Volunteer Position Descriptions
Session Moderators
Duties: Moderators are primarily responsible for welcoming conference speakers to the session to which they are assigned and ensuring that these speakers have has everything they need to give a successful presentation. Moderators are NOT expected to handle technical problems with AV, but should seek out tech support when necessary. Moderators introduce the speaker(s) at the start of each breakout session and time the session presentations, reminding each speaker when they have three minutes, and then 1 minute to go. Moderators also run the Q and A period at the end of each session. help field questions at the end. Questions should be fielded after all speakers have presented.
Availability Required: Moderators are generally asked to cover 1 session and possibly an additional session as needed.