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Major Tasks
Develop the Events and Courses Strategic Plan 2015-16:
- Gather input from a variety of sources
- Write rough draft and present to Steering Committee
- Create Final Draft to be incorporated into the overall Strategic Plan
Coordinate Short Events (< 3 hrs.):
- Recruit presenters for short events
- Coordinate 2 events in Fall 2014 and 3 events in Spring 2015
- Develop contacts for future presenters
- Create documentation for future coordinators to use
Desired Traits
Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Ability to predict logistical needs in hosting events and respond to unexpected needs as they come up
- Ability to document coordination process for future coordinators
Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate professionally with students and faculty of UC Denver as well as professionals in the FOSS4G field
- Ability and desire to create and foster relationships with other individuals and organizations interested in supporting the the lab
- Ability to regularly report on project goals to Steering Committee and participate in discussion regarding the future directions of the lab
Personality Traits:
- Desire and ability to work in a fluid environment with evolving structure and tasks
- Desire to gain experience in coordination and communication skills