Position Posting: Deputy Director - Support Services VATUSA4

Brandon Barrett

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Position: Deputy Director - Support Services
Time Commitment: 10 hours per week+
Supervisor: Division Director
Application Deadline: Closes June 20th, at 23:59Z
Location: United States Division - VATUSA


VATUSA is currently seeking a Division Director of Support Services who will provide compelling and effective leadership and management of the professional development, social media, events, web and data services.

Key Accountabilities:

  * Manage the strategic development of the VATUSA Professional Development Program
  * Manage the strategic development of VATUSA’s Social Media strategy
  * Provide oversight of the Division’s web and data services
  * Recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff to ensure seamless delivery of required ancillary services to VATUSA Air Traffic
   and Training Services
  * Functions as VATUSA staff member and attends meetings as necessary
  * Reviews the VATUSA Forums, VATUSA Discord, and VATUSA Social Media Channels regularly
  * Other duties as assigned

Core Requirements:

  * Demonstrated project management skills
  * Able to effectively lead in a team environment
  * Able to effectively lead others through influence and motivation
  * Excellent written and oral communication skills
  * No significant disciplinary record or history of unprofessional behavior
  * Minimum rating of C1

Desired Skills and Capabilities:

  * Demonstrated experience as a VATUSA Air Traffic Manager for at least 24 months
  * Experience in internet, social media, or print/radio/video production processes
  * Extensive experience as a pilot on VATSIM.
  * Experience in Instructional Design
  * Experience in web development
  * Demonstrated possession and utilization of a high degree of energy, commitment and dedication
  * Demonstrated qualities of understanding, patience, maturity


To be effective, the VATUSA Deputy Director of Support Services you must devote a considerable amount of time to the position; candidates must commit to devoting the time required. Only those who fully understand and meet the requirements and will make the appropriate commitment should apply. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Interested members must provide a letter of application, including full name, active email, CID, rating, and a resume that includes a description of VATSIM experience including leadership roles. Additionally, the letter of application should outline the applicant’s vision for the VATUSA Support Services Group to include goals, strategies, plans and timelines. Finally, the application should detail the applicant's reasons for wanting to lead the VATUSA Support Services Group with compelling evidence to show how the position requirements are met and how Support Services will thrive under the applicant's leadership.


Applications and Resume's shall be submitted to Brandon Barrett at vatusa1@vatusa.net by June 20th, at 23:59Z