Call for a New Staccato Notes Newsletter Editor!!!
The SMTA publishes a monthly digital newsletter to our membership, detailing upcoming events, introducing new members, and sharing community insight. We are seeking a volunteer to take over as our Newsletter Editor, starting immediately.
The position holds the following description/requirements:
Fluency in email with a max of one-day response time.
Highly organized, able to manage and keep track of all materials for publication.
Able to meet and maintain deadlines.
Members will send material for publication to the newsletter email by the 20th of each month. If you anticipate particular events/teachers needing to publish material, willingness to remind and communicate is a plus! You will compile/format the newsletter to be sent to the Administrative Coordinator on the 1st of each month.
Time requirement can range from 1-5 hours a month, depending on your fluency with formatting software.
Strong skills in formatting software are necessary. Example skills include creating independent text columns, creating headers/borders/margins, cropping pictures, text overlay, etc.
Openness to do the position for a longer-term duration. We are hoping to find someone able to commit to being our editor for the year (and possibly beyond).
Please direct any interest or questions to the Leann, Administrative Coordinator.
Get Involved
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and Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA), through Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
As a member, you belong to a vibrant network of colleagues with whom to learn, perform, collaborate and grow your studio.
This organization runs with the support of our many wonderful volunteers- if you're still looking for a way to get involved, there is always a place in SMTA for you to help out, get connected, learn, and support music education. Ask a board member or email the office to see what might be a good fit for you.
