SLEDcc Conference Planning Team
These positions are expected to take a significant amount of time in the months leading up to and during the SLEDcc program in September. These positions are key supports to ensuring that the SLEDcc program is well funded and coordinated.
Position: Sponsorship Coordinator
Works with: Jonathon Richter (SL: Wainbrave Bernal), Co-Chair
Description: Recruit sponsors to ensure the SLEDcc program is well-funded, and coordinate sponsor needs prior to and on the ground in Tampa. Experience with previous event sponsorship coordination is a plus. Position to be filled as soon as possible.
Position: SLEDcc In-World Co-Chair
Works with: Entire conference planning team
Description: This person will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the SLEDcc in-world activities, including "The Sleddies" Competition and events and presentations to occur in September. This position requires expert-level knowledge of the Second Life interface, object permissions, and land management skills. The In-World Co-Chair will be expected to attend weekly meetings with the Conference Planning Team from the time the position is filled until the conference in September.
SLEDcc in Tampa Volunteers
SLEDcc Main Events
These positions are expected to take a significant amount of time during the conference, but not so much time that you won't be able to enjoy the convention! They are key supports to ensuring that the SLEDcc main program runs smoothly and on time.
Position: SLEDccademy Awards Assistant
Works with: Hilary Mason (SL: Ann Enigma), SLEDcc Co-Chair and Doreen Pugh (SL Veritas Variscan), Sponsorship Coordinator
Description: This person will assist in the coordination of the SLEDccademy Awards competition; responsibilities will include recruiting prize donors/sponsors, tallying the number of votes per strand, compiling comments on winning entries, and assist with award coordination at the event in Tampa, FL.
Position: SLED Sparks Coordinator (20 Slides in 2 minutes)
Works with: Jonathon Richter (SL: Wainbrave Bernal), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: Duties will include getting the slides in order, by person, getting the presenter to stage (and off stage!) on time, and keeping us to the 2 minute clock.
Position: Speed Mentoring Coordinator
Works with: Jonathon Richter (SL: Wainbrave Bernal), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: Coordinate with Speed Mentor presenters to ensure that their needs are met prior to the mentoring session, ascertaining A/V requirements, materials needed/to be supplied, and helping the sessions run smoothly.
Position: SLEDcc Social Events Coordinator
Works with: Jonathon Richter (SL: Wainbrave Bernal), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: Assist in developing and coordinating a SLEDcc social event the first night of the conference in Tampa, including itinerary planning, reservations, payment coordination/receipts (if necessary), and transportation needs.
Position: Workshop Program Assistants (2 positions)
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: Assist workshop presenters during set up, sign participants in to the workshops, accept new registrations (if slots are available), and otherwise help coordinate the Workshop portion of the conference.
Communications and PR
These positions are expected to take a moderate amount of effort/time in the months leading up to the conference, and will play a key role in disseminating information during and after SLEDcc. Volunteers should have adequate technical experience to perform the duties listed.
Position: Web Communications Coordinator
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: Will work with the planning committee and the rest of the communications team to coordinate the website(s) prior to the conference and assist with coordinating web updates during the conference.
Position: SLEDcc Photographers (2 positions)
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: The SLEDcc photographers will attend as many SLEDcc specific events as possible (including potential evening or social events) to take pictures of the event to be posted online and shared widely with the SLED community (Creative Commons licensing). At least one of the photographers should be familiar with using Flickr and help manage the online repository of SLEDcc/SLCC photos. Photographers will also coordinate closely with the SLEDcc Live Blogger to ensure speedy posting of images during live blogging.
Position: SLEDcc Live Blogger
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: Will work with the communications team to live blog sessions, social events, and as much of the SLED specific events as possible. URL of blog site TBD.
Position: SLEDcc Twitterer
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: Will coordinate the SLEDcc08 twitter account, return follows, tweet broadcasts and announcements, and work with the rest of the communications team to get important messages out in a timely manner.
Position: Schwag Coordinator
Works with: TBD, Sponsorships Coordinator
Description: Assist with soliciting donations from sponsors and coordinating distribution of the goodies in Tampa.
Greeting and Traffic Flow
But for the overall Greeting and Traffic Flow Coordinator, these positions are expected to be very low-impact in terms of time and effort at the conference. Volunteer for an hour or two shift and help do your part to ensure the SLEDcc program runs smoothly!
Position: Greeting and Traffic Flow Coordinator
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: This person will coordinate the Greeting and Traffic flow volunteers to ensure that each day of the conference has adequate coverage. Responsibilities will include scheduling volunteers in shifts, keeping an eye on traffic patterns and potential bottlnecks, adjusting greeter and volunteer positions as necessary, and otherwise ensuring that the physical flow of people in and around the SLEDcc conference sites goes smoothly.
Position: SLEDcc Greeters (12 volunteers per day, can serve multiple days)
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair Greeting and Traffic Flow Coordinator
Description: Greeters will be strategically placed in and around the SLEDcc venues to help answer questions, guide attendees, and direct the flow of traffic.
Technical & A/V Support
These positions are expected to be very low-impact in terms of time and effort at the conference. Volunteer for an hour or two shift and help do your part to ensure the SLEDcc program runs smoothly! Volunteers should have adequate technical experience to perform the duties listed.
Position: SLEDcc Stagehands (4 volunteers per day, can serve multiple days)
Works with: Hilary Mason (SL: Ann Enigma), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: Stagehands will stay primarily around the front of the room to assist with smooth transition of presenters, materials, and traffic near the stage. They may assist with A/V needs, distributing handouts or other materials, gophering supplies, etc.
Position: SLEDcc Tech Troubleshooters (4 volunteers per day, can serve multiple days)
Works with: Hilary Mason (SL: Ann Enigma), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: The Tech Troubleshooter Team will be on hand to assist anyone who needs on-the-spot tech support, including the conference team, presenters, or conference participants. Super Geeks please apply! The potential for a wide variety of technical issues exists, so advanced to expert knowledge in Windows/Mac/Linux OSs, networking, and the Second Life interface is a plus.
Position: Cross-World Coordinators (3 volunteers per day, can serve multiple days)
Works with: Hilary Mason (SL: Ann Enigma), SLEDcc Co-Chair
Description: Helps create a communication bridge to the in-world SLEDcc activities. Will take questions from virtual audiences for RL presenters, coordinate communications between the Tampa and In-World conference teams, and help ensure the SLEDcc is a Mixed Reality Learning event!
SLEDcc in Second Life Volunteers
SLEDcc in Second Life Main Events
These positions are expected to take a significant amount of time during the conference, but not so much time that you won't be able to enjoy the program! They are key supports to ensuring that the SLEDcc in Second Life program runs smoothly and on time.
Position: In-World SLEDccademy Awards Assistant
Works with: Hilary Mason (SL: Ann Enigma), SLEDcc Co-Chair and TBD, In-World Co-Chair
Description: This person will assist in the coordination of the SLEDccademy Awards competition; responsibilities will include recruiting prize donors/sponsors, tallying the number of votes per strand, compiling comments on winning entries, and assist with award coordination at the event in Tampa, FL.
Position: In-World SLED Sparks Coordinator (20 Slides in 2 minutes)
Works with: Jonathon Richter (SL: Wainbrave Bernal), SLEDcc Co-Chair and TBD, In-World Co-Chair
Description: Duties will include getting the slides in order, by person, getting the presenter to stage (and off stage!) on time, and keeping us to the 2 minute clock.
Position: In-World Speed Mentoring Coordinator
Works with: Jonathon Richter (SL: Wainbrave Bernal), SLEDcc Co-Chair and TBD, In-World Co-Chair
Description: Coordinate with Speed Mentor presenters to ensure that their needs are met prior to the mentoring session, ascertaining A/V requirements, materials needed/to be supplied, and helping the sessions run smoothly.
Communications and PR
These positions are expected to take a moderate amount of effort/time in the months leading up to the conference, and will play a key role in disseminating information during and after SLEDcc. Volunteers should have adequate technical experience to perform the duties listed.
Position: SLEDcc In-World Photographers (2 positions)
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair, and TBD, SLEDcc In-World Co-Chair
Description: The SLEDcc photographers will attend as many in-world SLEDcc events as possible (including potential evening or social events) to take pictures of the event to be posted online and shared widely with the SLED community (Creative Commons licensing). At least one of the photographers should be familiar with using Flickr and help manage the online repository of SLEDcc/SLCC photos. Photographers will also coordinate closely with the SLEDcc Live Blogger to ensure speedy posting of images during live blogging.
Position: SLEDcc In-World Live Blogger
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair and TBD, SLEDcc In-World Co-Chair
Description: Will work with the communications team to live blog sessions, social events, and as much of the SLED specific events as possible. URL of blog site TBD.
Position: SLEDcc In-World Twitterer
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair and TBD, SLEDcc In-World Co-Chair
Description: Will coordinate the SLEDcc08 twitter account, return follows, tweet broadcasts and announcements, and work with the rest of the communications team to get important messages out in a timely manner.
Greeting and Traffic Flow
But for the overall Greeting and Traffic Flow Coordinator, these positions are expected to be very low-impact in terms of time and effort at the conference. Volunteer for an hour or two shift and help do your part to ensure the SLEDcc program runs smoothly!
Position: In World Greeting and Traffic Flow Coordinator
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair and TBD, SLEDcc In-World Co-Chair
Description: This person will coordinate the Greeting and Traffic flow volunteers to ensure that each day of the conference has adequate coverage. Responsibilities will include scheduling volunteers in shifts, keeping an eye on traffic patterns and potential bottlnecks, adjusting greeter and volunteer positions as necessary, and otherwise ensuring that the physical flow of people in and around the SLEDcc conference sites in Second Life goes smoothly.
Position: In-World SLEDcc Greeters (12 volunteers per day, can serve multiple days)
Works with: Chris Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque), SLEDcc Co-Chair Greeting, TBD, Traffic Flow Coordinator, and TBD, SLEDcc In-World Co-Chair
Description: Greeters will be strategically placed in and around the SLEDcc venues to help answer questions, guide attendees, and direct the flow of traffic.
