How many people do you chat with in a day? 20? 40? How about more than 500 over a two-day span?
No, not all at once. And, no, not all by yourself. What we’re looking for here is somebody to help organize a team of folks to handle all these conversations…at Tech-Fest 2010. Interested? Read on.
Tech Fest is a program dedicated to introducing kids to science, technology, engineering, medicine and math (STEM). It includes hands-on, interactive exhibits staffed with volunteer professionals from societies, companies, museums, universities and other technology organizations. Last year, it was held on Feb. 14 and 15 at Sinclair Community College … and STC-SWO was there.
According to last year’s coordinator Jean Fudge, SWO participation in 2009 Tech-Fest was a smash hit! In addition, the students who talked with us taught us a lot of writing procedures.
But all that is history. Let’s talk about your interest in coordinating the Tech-Fest fun for 2010. Here’s what the coordinator has to manage:
- Reserving space at Tech Fest (number of tables, electricity)
- Determining what we will display (computer projects? Hardcopy projects? Cooking writing projects?)
- Arranging for computers (available through Sinclasir if needed)
- Gathering display materials (posters, cookies, or other props)
- Writing a descriptive blurb for the Tech Fest handout
- Scheduling volunteers
- Ensuring exhibit setup/tear down
- Taking pictures
- Returning materials
- Writing a short article for Between the Lines
Wow! That’s a lot, no? But surely you understand the art of delegating. And that’s what Tech-Fest needs: a supreme organizer, recruiter/delegator, and manager. YOU can handle it, especially with mentoring and advisory support from last year’s coordinator. Think of all the kids in the region who really need someone to tell them about the opportunities available in technical communication. Picture them; they’re waiting. And they are counting on you.
While you’re still excited about the prospect, email Jean or Louise and sign up!