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One of the most important aspects of human resources is to have clearly defined job descriptions in writing, which can be used as a reference guide as new volunteers (and, ultimately, paid staff) take on certain responsibilities.  Debra Snider in “Working Easier: A Toolkit for Staff and Board Members of Nonprofit Arts Organizations” lists the following as attributes of a sound job description:

• Succinct 5-6 sentence description of the job
• Statement to whom the person reports, including co-management arrangements
• Listing of the job’s principal tasks and responsibilities
• Listing of principal core competencies that characterize the ideal candidate for the job, such as:
  
  • business acumen
  • leadership
  • analytic thinking and problem solving
  • team orientation
  • interpersonal skills
• Listing of the skills and qualifications required to be considered for the job

The list of principal tasks and responsibilities should include major functional responsibilities as the right person in the right job needs to be given room and permission to fulfill their responsibilities as they see fit.

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