The 2011 Museum Computer Network Conference is November 16-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. We need your help to organize and execute the best MCN conference ever! Below is a list of volunteer roles we need to fill. This list is also available on the MCN website at http://www.mcn.edu/mcn-2011-call-volunteers. We also welcome offers from companies who may be interested in sponsoring these efforts or providing pro bono/in-kind support.
Please contact the individual committee leaders if you are interested in helping out. Thanks in advance! PROGRAM COMMITTEE (contact Nancy Proctor at proctorn at si.edu) 1. Program Scheduler: at least one lead to manage the scheduling of MCN conference sessions to ensure minimal conflict and overlap in the timeslots available; a small team of 2-3 people to work on this collaboratively is probably ideal. 2. Program Editor: responsible for the accurate presentation of the conference program on the website; works with conference management company to produce the print version. 3. Mobile Web/App Developer: to present the program on mobile platforms 4. Workshop Organizer: recruits compelling and useful workshops and supports the marketing team in publicizing them. 5. Keynote Recruiter: Allegra Burnette will lead this but would welcome help! 6. Gamer: help design a mobile game for the conference. 7. Proposal reviewers: several people needed with availability to review proposals from April 15-May 15. 8. Unconference liaison and support: supports the ThatCamp MCN unconference organizer and helps with the integration and marketing of the unconference sessions in the larger MCN conference initiative. MARKETING COMMITTEE (contact Vicki Portway at portwayv at si.edu) 1. Print Marketing Coordinator: coordinate w/print designer & list management co. to design, print & distribute postcards, work with Program Committee on printed conference program. 2. Digital Video Coordinator: we need one person with video production & editing skills to coordinate video efforts, esp. on-site. 3. Social Media Assistant(s): help our social media manager coordinate social media efforts both before and during the conference. 4. Promotion Assistant: assist marketing coordinator in identifying key listservs, blogs and community sites to get messages out about MCN 2011. 5. On-Site Promotion Volunteers (multiple!): help out at the conference to inform attendees & cover activities, events, program highlights, etc. Social media, digital imaging/video skills a plus. 6. Scholarship Marketer: help to get the word out to students about scholarship opportunities. LOCAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE contact Christina DePaolo at?christinadepaolo at gmail.com) 1. Opening Reception Organizer 2. Delegate Material Organizer: work on badges, bags, giveaways, etc. 3. On-site Volunteer Coordinator 4. Silent Auction Chair
