NEIGHBORHOOD DEPUTY 

Being a Neighborhood Deputy can be one of the most rewarding Jobs you will ever have in CT. A good ND holds both leadership skills and natural people skills. You are a role model, teacher, student and player. Your job as ND is kind of like being in the middle of a huge chain, you’re a  link between the NL and the BLs and Bd’s. Your job will consist of many duties ranging from hiring a BD to rebuilding boards to helping the NL in  whatever he or she needs all the while helping your BLs and your Bd’s.   Here in Astrology we have many different kinds of ND's. Grid ND's that over see grids such as A, B, C and so on. They work one on one with the BL’s and BD's on the Grid to build up the blocks. They hire and train and do all the everyday work needed to assist the BL. The other type of ND’s we have are "Special Task ND" these ND's hold a very specific job. That can range from a Public Relations ND that acts as a sort of "Motivation Specialist" (cheerleader) or a Tech ND that help build and maintain all the boards, maps and other Tech needs. In Astrology we have a double Senior Neighborhood Deputy (SND) system instead of just having one SND. Together with the NL these two provide the direction and guidance for our hood. They act as stand-ins whenever the NL is unavailable. The Events SND runs hood Events and helps with block and grid Events. The Hiring and Training SND oversees hiring and training of all staff. We also have a type of ND called an inspection ND. This person goes through each house in each bock every other week to ensure each and everyone is doing their job. The results of his inspections are given only to the SND and the NL. This Data is them compiled and sent to the CL each month. All ND work as a team with other ND, BL, BD, and the NL. ND play a HUGE role in a hoods success. A break in the link anywhere can cause a bad chain reaction and thus a hood that is not well kept and fun. ND's are leader, teachers, enforcers and role models. I wish you luck, as being ND it will truly be a learning experience where you will learn some very good skills useful not only here but in life itself. 

ND Job Description 

Duties

1.    Check Inbox, Block-Hood-Inner Realms Message Boards, ND & BL Groups Mail DAILY, and respond when needed, (Grid ND’s with help of tech ND, need to make sure that information under configure at block level is up to date and follows "message board guidelines")

2.   Attend Scheduled Meetings. If you miss 2 scheduled meetings it is grounds for termination. Must contact NL if you cannot attend.  

3.    Help BL with Events and Hold your own Events when needed

4.    Fill in during the absence of BL's  

5.    Maintain at least weekly contact with BL's and BD's.  

6.    Hire and Train BL's and BD's (all hires must have a security check before being placed in access) ***Failure to do so could result in termination of all parties***

7.    Maintain at very least weekly contact with NL. (This means actually talk to not just by inbox or email but in an actual conversation)  

8.    Assist BL's with any needs as they arise  

9.    Hold Staff meetings monthly for BL's and BD's of your Grid (Grid ND’s only)  

10.     Fill in during the absence of other ND's  

11.  Post Greetings to New Staff and Residents (this is to be done on both hood and block boards for staff and block boards only for residents)  

12.  Promote, Encourage, Motivate, Inspire BL's to increase Block activity.  

13.  Assist with your Grid's Activity Planning  

14.  Assist NL where & when needed (always nice if you volunteer to help Out and gets you noticed by Senior staff as well)

15.  Promote and assist in building colorful and eye catching Block MB's (Can and preferably should be done By BL)  

16.   Do weekly inspection of your Grid and report any problems to the NL. THIS IS MANDATORY (failure to report can result in you no longer working here)

17.  Ensure BL's and BD's are using these Training guides. When each person visits this site they must sign the guest book to show they read and now understand what is included here. Failure to do so will result in removal from their jobs.  

18.  All Events should be reported to the Event SND  

19.  Weekly ‘cleaning" is to be done, this means if the BL and BD does not do it you must!! Of course to much of you must means we need to clean BL and BD as well.

In closing --Remember, you are a role model. Your block staff looks up to you for leadership. Many who will work in your grid are young, impressionable teenagers as you yourself may be. They will reflect your every word and action. This can be an exceptional opportunity for you to provide the experience & training they can use in their real lives. Take this charge seriously. You are in a position, which they look up to. You are model to them. Do not ever underestimate the importance of everything you say and do in CT, especially as you are a member of the senior staff. Additionally, you represent your hood. Everything you say and do reflects directly on your hood and teammates. In all CT public & Private business dealings, conduct yourself with dignity and respect. When you are hired onto the ND team, then rest assured, these are the qualities were seen and are present in you. However, many of us forget just how profoundly we do affect others. Take time always to remember your role as an ND here.

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