We are seeking a
volunteer to be primary person responsible for managing and enhancing the
relationship between SSCA and the Sarasota’s twinned city of Vladimir,
Federation of Russia. This is an unpaid, volunteer position. However, city directors are eligible for a
travel transportation expense reimbursement of up to $1,000 for official visits
every other year.
Selection will be
determined by vote of the Sister Cities Association of Sarasota executive
board.
Contact SCAS President
Tom Halbert at 941-485-8586 or sarasotasistercities@gmail.com
for further information or to apply
Job Description for
City Director for Vladimir Russia
Primary person responsible
for managing and enhancing the relationship between SSCA and the Sarasota’s
twinned city of Vladimir, Federation of Russia.
Reports to the Vice
President, Cities & Candidate Cities.
Portfolio of
responsibilities includes:
· maintaining
verbal, electronic, and written communications with the Chief of International
Relations and his staff in Vladimir, Federation of Russia.
· forming
and chairing a Vladimir committee of local volunteers and volunteer
associations;
· identifying
opportunities for collaboration between SSCA and Vladimir, Federation of Russia
and/or among a group of sister cities;
· facilitating
periodic exchanges between Vladimir and Sarasota;
· make
recommendations for projects suggested by the sister city of Vladimir;
· developing
and submitting to the Board an budget requirements to identify expected
Vladimir program expenses as they become known for inclusion is annual fiscal
year budget;
o
specifying budgetary implications for proposed
projects before they are
undertaken;
· building
awareness on the part of the Board and general membership about the
special events and exchanges involving the Vladimir
sister city initiative through presentations, social media distribution, and
news media awareness:
· measuring
effectiveness and evaluating the individual sister city relationship on an
annual basis.
Background on the
Sarasota – Vladimir Relationship
Vladimir, Oblast,
Federation of Russia – Theater, Venice Schools & Rotary Ties
In l994 Sarasota
twinned with Vladimir, the part of Oblast Russia, because of a tie between the
Rotary Club of the Keys and a new club in Vladimir which continues today. On
October 29, 1994, City of Sarasota Mayor Nora Patterson led a delegation to
Vladimir for the first official signing of the partnership agreement. In April
of 1995, a year that marked the Millennium Anniversary of the City of Vladimir,
Mayor Igor Shimov led a large delegation for the official signing in Sarasota
The City of Vladimir is renowned as the
first capital of ancient Russia and is a part of the Golden Ring of ancient
cities with a rich culture and history.
It dates back to the 1100's with today's focus on development of tourist
attractions while maintaining an impressive focus on the arts and education as
well as industry. A beautiful city, three hours from Moscow on the Klyazma
River, it was the ancient capital of Russia.
Past exchanges have included visits by
Vladimir government officials to Sarasota, joint programs involving Vladimir
State University, Sungir Open Air Museum, the Razgulai Folk Theater and environmental
& sustainability programs. The most successful program involves the Florida
Studio Theater Young Playwright program.
FST professionals went to Vladimir to engage Russian students in acting
and playwriting. Vladimir students frequently have been chosen winners in the
Florida Studio Theatre’s annual Young Playwright competition, and visit
Sarasota to be honored and see their play presented by professional actors.