The AMA Wants You!

   The Academy currently has vacant job positions that are open to all eligible applicants. For more information about employment opportunities at the AMA, including how to apply, go to www.modelaircraft.org/aboutama/hr.aspx or contact Joyce Hager at jhager@modelaircraft.org or (765) 287-1256, extension 200.
     Are you qualified to be on the Academy’s team? Read the following job descriptions to see. (Both of the following positions report to AMA’s executive director.)

Title: Museum Educator
Summary: Responsible for overall administration of the education program activities as initiated by the Executive Council, Education Committee, or Executive Director.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the member educational programs of the association.
• Assist members, districts, and clubs in the development and execution of their educational programs.
• Provide access to and promote the AMA’s national Model Aviation Museum collection through on-site and outreach programming.

Essential Functions:
• Oversee implementation of all education programs, including new program elements, strategies, and equipment. This includes developing, scheduling, and administering youth and adult programming for the museum, to include extracurricular after-school and weekend programs as well as summer camps; managing the C.H. Grant Scholarship Program; and developing, promoting, and administering the “Take-off And Grow (TAG)” Program.
• Serve as staff liaison to the AMA Education Committee, liaison between the AMA/museum and local/state universities and school districts for local programming development, and a member of the museum exhibit development team.
• Research foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants. This includes preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.
• Develop educational contacts to improve the quality and value of the educational programs offered by the AMA.
• Develop, write, and/or edit publications that evolve from the education programs. Write columns for AMA publications or other publications as appropriate.
• Serve as an information source to the public on education programs, general development education, and varied research topics.
• Plan and attend education conferences, presentations, and workshops as approved by the Executive Council in the annual Program of Work within budget allowances.
• Manage education portion of AMA Web site to improve communication among members, newcomers, programs, and educators.
• Schedule and conduct regional round-tables for association members that focus on projects and opportunities for mentorships with the Education Committee.
• Use model aircraft as tools to increase student achievement in math, science, and technology by promoting AeroLab through teacher-training workshops and exploring opportunities to add new flight activities to increase student achievement in math, science, and technology.
• Cooperate with other organizations to extend AMA’s educational outreach by identifying and supporting the work of organizations that want to use model aviation as an educational tool and seeking joint funding with other organizations for collaborative formal and informal educational projects.

Credentials and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related study.
• Experience developing and presenting educational programs utilizing volunteers.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse populations, including K-12 school groups, volunteer organizations, and committees.
• Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, organizational, volunteer development, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent classroom and large-group management and communications skills.
• Experience in aeromodeling is highly recommended.

Title: Flying Site Director
Class: Contract employee.
Summary: This person is an independent contractor who performs a service for the AMA.
Responsibilities: Acquiring, locating, and securing flying sites for the Academy.

Essential Functions:
• Respond to all flying site inquires received at HQ.
• Work with the AMA Marketing Department to continually develop support programs and materials in the acquisition and retention of flying sites.
• Develop a “Flying Site Developer” or similar type of volunteer training program nationwide, by district or state, to supply more local, hands-on support to clubs and individuals needing assistance.
• Produce a monthly MA column covering acquiring flying sites, success stories of clubs’ efforts, or other useful information concerning flying site development for both indoor and outdoor use.
• Travel to clubs’/members’ locations to assist with negotiations in site acquisition or retention of flying sites when needed.
• Develop working relationships with federal and state government agencies, to promote utilization of public land for model aviation.
• Provide the executive director with an activity report by the 15th of each month.
• Coordinate and provide assistance to all departments as needed in supporting the Academy’s mission and vision.

Credentials and Experience:
• A Solid working relationship with federal and state government officials and agencies.
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of aviation, aeromodeling, and related disciplines.
• A bachelor’s degree or five years or equivalent experience in a related field.
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the sport/hobby of model aeronautics and modeling activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Travel is required.
• Current or past membership in the AMA is preferred. MA

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• AMA Announces 2009 Membership Drive Winners!

• The IWC Helps the Hobby Grow

• History Preserved: The Collection of the National Model Aviation Museum

• RC Radio Network: Live on the Air!

• Thanksgiving 2009 With the Troops