In the run up to the AGM, 28th November 2023, the GCG has a number of vacant roles available! All positions are volunteer roles, but any expenses incurred on behalf of GCG will be covered.
Committee Roles
We are currently looking to fill three committee positions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, and an Ordinary Member position. The Committee meets 3 times a year, plus the AGM. There are occasionally shorter ad hoc meetings as other matters arise. Committee roles are generally on a three year rotation, though this can be shorter if required.
Support Roles
These roles are crucial to the smooth running of GCG, however, they are specifically designed to be support roles for the Committee, meaning the post-holder isn't expected to attend Committee meetings, and the time required is generally much lower than for Committee roles.
How to Apply
To apply for the role, please send a paragraph (max 200 words) outlining your interest and what you feel you would bring to the role to
Committee Roles - Other
Although the below roles aren't vacant, anyone can apply for any post in the run up to the AGM. All posts are decided by members' vote. Please get in touch if you are interested in any of the below roles, even if you don't come onto Committee this year, it may be that the post holder going forward would like to share the role, or you can get involved in the role in some other way.
- Chair.
- The Chair for 2023-2025 was voted for by members at the 2021 AGM, when Emma Nicholls became 'Chair-Elect' for 2022
- Blog Editor
- Collections Coordinator
- Journal Editor
- Membership Officer
- Newsletter Editor
- Programme Coordinator
- Secretary
- SPNHC Rep
- Treasurer
- Web Coordinator
Support roles
- Associate Editors for the Geological Curator journal
- Production Editors for the Geological Curator journal
The most important things for anyone looking to become involved in GCG are to have are a passion for geological collections, some expertise in the area (not necessarily through professional means), and have the time to dedicate to the organisation. We are flexible and friendly, and we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Some Committee members are also Trustees of GCG. All Trustee positions, subject to application and ratification at an AGM, are for three years, with a possible extension of a second term. They are voluntary posts, but expenses are covered when approved in advance. Trustees must be current members of GCG, and eligible to serve as a charity Trustee under the Charity Commission guidelines here.