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As we lost our previous Trip Sec Nik to his placement year, we need a new Trip Secretary! 

The job involves both admin duties and managing groups of people of all abilities, so being organised, decisive and inclusive is a must. As Trip Sec you’ll be expected to attend every trip and bring loads of energy to help organise the days along with our other Trip Sec, Sam. Teaching is a vital part of being on committee both on Wednesdays at Big Depot but also on weekend trips - however we try to ensure the committee's time is split 50/50 between teaching and climbing on trips!

While our weekend trips are mostly organised by now, we’re looking to have more club day trips this year to local crags to up the skill level in the club. The trip sec would also help with planning a potential international meet - so a lot to look forward to.

Overall, Trip sec is a great and varied role - if you think you would be good at the job, put your name forward! More details about the position and how to run are below, but any more questions message us on Instagram or WhatsApp :)

-Sam & Nik x

Requirements:

• Lots of psyche and a desire to help run LUUMC
• Good knowledge / experience of UK outdoor climbing
• Patience 
• A desire to teach climbing to the next generation of climbers

Additional (but not required!) helpful skills/requirements:

• Basic UK trad skills incl leading, setting up top ropes and multipitching
• Second year or above

Responsibilities as Trip Secretary:

• Create and distribute trip signup forms
• Help allocate spaces on trips
• Organise day plans for trips to accommodate all skill levels (and be prepared for the weather to change these plans regularly!)
• Help to organise Club day trips and potentially a new weekend trip later this year!
• Be involved in organising International meet

Responsibilities as Committee:

• Attend Wednesday teaching at Big Depot 
• Help with teaching on Weekend Trips
• A friendly face
• Keen to help out with general committee jobs

Benefits:

• Guaranteed spot on every trip with a reduced price
• Ability to shape club trips
• Committee Merch!

How to apply + the electoral process:

• Head over to your LUU Engage Dashboard and navigate to the Election Dashboard - https://engage.luu.org.uk/auth/elections
• Navigate to the Mountaineering Trip Sec Election, click on the “Trip Secretary” position and Nominate yourself! 
• If you’re not sure whether or not to nominate yourself then please contact us! We will be happy to give you some insight and advice about running and being on committee.
• Write up a statement about why you should be Trip Sec - you can also create a poster if you wish! However don’t worry if you don’t want to, the important part of the election will be giving a speech at the social next week.
• You will have until 10pm on Tuesday 29th October to nominate yourself
• Wednesday 30th October will be our spooky election social! You will have the opportunity to give a speech about why you should be elected, and questions will be fielded from members and committee. If you have any concerns about this let us know and we will look to accommodate.
• Voting will close at 11:30pm on Wednesday 30th October, with the winner announced on the night of the social.