Available officer positions are as follows:
President
Vice President
VP of Finance
VP of Interactive Marketing
Undergraduate Coordinator
Do YOU have what it takes to be an executive officer? Descriptions are posted below. Elections will be held in the upcoming month!
President: It is the President of RLGA’s responsibility to ensure that the club is accomplishing the three goals in the organization’s mission (The purpose of the RLGA is to inform and motivate Freeman students who are interested in careers in the retail and luxury goods industry, to provide students with an opportunity to network with professionals, and to increase the recruitment of Freeman students by top companies). The President will be responsible for building relationships with individuals and businesses in the greater New Orleans area, securing speakers for meetings, organizing off campus events that enrich the membership, such as site visits and events at other universities. The President is also responsible for scheduling and moderating the officers meetings and executive board meetings. The President must ensure that RLGA is getting recognition both within the school and in the community. Additionally, the President will coordinate and conduct educational membership meetings, and be accountable for all actions of the club.
Vice President: The Vice President of RLGA has the responsibility of assisting the President with ensuring that the club is accomplishing the goals of the organization. In the event the President is absent from a meeting or event, the Vice President must assume President’s responsibilities. In addition, the Vice President builds relationships with representatives of businesses not only in the New Orleans area, but with companies in other states interested in helping members with jobs or internships and securing corporate sponsorships. The Vice President has the responsibility of planning events on and off campus, such as events for members to meet and greet speakers, and helping with details on fund raising ideas. In all the Vice President works hand-in-hand with the President in making sure the organization is represented on campus and in the community.
VP of Finance: The VP of Finance for RLGA is responsible for creating and managing the organization’s budget. The VP of Finance is also responsible for all financial clerical work and record keeping. Each semester the VP of Finance presents the organization’s financing request to GBC, includes information on the organization’s financing goals, past achievements, and highlights the organization’s value added services. In addition the VP of Finance is in charge of creating, managing, and executing the organization’s fund-raising initiatives and events.
VP of Interactive Marketing: The VP of Interactive Marketing of RLGA will be responsible for maintaining and updating the RLGA website, blog, Tulane University calendars, and any online marketing components (Facebook, Twitter, etc). Additionally, the VP of Interactive Marketing will be responsible for creating visuals for events including flyers, mailers, and electronic newsletters. The VP of Interactive Marketing will work closely with the President to identify new ways to market RLGA events to the New Orleans retail & luxury goods community.
Undergraduate Coordinator: The job of the Undergraduate Coordinator is to make sure that the undergraduates in RLGA are represented, as their academic schedules tend to differ slightly from that of the Graduate school. The Undergraduate Coordinator also answers any questions from undergraduate students to make sure they feel welcome in RLGA.
