The responsibility of ELOs is to carry AA’s message to employers within their local area, supported by intergroup and region and a PI/Service Committee if one exists.

Employment specifically concerns any organisation employing or serving staff companies, trade unions and associations, government departments and/or related agencies.

An established period of sobriety (ideally not less than two years) and a good knowledge of the AA Service Handbook for Great Britain are necessary before accepting this role. Willingness to commit to not less than two years and not more than three years’ service and the ability to deal with a wide range of professional people and talk about AA when invited to do so, are also qualities that have proven to be desirable. The service term may depend on the individual conscience of the Intergroup.