The Houston ARTCC is now accepting applications for the position of Events Coordinator. The successful applicant will meet the following requirements and submit their application accordingly:

Job Description:
-Reports to the ARTCC DATM and ATM.
-Identifies and develops events to generate traffic and to promote the ARTCC.
-Implements and oversees approved events.
-Coordinates with neighboring ARTCCs to arrange support for ZHU-hosted events, and arranges ZHU support for neighboring events.
-Maintains relationships with virtual airlines, including managing the partner's section of the ZHU website, coordinates support for VA-hosted events affecting the ZHU airspace.
-Develops and distributes marketing material (graphics, news posts, forum posts, etc) to promote events and the ARTCC.
-Leads and manages events division of ZHU.

Minimum Qualifications:
-No disciplinary record with the ZHU ARTCC or VATSIM.
-Ability to lead

Desired Qualifications:
-Experience as an ARTCC Staff Member.
-Previous experience as an Events Coordinator or Deputy Events Coordinator / or VA staff membership.
-Background in some sort of public relations.
-Experience with Graphic Design.

Interested applicants must submit the following to the ZHU ATM and DATM at [email protected] and [email protected] respectively by 23:59Z April 11th, 2016.

-Resume
-Letter of Intent or Cover Letter

Qualified candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

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Zach I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you put into the training department in VATUSA! Your efforts have made a lasting difference in the training department and I thank you for that. Best of luck to you with your new job and I hope to see you around soon!