h t i s f u l w Running a PTA
Named roles on the PTA Alongside the core committee roles, PTAs
often have a variety of other positions. These functions can help spread the workload, enable people to use specific skills or limit their responsibilities to one area
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deal for those who don’t want the big responsibilities, specified roles on the PTA mean everything’s not left to a dedicated few. Splitting positions such as chair, treasurer and
secretary can be particularly helpful if you’re struggling to find volunteers able to commit enough time to them. Allocating jobs such as stores person and grants officer leaves the committee free to concentrate on big events and moving the PTA forward. Taking on a named role doesn’t necessarily make someone a trustee or committee member, but helps define the scope of what they do. Consult your constitution for details of how the committee should be structured. Positions on offer vary between PTAs, and could include some of these…
VICE/CO-CHAIR The position of vice or co-chair involves working closely with the chair, including running meetings, encouraging volunteer participation, organising events and of course deputising in the absence of the chair. ✓ Suits team players who are highly organised
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER May help and deputise for the secretary. In charge of social media, newsletters, emails and keeping the PTA website up to date. If your PTA has an events manager or team, the communications officer will work with them to publicise events, fundraisers and any other PTA initiatives. May also liaise with local media and send press releases. ✓ Suits confident people with good tech and communication skills
ASSISTANT TREASURER Works closely with the treasurer, and is often responsible for card readers and associated apps, removing excess cash from floats to a safe place during events and guarding money. They may also assist in making sure funds are processed efficiently. ✓ Suits efficient people who are good with money
RAFFLES AND LOTTERIES OFFICER An agile PTA role that involves reaching out to local businesses for raffle prizes, sponsorship and services. They will also coordinate selling tickets and distributing prizes. This role can also include some fundraising responsibilities, such as running a school lottery or 100 club. ✓ Suits outgoing people who are persuasive
GRANTS OFFICER The remit of this role is to research and apply for grants, typically for larger scale projects such as replacing play equipment. Working
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