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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#434343'>Looking for a tech-savvy, experienced <b><i>Gather.Town</i></b> <b><i>Virtual Assistant</i></b> to join the meeting planning team part-time leading up to and full-time during the VSS Annual Meeting, V-VSS 2021. This year’s meeting will be fully virtual and will be held May 21-26, 2021.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#434343'>The <b><i>Gather.Town</i></b> <b><i>Virtual Assistant</i></b> will help with converting pdfs and uploading images as well as fine-tuning the <u>Gather.Town</u> virtual space before the conference. During the conference, the assistant will be online in </span><a href="https://gather.town/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#434343'>Gather.Town</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#434343'> managing linked content and providing technical and customer support to meeting attendees.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0'>Project Dates</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#434343'>Half-time for the two weeks leading up to the conference: <b>May 5 - May 18</b><br>Full-time during the days of the conference: <b>May 19 - 26</b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0'>Qualifications</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#434343;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Computer, tech and software savvy</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> - Technologically fluent in a variety of software and tools; learns new software and tools quickly. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#434343;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Trouble-shooting master - </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Able to research and find technical solutions quickly and creatively.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#434343;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Quick thinker</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> - Able to juggle multiple projects at a time. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#434343;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Excellent communicator</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> - Quick to respond to emails and communicate professionally and effectively with clients and customers.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#434343;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Creative with attention to detail</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> - Have a high attention-to-detail and high standards for quality. Complete work accurately so that problems are solved the first time. Have an eye for design.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0'>Required Competencies</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#434343;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Some experience with Gather.Town or similar virtual environment.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#434343;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Experience with graphic editing software, photo compression and pdf/image conversion tools. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#434343;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Familiarity with Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Office suite.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#434343'>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and provide a positive public face for the society.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0'>Compensation - </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0'>$3000<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to <a href="mailto:vss@visionsciences.org">vss@visionsciences.org</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>