Vacancy: Director of Events & Communication

[Greg B - 903254]

Following the recent resignation of Tracy Shiffman as VATPAC Director of Events and Communication, applications are now sought from members of the VATPAC Division of VATSIM for the position of Director of Events and Communication.

 

Director of Events & Communication

 

Responsible to:

 

• VATPAC Director of Division

 

Direct Reports:

• Deputy Director Events

• VATPAC Communications Coordinator

 

Duties:

• Facilitates the smooth operation of all events within the VATPAC airspace.

• Responsible for the organisation, promotion and execution of regularly occurring and one-off official VATPAC events.

• Acts as a first point of contact and is responsible for aiding other divisions and organisations wishing to hold events in VATPAC airspace.

• Develops relationships with other divisions' and organisations' event staff to arrange support for VATPAC events as well as provide support for their events.

• Reports quarterly on events activity within the division, and event participation.

• Liaises with Director Operations for coordination of online ATC support of VATPAC events.

• Works with the Director Operations to ensure that VATPAC event information is promulgated to Partner Virtual Airlines.

• Identifies and champions potential improvements for the organisation, promotion, and execution of events in VATPAC airspace.

• Responsible for the Maintenance of the VATPAC Events webpage(s).

• Responsible for the promotion of VATPAC events to social media sites (such as VATSIM Forums, Vroute events, VATTASTIC Event, VATPAC, VATOCE and VATSIM Facebook pages) as required.

• Maintains an online presence of 5-10 hours per month on the VATSIM network.

 

Position Holder Attributes and Requirements:

• Be a member of the VATPAC Division of VATSIM for a period of at least 12 months.

• Be a member of good standing in VATSIM for at least 12 months at the time of application.

• ATC experience is helpful, but not mandatory in organising and facilitating events.

• Be able to work well with other board members and the VATPAC community as a whole.

• Have ability to maintain focus and organisation over the long run.

• Be able to work well within a voluntary organisation.

 

 

 

Members interested in being considered for the role should apply by outlining their experience and suitability for the role and providing information addressing each of the Position Holder Attributes and Requirements listed above via email to [email protected]

 

APPLICATIONS IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE CLOSE AT 23:59 hours AEST on Sunday 15th May 2016.