Recruitment for Poet Laureate and City Historian Volunteer Positions
The Poet Laureate and City Historian volunteer positions which were assigned as two-year appointments by the City Council to enhance services within the Heritage and Cultural Arts Division will be expiring on May 20, 2010. Ronnie Holland (Poet Laureate) and Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold (Historian) were the first volunteers to assume these original positions and have served the City admirably during their two-year commitments. City Staff is now in the process of initiating a new recruitment for both positions. As part of the recruitment process, the incumbents may choose to re-apply for the position they have filled, as well as any other qualified candidates.
The minimum qualifications for the Poet Laureate include:
- Be a Dublin resident or work in Dublin
- Be Age 18 or older
- Be the author of published poetry or be willing to publish poetry during their term
- Be willing to create and read poetry for civic events and dedications
- Be willing to serve as a resource to the Heritage & Cultural Arts Division
- Be willing to share their love of poetry with people of all ages
- Be ready to serve a two-year term with no compensation
The minimum qualifications for the City Historian include:
- Be a resident of Dublin or the descendant of Dublin family
- Be Age 18 or older
- Be a published author or willing to publish
- Be willing to serve as a resource to the Heritage & Cultural Arts Division
- Possess the ability to write and communicate effectively
- Possess knowledge of the City and its history, demonstrated through writing and research
The position applications are currently on the City’s website and flyers have been distributed to the Library, Civic Center, Shannon Center and Senior Center. Additionally, press releases have been mailed to the media and flyers will also be mailed to local Colleges, Literary affiliates, local Poet Laureates in surrounding cities and any interested parties. Finally, staff will contact potential candidates known within the community.
The deadline for the recruitment process is April 16, 2010 and all applications will be referred to Mayor Sbranti for final recommendation to the City Council in May.
