Washington ARTCC is accepting positions for the position of Events Coordinator. See description, requirements, and instructions to apply below.
Duties
*Reports to ZDC Senior Staff (ATM, DATM) and the VATUSA Events Manager/VA Liaison (VATUSA5)
*Creates, plans, manages and executes events to generate pilot and controller participation while
promoting ZDC
*Coordinates with neighboring facilities to arrange support for ZDC events and arranges ZDC support for
events held by neighboring facilities
*Maintains active relationship with virtual airlines, coordinates for VA-hosted events affecting ZDC airspace
*Develops and distributes marketing materials to promote events and ZDC
*Attends staff meetings as called by the senior staff
*Maintains active online presence on the ZDC website, TeamSpeak, VATUSA Forum and the VATSIM
network
Core Requirements
The successful candidate will:
*Be an active member of the network in good standing.
*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
Washington is particularly interested in persons who:
*Are loyal to ZDC 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 ZDC members
*Members with a high online presence
*Members with previous staff experience
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.
Applicants are invited to submit the following to
[email protected] at their earliest convenience but not later than November 23, 2018, 2359 UTC:
*Full Name, active e-mail address, and VATSIM CID
*Resume (Include VATSIM experience and relevant real world experience)
*Your vision and goals for ZDC events and ideas on how to increase pilot and controller participation in events.
*A letter of recommendation from your ATM, DATM or TA if you are not currently a home controller at ZDC.
