Regional Contact Search!

The Regional Network Team at Burning Man, in collaboration with the Bold Urban Renaissance Network is searching for an amazing community member to contribute their spark and join the Chicago Regional Contact Team!

Regional Contacts volunteer year-round to build and nurture Burning Man community initiatives on a local level. They facilitate communication and collaboration with and between local community members, various local community groups and the Burning Man Regional Network Team. Could this be YOU? 

Step up! For more information about the Regional Contact role and the Network, visit the Burningman.org website:

About the Regional Network

Regional Contact Selection Process

Regional Leadership Criteria.
Bonus points if you have experiences and skills in some of the below areas in particular:

Reliable with a record of following through on projects

Willing to grow and learn within a culture that is demanding accountability

Able to navigate complex issues of consent

Strong communications and active listening skills

Approachable and visible within the community

Capacity to commit time and energy in this role

If you'd like to apply to join the Chicago Regional Contact Team, please email your self-nomination letter to regional-network at burningman.orgwith "Chicago" in the subject line by August 5th midnight CDT. After the two week window to self-nominate closes, we'll send a Community Feedback survey to gather your input and experiences with the candidates.

Search timeline includes:

August 5, 2019 - Self-nomination and application deadline

August 20, 2019 - Opportunity for community feedback on candidates closes 

September 18, 2019 - Interviews with local interview team completed

October 1, 2019 - New Regional Contact selection announced and on-boarding begins!

Iris and the Burning Man Regional Network team send hugs from Burning Man Headquarters and are looking forward to hearing from you!

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