Atlanta Center Seeks Events Coordinator
The Atlanta Center (ZTL) is now accepting applications for Events Coordinator.
Duties
*Reports to Atlanta Center Senior Staff (ATM, DATM, TA) and the VATUSA Events Manager/VA Liaison (VATUSA5)
*Creates plans, manages and executes events to generate pilot and controller participation while promoting Atlanta Center
*Coordinates with neighboring facilities to arrange support for Atlanta Center events and arranges Atlanta Center support for events held by neighboring facilities
*Maintains active relationship with virtual airlines, coordinates for VA-hosted events affecting Atlanta Center's airspace
*Develops and distributes marketing materials to promote events and the Atlanta Center
*Attends staff meetings as called by the senior staff
*Maintains active online presence on the Atlanta Center website, TeamSpeak, VATUSA Forum and the VATSIM network
Core Requirements
The successful candidate will:
*Be an active member of the network in good standing.
*Have an S3 rating or above.
*Maintain active membership and home controller proficiency and currency.
*Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
*Be able to work in a team environment.
*Have no disciplinary history or record of unprofessional behavior.
*Have experience with a raster graphics editor such as Photoshop or GIMP.
Highly Desired Skills and Abilities
Atlanta Center is particularly interested in persons who:
*Are loyal to ZTL and its mission and are self-motivated and proactive.
*Will be an active controller both during events and normal daily operations.
*Are able to demonstrate the qualities of understanding, honesty, patience, maturity and restraint.
*Can bring a verifiable level of experience sufficient to ensure the ability to manage events in a complex aviation environment.
*Understand and commit to a high level of participation with the knowledge that the position requires considerable devotion and commitment of time.
Please note that special considerations will be given to:
*Current, loyal, long-standing Atlanta Center home controllers
*Members with a high online presence
*Members with previous staff experience
*Members currently with an instructor rating or mentor status
*Mature individuals
Only those who understand the requirements and can 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.
Serious Inquiries only - failure to send proper resume could potentially disqualify applicant
Applicants are invited to submit the following to execstaff@atlantacenter.net at their earliest convenience but not later than February 20, 2018, 2359 UTC:
*Full Name, active e-mail address, and VATSIM CID
*Resume and brief letter of intent
*Your vision and goals for Atlanta Center events and ideas on how to increase pilot and controller participation in events sponsored by Atlanta Center and neighboring ARTCC events supported by Atlanta Center along with potential methods for achieving this.
*A letter of recommendation from your ATM, DATM or TA if you are not currently a home controller at ZTL.
