CASC Executive Board Application

Dear Executive Board Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in seeking a position on the CASC Executive
Board for the 2021-2022 school year! This year, CASC is seeking active
involvement from every school across the county. I actively encourage any student
with an interest in student government to apply for an Executive Board position
that they believe best compliments their abilities and interests. Descriptions of the
positions being offered next year can be found in the last four pages of this
document. In addition to selecting a position, there will also be position specific
prompts found with these descriptions that you must complete and submit with
your application. You are only required to complete the prompt for your first
choice; however, you may complete it for both if you so choose. You will be
notified once we receive your application. Applications are due Wednesday, May
19th, at 11:59 pm.
Additionally, your application consists of an Information and Commitment
contract as well as a written recommendation. I strongly suggest that you give your
recommender ample time to write this recommendation by sending them the form
as soon as possible.
Following the reception of your application materials, an interview will be
conducted by myself and the officers elect. At this time, there is a possibility for
in-person interviews, however there would also be a virtual option as well. In this
case, choosing to either interview in person or online will have no effect on the
final decision. More information regarding your interview and the possibility of in-
person interviews will be emailed to you no later than Friday, May 21st, 2021.
I look forward to receiving your application and reviewing it with the
officers elect. If you have any questions, please feel free to text or email me at the
information provided below. I am very excited for the road ahead and the future of
CASC!
Sincerely,
Jenna Stahl
President Elect, Calvert Association of Student Councils
(410) 231- 0222
jennalstahl@gmail.com

Address Ponied materials to Scott Goldstein at Patuxent High School

 Components of Application
A. Four short answer prompts
B. Position Specific prompt (required only for your first choice, second
choice optional)
C. One-page resume (optional but recommended)
D. Information and Commitment Contract (linked here)
E. Recommendation Form (linked here)

Instructions for Application Submission

Components A, B, C, and D are to be emailed to
jennalstahl@gmail.com no later than 11:59 PM on May 19th, 2021.
Components A and B should be submitted as one text document,
while C and D should be separate documents. There should be three
documents in your application. If you choose not to submit a resume
there will only be two.
Send only one email with all components. The subject line of the
email should be your first and last name only (e.g., Neil Perry). Do not
worry about the recommendation form, your recommender should send
that to us directly. If they have any questions, they may contact me via
text or email.
After you submit your application, you will be emailed with the
interview date in addition to a time signup link for your interview. Also
included will be the medium being used to conduct the interview (your
choice of in-person or online, or strictly online).
 Short Answer Prompts
Limit answers to 200 words per question.

1. Why are you interested in seeking a leadership position within CASC?

2. What experience and/or defining quality separates you from other applicants
(i.e., why you)?

3. Describe a time when you felt like a leader while not holding a position/title.

4. Is there anything you want us to know before your interview? Help us to get
to know you better (a previous leadership experience, a sport you play, could
be anything).
 Description of Available Positions
Executive Staff
• Chief of Staff: Shall be responsible for creating an Executive Board roster, supervising
any committees formed during the year not included within the bylaws, evaluating the
executive board and Department Directors at certain times during the year, and assisting
the President.

Prompt: Create an accountability model for all department directors (i.e., a plan for how one
plans to keep track of whom they are responsible).

• Director of Internal Affairs: Shall oversee supervising the members if the Department
of Internal Affairs, which includes the Parliamentarian, Legislative Affairs Coordinator,
the Historian, the Recording Coordinator the Social Media Manager, and the Fundraising
Coordinator. The Director of Internal Affairs reports to the Chief of Staff and the officer
team.

Prompt: Create an accountability model for the positions under your department (i.e., a plan
for how one plans to keep track of whom they are responsible)

• Director of Outreach and Communications: Shall be responsible for the members of

the Department of Outreach and Communications, which includes the Webmaster, the
Publications Coordinator, the Public Relations Coordinator, the Marketing Coordinator,
and the Community Service Coordinator. The Director of Outreach and Communications
reports to the Chief of Staff and the officer team.

Prompt: Create an accountability model for the positions under your department (i.e., a plan
for how one plans to keep track of whom they are responsible)

• Director of Special Issues: Shall be responsible for the members of the Special issues
Department, which includes the Environmental Affairs coordinator, the Mental Health
Affairs Coordinator, the Forums Coordinator, the Student Advocacy Coordinator, the
Student Workshop Coordinator, the Evaluations Coordinator, and the MASC Liaison.

Prompt: Create an accountability model for the positions under your department (i.e., a plan
for how one plans to keep track of whom they are responsible)

Department of Internal Affairs

• Legislative Affairs Coordinator (SLACer): Shall be responsible for keeping the
Executive Board knowledgeable on significant legislative changes whether from the
local, state, or national government involving students, supervising the revision of the
CASC Platform, chair the Platform Committee, and research bills to present in Executive
Board Meetings for CASC to take stances on. This position is a member of the Civic
Engagement committee.

Prompt: Chose two bills from this past Maryland General Session (that relate to students in some
way) and create bill stances on them. Example
 • Parliamentarian: Shall maintain parliamentary procedure during Executive Board
Meetings and General Assemblies, consult others on issues of Parliamentary Procedure
and chair the Constitution Committee.

Prompt: Study this flowchart! There will be a test. (No need to provide a written response)

• Historian: Shall be responsible for the creation and upkeep of an official and public
CASC archive of photos, videos, meeting recordings, and more. Shall take photos of all
CASC events, coordinate historical/pictorial projects per CASC request, and create an
end-of-year slideshow.

Prompt: Upload two samples of your photography skills showcasing people or pets, preferably
one horizontal and one vertical. (You may text these to 410-231-0222 or upload them with your
application.)

• Recording Coordinator: Shall be responsible for the recording/livestreaming of all

CASC Monthly Meetings and General Assemblies. Shall oversee the distribution of
recordings to CASC member schools following approval by the President or County
Advisor.

Prompt: Create a written description of how you plan to record all workshops during an event.

• Social Media Manager: Shall be responsible for the management of all CASC social
media accounts, creating a filter for each General Assembly, digital advertisement of
CASC through social platforms, promoting individual school SGA events through social
platforms, and producing a weekly leader spotlight as directed by the president.

Prompt: Create one sample post advertising an executive board meeting, and one sample
leadership spotlight (screenshot and send to 410-231-0222 or email with application)

• Fundraising Coordinator: Shall direct fundraisers and other events to benefit CASC
and sponsored charities. This position will work closely with the Treasurer.

Prompt: Create a sample action plan to raise $250.

Department of Outreach and Communications

• Webmaster: Shall maintain the CASC web page, document all CASC events by
archiving photos and flyers, organize all other computer-based ventures of CASC, and
create a visually appealing presentation for each General Assembly. This position will
work closely with the secretary.

Prompt: Go through https://calvertasc.weebly.com and recommend 3 changes or create a

sample webpage and/or create a sample slideshow for a general assembly with this agenda.

• Publications Coordinator: Shall be responsible for the creation of a monthly newsletter

and the creation of flyers for all CASC events.

Prompt: Create a sample CASC monthly newsletter

 • Public Relations Coordinator: Shall promote communications between CASC and the
general community, including newspapers and local organizations.

Prompt: Draft an email to the Calvert Recorder informing them of an upcoming CASC event.

• Marketing Coordinator: Shall be responsible for the creation, display, advertising, and
selling of CASC merchandise.

Prompt: Create two different examples of CASC merchandise (i.e., a face mask and a t-shirt).

• Community Service Coordinator: Shall organize and chair all efforts to aid the
community through CASC, including at least one community service project and
donation drive at each CASC General Assembly. This position chairs the Community
Service committee. This position is a member of the Civic Engagement committee.

Prompt: Create a sample action plan for a community service project for a local charity.

Department of Special Issues

• Environmental Affairs Coordinator: Shall investigate ways for CASC to operate more
environmentally friendly, research top environmental issues among Calvert County and
report findings, prepare an environmental report on CASC’s sustainability, and pursue
environmental causes and actions. This position shall chair the Environmental Affairs
committee. This position is a member of the Civic Engagement committee.

Prompt: Research one environmental issue in Calvert County and propose a way for CASC to
get involved.

• Mental Health Affairs Coordinator: Shall hold an interest and understanding of mental
health issues among students, collaborate with SLACers to research mental health related
bills, create and procure mental health resources, and make recommendations to CASC
on action to take on mental health issues. This position will work directly with the
advisor, President, Vice President, and forums coordinator in planning a Mental Health
Forum. It is requested that the holder of this position remain in contact with members of
the Calvert County Health Department regarding mental health resources and statistics.
This position shall chair the Mental Health Committee. This position is a member of the
Civic Engagement committee.

Prompt: Research available mental health resources that CCPS offers throughout schools and
create a plan to advertise these resources to students.

• Forums Coordinator: Shall be responsible for organizing General Assemblies,

providing workshop locations and fielding needs of presenters before and during the
General Assemblies, including special forums. Shall work directly with the advisor and
President in planning all events and assisting in time management.

Prompt: Create a sample timeline (start-end times) for this General Assembly with the agenda
provided.
 • Student Advocacy Coordinator: Shall be responsible for assisting in the planning of
advocacy events, researching advocacy events in Calvert County for CASC to promote
and partake in, shall collaborate with the officer team in planning Advocacy week, train
students to advocate in a variety of ways, be knowledgeable on relevant student issues,
collaborate with SLACers on bills involving students, and work with members of the
Special Issues Department to advocate for issues such as mental health and
environmental affairs.

Prompt: Select one relevant student issue for which you are passionate about and create a plan
on how CASC should advocate for it.

• Evaluations Coordinator: Shall be responsible for the creation, distribution, and

analysis of evaluations for all CASC events and programs.

Prompt: Create a sample evaluation for a General Assembly (based on this agenda)

• Student Workshop Coordinator (SWC): Shall be responsible for the recruitment of

presenters for CASC workshops, facilitation of certification, coordination of the “training
of trainers” and making sure that all presenters have access to the materials they require.
Evaluate the effectiveness of each presenter and workshop and deliver feedback to
workshop presenters. The SWCs should become MASC certified presenters.

Prompt: Draft a workshop outline. Example

• MASC Liaison- Shall be responsible for keeping the CASC Executive Board
knowledgeable on all things MASC.

Prompt: Be prepared to give a sample MASC report during your interview. (No need to provide
a written response)

Additionally, CASC is offering the position of Executive Board Aid. This is a non-
voting position designed for those who are interested in becoming an executive board member
but may not have the ability to make an important time commitment or for those who wish to
understand how the Executive Board works before applying for a regular position in the
future. Executive Board Aids may assist the Officer team, Chief of Staff, Department
Directors, or individual position holders in carrying out tasks, securing important copies,
organizing documents, etc. If you are interested in becoming a board aid, please contact me
directly via text or email at the information provided previously before Wednesday, May 21st.