The Production unit on the VATUSA SMT is seeking qualified individuals to serve as a Production Specialist

Production Specialist Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Production Manager
- Helps create compelling video ideas to share with the VATUSA membership
- Helps in editing and creating visual effect components within videos being produced by VATUSA
- Attends meetings as necessary

Production Specialist Requirements:
- Must be a member of VATUSA in good standing, but does not need to be a controller!
- Must be willing to work and thrive within a team environment
- Must be able to meet deadlines within a timely manner
- Have an understanding of the Video Production Process
- Have at least 2 years of experience with a non-linear video editing software. Examples include Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Avid.
- Have at least 1 year of experience with a Visual effects software. After Effects, Nuke, or Blender

Preferred Qualifications:
- Have experience with the Adobe Creative Suite  eg.After Effects and Premiere Pro(This is the main software used by the VATUSA SMT)
- Have prior experience within a Film or Media environment
- Are pursuing or have obtained a degree in Film or other related field

Interested parties are invited to fill out the following form and expect to hear a response in the coming days: vats.im/SMTProductionTeam

If you have any questions feel free to email : Jason.Calder@vatusa.net

Please see the linked update on the VATUSA 501c(3) from Brandon.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t0haxQjuOyEwogln7YTwC94gYDpXYahl/view?usp=sharing

I am happy to announce Christopher Lajoie as the new Team Lead for the Social Media Team.   Chris brings a ton of real world project management and process improvement experience and will be a huge benefit to the team as we gear up some big projects for 2024.  If you have the skills and desire to help out in anything Social Media - feel free to reach out to Chris!

Congrats Chris!

Congrats Chris!

VATUSA awards the C3 (Senior Controller) rating to controllers who have contributed to our hobby with their active participation and significant contributions within the operations of VATUSA.  These controllers must be nominated and approved by USA1 before they can be awarded the C3.  The C3 is no small feat – and is the highest non instructor or administrative rating possible on VATSIM. 

Therefore, we would like to congratulate those who received their C3 rating in Q1 & Q2!  If you see any of these individuals around – be sure to congratulate them and thank them for their time and effort! 

Congratulations to: 

Jon Owens – ZHQ
Ashar Hussain – ZOB
Kenneth Fenstermaker – ZFW
Colton Albonetti – ZOB
Chris Carnett - ZOB

VATUSA is seeking applicants for the open Staff Development Manager (VATUSA7) role at Headquarters!

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director – Support Services

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Manages the VATUSA and sub-division staff development but not limited to, the following duties:

- Function as an interactive VATUSA staff member and attend meetings as necessary.
- Work closely with VATUSA staff to enhance current practices and policies to best serve the division.
- Create custom staff manuals for each ARTCC staff position.
- Create a division staff manual for VATUSA staff.
- Works closely with direct manager as staff recruitment and ARTCC building.
- Create polls, surveys, and work groups as needed.
- Evaluate ARTCC staff performance and provide feedback when necessary.
- Conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions to further mentor and train staff members.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by VATUSA4.

Interested parties should send a letter of application, and a current VATSIM or real world resume to the Deputy Division Director - Support Services by email at vatusa4 [at] vatusa.net.

The application deadline for this position is  Friday July 7, 2023.

The Washington ARTCC is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Events Coordinator. Those seeking to apply see applicable responsibilities and requirements below.

Job Description:

The Events Coordinator is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and execution of events at the ARTCC. The Events Coordinator position requires considerable amount of work to include up to 5 hours per week executing assigned duties.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Reports to the DATM.
- Lead the events team to provide support for ZDC event operations.
- Identifies and develops events to generate traffic and promote the ARTCC.
- Implements and oversees approved events.
- Work closely with the training department to prepare our members for event positions.
- Coordinates with neighboring ARTCC to arrange support for ZDC hosted events and neighboring events.
- Coordinates with VATUSA Command Center for event planning, traffic expectations, event execution, and debrief.
- Develops and distributes marketing materials to promote events and the ARTCC.

Minimum Requirements:

 - Must hold S2+ Rating. MUST obtain at least S3 rating within 60 days of appointment.
 - Must have no disciplinary record with VATSIM, VATUSA, or ZDC ARTCC within the last year.
 - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as this is a client-facing position.

Desired Qualifications:

 - C1 Rating preferred
 - Knowledge of the ZDC airspace and typical traffic loads in various event situations
 - Experience/talent in graphic design, typography, etc.
 - Experience with event planning of any type

Application Instructions:

Applications MUST include:

   - Full Name, E-Mail, and VATSIM CID
   - Resume (Real World or VATSIM)
   - Event proposal for a ZDC SUNDAY event. The event proposal must include the following minimum items: Event banner, Focus field(s), Proposed positions, possible dates, proposed Traffic Management Initiatives and any other pertinent information.

Applications MAY include:

   - Letters of recommendation
   - Cover letter


Applications must be submitted to ZDC Staff, at srstaff [at] vzdc.org. Application deadline is Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 2359z.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an in-depth interview.

Congrats Guys!  Good luck with your new projects!