Moderator QuestionnaireHey there! Thanks for your interest in helping moderate Eagle Mountain City Citizens! Just so it's clear up front: this is a volunteer role, so there's no paycheck involved. But we're genuinely grateful for everyone willing to pitch in and help keep this group running smoothly.We'll be honest with you, moderating is rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Conversations get heated sometimes. You'll need to stay calm when that happens, be fair and respectful, and help keep things organized. We're looking for people who make good decisions, follow our group rules, and work well as part of a team. Your job is to help enforce the rules and keep this a welcoming, helpful place for everyone.If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear more about you! Just be honest with your answers. There's no perfect type of person we're hunting for, we're simply looking for folks who care about this community and want to help make it better.Basic Info Your name as it appears in the Eagle Mountain City Citizens Facebook group: Link to your Facebook profile: Your email address: Your phone number: City where you reside (Doesn't necessarily have to be in Eagle Mountain, can be a surrounding city): Introduce yourself. Tell us a bit about who you are. Describe why you would like to be a moderator, what you think makes a good one, and anything else you'd like us to know. Experience and Availability Are you (or have you ever been) an admin or moderator of any other groups? If so, which ones? How big are they? When are you generally available to help? (check all that apply) Early MorningMorningAfternoonEveningLate Night How many hours per week would you realistically be able to devote to moderating? Skills and Roles Explain the difference between a rant and a public service announcement. Tell us about a time you had to handle a disagreement or interact with someone who strongly disagreed with you. What did you do, and what was the outcome? Imagine a group member tags you in a comment and says: ‘Why was my post removed? This is censorship!’ How would you respond? Moderation of a Facebook group of our size involves many roles. Eventually, you will become familiar with most of them. At first, we'll have you focus on one. Which of the following roles are you most interested in?Researching and Approving Advertising IDsApproving and Denying PostsApproving and Denying Membership RequestsModerating Comments and PostsPublic Relations CampaignsBusiness Relations with Local Businesses As a moderator, you'll sometimes deal with sensitive member issues or behind-the-scenes reports. Can you commit to keeping moderator discussions and actions confidential? Yes, I will keep it all confidential.No, I should be able to share it. Typically, we have moderators sign an agreement explaining expectations regarding duties, policies, and confidentiality. Are you comfortable doing this? Yes, I'm open to it but would have to read it first.No, I am not willing to consider signing an agreement.Feedback QuestionsIf you could change one thing about the group—something you don’t particularly like or think could be improved—what would it be, and why? What’s one thing you really love about the group—something you think we’re doing well and would want us to keep just the way it is? Normally, we like to meet folks in person to get to know them a bit. We meet at a place like Swig, Quench It! or somewhere similar. Let us know a few options of place, date, and time you'd like to meet. If selected, we'll coordinate and get back to you. I understand that this is a volunteer position and that it is not paid. I UnderstandI also understand that moderators follow policies set by the admins, and that final decisions rest with the primary admins. I UnderstandWhat is 8+6? Δ
