Information Director
Ministry: Information · Emergency Function: Emergency Communications
Role Purpose
Leads the Ministry's information and communications operations during disasters, ensuring timely warnings, clear messaging, and coordinated information flow.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop emergency communications plans and protocols.
- Build communication networks and backup systems.
- Coordinate messaging across ministries.
- Participate in preparedness exercises.
During an Emergency
- Command information and communications operations.
- Coordinate public warnings and emergency instructions.
- Manage information flow between ministries and the public.
- Liaise with external media and emergency partners.
After an Emergency
- Document communications lessons and gaps.
- Update communications plans and protocols.
- Support recovery messaging.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
- Emergency communications training required for this leadership role.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in communications, media, or public relations
- Radio or emergency communications experience
- Leadership and coordination ability
- Clear, calm communication under pressure
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Defense / Emergency Management Taskforce
Works with this ministry for operational command and public warning coordination.
Science & Technology
Works with this ministry for communications technology and backup power.
Art & Culture
Works with this ministry for accessible visual communications and community messaging.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.