Applications are due Sunday, May 6, 2018!

January 18-21, 2019 Atlanta, GA

The Hellenic Dance Festival is truly an "award winning" event.  We look forward to seeing you at our next Festival in January!

Festival Implementation Team

Our FIT Team members are responsible for the execution of our Annual Metropolis of Atlanta Hellenic Dance Festival in January.  Committee volunteers should be active sacramental members of their respective parishes. 
 
Individuals interested in one of the positions are welcome to apply to join our team.  The Executive Committee will review all applications and notify candidates of their acceptance.  Please note, those individuals who receive direct financial compensation as a result of the HDF weekend are not eligible to serve on the FITeam. 
 

Join the FIT Team!

FIT Co-Chairperson(s)
Minimum Age of 25, but maturity will be a factor in selection.
This person will be responsible for overseeing the entire committee and frequently checking up on them to ensure that the planning process is on track.  Additionally, the chairpersons would serve as the financial advisors to the Hellenic Dance Festival Weekend and adequately budget to ensure profitability.  Site Selection for future events will be handled by these individuals. The chair people will report directly to the HDF Executive Chairman. 

Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator(s)
This person will be responsible for sending out correspondence regarding the event. Additionally the committee person will prepare all necessary flyers and subsequent advertising materials necessary to promote our event. 

Director of Competition
Minimum Age of 25, with an event planning or logistics background.
This individual is responsible for the overall competition schedule during the weekend.  They collect the following forms: Intent to Participate, Dance Rosters and Dance Performance Forms.  The committee person will prepare all judges sheets, competition schedules, practice schedules, coordinating live music, communicating with directors, collecting recording music, and ensuring that competition is running as swiftly as possible.  The two-day competition schedule is the main focus of this position, but they also host the Directors Meeting and lead the volunteers who assist in the competition rooms including timers, announcers, and stagehands.  This individual should be organized, able to quickly adjust to last minute challenges, and have the ability to interact with all types of people and personalities.  Applicants may not be current Dance Directors or planning to compete in HDF during their service. The Director of Competition will establish a Competition Team and will be assisted by at least 6 other members of their sub-committee to run competition. 

Registration Coordinator(s)
This person will be responsible for handling all aspects of online registration.  The committee member will be at the event to coordinate the check-in process of all groups and to handle any issues or concerns that may arise. 
 
Judge Coordinator
Minimum Age of 22
This person will be responsible for judge proposition and running of judge deliberations.

Events Coordinator(s)
This person will be responsible for handling all aspects of entertainment.  The committee member will be responsible for booking bands/DJs, following consult with the chairperson(s).  The committee person will work closely with the A/V Coordinator to make sure that all needs of our musicians are properly met. 

Weekend Manager/Host Community Coordinator
This person will be responsible, along with their respective committee members, to handle all logistical elements of the weekend such as making signs and properly placing them throughout the weekend, ensuring that rooms are properly set up prior to events, etc. This is to facilitate a smooth event and to properly ensure for easy travel throughout our facility and to make sure that rooms are set up properly in order to keep to our schedule.  This outgoing, energetic, personable individual will work closely with the FIT Co-Chair & Director of Competition to ensure the overall festival is the best it can be.  They will coordinate the scheduling of various workshops, the liturgical services, our volunteers, marketplace vendors, transportation needs, and other any last minute opportunities that arise.  This position is a great stepping stone for someone interested in becoming the FIT Co-Chair. 

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