Conference Volunteers: Outreach Subcommittee

Outreach Subcommittee

Overview

The areas described below have been part of various SIGGRAPH Outreach activities. The Outreach subcommittee may cover some or all of these areas.

Technology

The SIGGRAPH Technology subchair is responsible for the planning and implementation of the annual conference technology outreach effort. This subchair works closely with the Outreach Chair and as necessary, other Program Chairs to target strategic areas, promote participation by underrepresented industries, and encourage submission to other SIGGRAPH conference programs.

Recommended Qualifications

team player that works well with others
experience with project / fiscal management
deadline-driven; able to organize and respond quickly
able to devote the necessary time
envision for role of technology outreach outside of SIGGRAPH
SIGGRAPH conference committee/subcommittee experience
Extended personal/professional contacts in strategic areas

Community Outreach

The SIGGRAPH Community Outreach subchair is responsible for the planning and implementation of an effective program to create meaningful partnerships within the conference city. This subchair works closely with the Outreach Chair, Conference Administration, volunteers, and contractors to promote the conference within the conference city.

team player who works well with others
deadline-driven; able to organize and respond quickly
able to devote the necessary time
several years experience with the conference
strong people skills
experience with the ACM SIGGRAPH Professional Chapters
Professional and/or personal contacts in the conference city

Pathfinders

The SIGGRAPH Pathfinders subchair is responsible for the planning and implementation of an effective program to assist new attendees with navigation and understanding of the SIGGRAPH Conference. This subchair works closely with the Outreach Chair, Conference Administration, volunteers, and contractors to promote the conference and create a meaningful understanding with new attendees concerning SIGGRAPH and computer graphics and interactive techniques in general.

Recommended Qualifications

team player who works well with others
deadline-driven; able to organize and respond quickly
able to devote the necessary time
several years experience with the conference
strong people skills; able to communicate with all cultures and levels of attendees
background in human resource relations and/or management
knowledge of the needs of the current job market

sigKIDS

The SIGGRAPH sigKIDS subchair is responsible for the planning, selection process, and implementation of the annual conference sigKIDS program. Note that this program has appeared in various forms in the past. This subchair works closely with the Outreach Chair, volunteers, and contractors to produce an interesting and successful program.

Recommended Qualifications

team player who works well with others
deadline-driven; able to organize and respond quickly
able to devote the necessary time
experience working with children (parent, care giver, mentor, educator)