director are due on or before the 5th of EVERY month. Missing 2 reports in a row will get the RDC a warning. Missing 3 or more reports in a row is grounds for dismissal from the position. (BUT, the RDC Program Director can be very understanding if they know what they are being understanding about. If circumstances cause you to miss a report or two … don’t wait until you get a warning to call or write and say you have been very busy with something. Instead, you should send a note, e‐mail or regular mail saying what is causing you to miss this report before it is due or as soon after it is due as possible.) Missing 3 reports in any one calendar year is grounds for dismissal. 
• Post to the Facebook AT LEAST every two weeks
• Stay in contact with those ships who provide you with names and addresses of a contact person. Don’t make communication a one way street. After a while your contact person will get tired of sending in reports if they never know if it arrived or not. When you get a report, let the person reporting know.
• Send a recent photo of yourself if you are chosen for the RDC webpage.