Position Posting - HCF Events Coordinator
Purpose
The Honolulu CF (HCF) is seeking a qualified, professional and motivated individual to fulfill
the role of Events Coordinator (EC) to promote HCF through network events and community management.
Key Responsibilities
- Reports to the HCF DATM and VATUSA5
- Creates, manages, and executes events to produce increased pilot and controller participation to promote HCF
- Develops appropriate documents and items required for efficient event planning and controller briefing
- Coordinates with Oakland Oceanic controllers to arrange support for HCF events
- Coordinates with trans-Pacific neighbors (ZSE, ZAN, ZLA, VATNZ, etc) to arrange crossfire and trans-oceanic events
- Maintains relationships with neighboring facilities and virtual flight groups (VAs, VSOAs, etc) and coordinates events accordingly
- Responsible for maintaining and distributing marketing material and maintaining positive public relations with the pilot community
- Motivates HCF members and pilots to participate in CF activities and events
- Maintains active online presence on the VATSIM network as a controller in HCF airspace
- Maintains active online presence in the HCF TeamSpeak server, VATUSA forums, and other standard communication platforms
- Attends staff meetings as required by the senior staff
- Other relevant duties as assigned by the ATM or DATM
Requirements
- Must hold at least an S2 rating; C1 preferred
- Be an active member on the network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history within the past 12 months
- Maintain active membership as an HCF home controller, meeting and going beyond the minimum hourly requirements
- Must have excellent English oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must be able to conduct themselves in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner that reflects the mission statement and vision of HCF
- Must have ample experience in a graphic editing program such as Photoshop or GIMP
Preferred Skills, Abilities, Traits, and Experience
- Interested in building and growing HCF’s footprint within the VATSIM network and online presence through pilot and controller participation
- Will be an active controller during events and daily operations
- Be able to demonstrate maturity, integrity, and patience, understanding that this network is full of people of different backgrounds, morals, skill levels, and experience.
- Previous experience as an ARTCC/CF staff member, instructor, or mentor
- Real-world experience in aviation and/or event management or coordination
- Ample experience controlling in the Honolulu CF on VATSIM
- VATUSA ACE Team experience
Candidates can expect a 4-stage interview and hiring process:
1. An initial evaluation of their application
2. Comprehensive interview
3. ATM Review
4. Selection of Candidate
Candidates will be contacted after each stage and advised of the next step.
Applications should include:
- Full Name, Active Email, and VATSIM CID
- Resume (1-page)
- Cover Letter detailing your experience and any other relevant information you would like to provide (not to exceed 2-pages)
- Example Event Banner to be used in an HCF event (must meet VATUSA size standards)
- Candidates from outside HCF must submit a Letter of Recommendation from a Senior Staff Member (ATM/DATM/TA) at their current ARTCC
Candidates may optionally include an extensive letter of intent that outlines in detail their plans and vision for HCF in this position.
Candidates should email their application package to atm[at]hcfartcc.net.
Applications will be accepted until the right candidate is found. Exceptions to each requirement may be made at the discretion of the HCF ATM. Good luck!
