VACANCY: Edmonton FIR Events Coordinator

[Josh Perry]

 

POSITION VACANCY: Edmonton FIR Events Coordinator

 

The Edmonton FIR is now accepting applications for the position of the Events Coordinator!

 

We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and innovative individual to work on our team. A real team player, who represents Edmonton FIR and shows our character to the world. Reporting to the FIR Chief and Deputy Chief, as well as VATCAN’s Executive Team if applicable. The position will consist of communicating with Edmonton's neighboring FIRs, as well as working within the FIR, and coming up with creative ideas to promote the Edmonton FIR.

 

POSITION: Edmonton Events Coordinator

 

REPORTS TO: Edmonton FIR Chief, Deputy Chief & VATCAN Executive Team (if Applicable)

 

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Handling of the Edmonton FIR’s events, as well as (but not limited to) the following:

 

– Undertaking public relations duties on behalf of the FIR by providing event news & press releases to social media and various flight simulation related entities.

– Identifying and develops events to generate traffic and to promote the FIR.

– Implementing and overseeing approved events.

– Coordinating with neighboring FIRs & ARTCCs to arrange support for events.

– Maintaining relationships with virtual airlines, coordinates support for VA hosted events operating in FIR airspace.

– Working with the FIR Staff to provide support when necessary.

– Additional duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The successful applicant should meet the following minimum standards:

 

– Be a member of good standing in VATCAN

– Demonstrated ability to make and keep commitments.

– Expectation of availability to attend all scheduled meetings for the duration of the meeting and engage daily in email and voice communications with other VATCAN executive members.

– Experience working with photo/image editing software (Photoshop, etc.)

– Be able to work effectively and build relationships within a volunteer organization.

 

Along with the application, please provide a short cover letter outlining your experience, skills that may relate, and any other applicable information as to why you believe you are a good fit for the position.

 

Please submit applications by email to j.perry@vatcan.ca by January 30th at 23:59z