We currently seek two individuals to fill two positions on our Committee beginning in January 2019. The term for each of these volunteer positions is 3 years, though committee structure is reevaluated each July, so movement between roles and/or responsibilities during the three years may occur depending on interest, need, and ability. Costs incurred from role responsibilities can be reimbursed according to IATEFL policy and UK charity law.  

To apply for either position, candidates must:

• be fully paid current individual members of IATEFL
• be a member of TDSIG

Position A – Outreach & Collaboration Team Member
This subteam of the Committee aims to build relationships primarily with IATEFL Associates and secondarily other teaching associations which are not directly connected to IATEFL in order to foster collaborative initiatives. These may include eliciting contributions for our publications, blog, podcast, TDLives, and events (both online and face-to-face).

Currently there are two positions on this team including Associate Liaison and Face-to-Face Events Coordinator. We seek a third member initially to support both of these members, growing into specific role as required. For more information about our Committee, please visit tdsig.org/about.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• familiarity with the TDSIG community and its initiatives
• collaboratively discussing strategy to engage with IATEFL Associates and smaller teaching associations
• considering modes of communication to foster this engagement
• liaising with team members, Associates, and smaller teaching associations through ongoing communication
• negotiating and creating IATEFL small event budgets
• supporting team members in these regards
• online availability to regularly keep in touch with Committee (min. 1x/week to check and respond)
• attending bi-monthly TDSIG team or all-committee meetings online with prepared report on activity

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• strong communication skills
• desire to build and foster relationships with organisation leaders
• ability to view current strategy and protocol while also suggesting clearly articulated alternatives
• availability to attend the IATEFL TDSIG Pre-Conference Event 2020

Position B – Online Community Team Member
This subteam of the Committee aims to create pathways for engagement primarily with TDSIG members and secondarily the greater ELT online community in order to foster public spaces for ongoing teacher development. In doing so, TDSIG currently incorporates a podcast, website, Facebook Page, and Twitter account, as well as our main online event, TDSIG Web Carnival.

Currently there are two members on this team, who take on a variety of responsibilities, primarily podcast host/producer and website/social media manager. We seek a third member initially to support both of these members, growing into specific role as required. For more information about our Committee, please visit tdsig.org/about.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• familiarity with the TDSIG community and its initiatives
• act as occasional co-host and regular co-producer of TDSIG podcast, Developod
• support all activities regarding our Web Carnival in January/February 2019
• liaise with team members and relevant Committee members from other teams regarding information required across events
• some social media presence
• online availability to regularly keep in touch with Committee (min. 1x/week to check and respond)
• attending bi-monthly TDSIG team or all-committee meetings online with prepared report on activity

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• strong communication skills
• general understanding of WordPress website building
• social media accounts i.e. Twitter and/or Facebook
• ability to liaise with different individuals within a team for specific needs
• experience with (ideal) or interest in (minimum) hosting or producingpodcasts
• positive attitude towards engaging with a wide variety of community members
• availability to attend the IATEFL TDSIG Pre-Conference Event 2020

This information is also available as a downloadable Google document here. If you have any questions about your eligibility or about these positions, please contact us [email protected].

Nominations close on 15 December 2018.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EITHER OF THESE POSITIONS
Please download and complete the Nomination Form here. 

We look forward to your nominations. Talk soon,

TDSIG Coordinator on behalf of our entire Committee