APPLICATION & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Online applications to fill Host Our Coast will open on March 14, 2011. The partnership that created Host Our Coast cares about the authentic, local travel experiences that make Delmarva interesting & different from any other place. Tourism in our area is typically promoted as if the ocean and beach - and maybe golf - are the only things we have to offer to travelers. While we appreciate our beaches and golf courses, we also know that true travelers seek out the authentic. They want to eat the local's food, hear the local stories, and hang out where the locals do.

So, send us a 60-second video which tells us a very short story about your favorite authentic, local place. If you are traveling now, tell us a story from where you are - RIGHT NOW. Be the Host of the city, town, park, restaurant, bar, or museum that's just around the corner from you. Talk to the local people (we like characters!). Explore by foot, boat, bike, kayak, or paddleboard. Show us why you are the right person to Host Our Coast in 2011!

You must upload the video to YouTube, and paste the URL into the online application. You will also have to complete a short online application, and submit a headshot, brief bio, and a sample travel blog entry.

All applicants must be 21 years of age or over as of May 26, 2011, have a valid U.S. driver's license and a good driving record, and be eligible for a visa (if necessary). Applicants must be in good physical and mental health.

Applications close at 11:59 p.m. EST on April 23, 2011.

Once received, all applications and videos will be posted to www.hostourcoast.com.

Applications containing nudity, profanity, poor quality, or are submitted with an incomplete or inaccurate application form, will not be accepted.

All applicants will receive email notification from DLITE upon receipt of the application and video.

Applicants are encouraged to have others view their online video application on YouTube. The number of views for the video will be a factor, but is not the sole determinant, in selecting the winner.

During the two weeks of April 23 - May 7, 2011, online voting for video submissions will take place at www.hostourcoast.com. The number of votes for the video will be a factor, but is not the sole determinant, in selecting the winner.

DLITE representatives will conduct telephone interviews for the top applicants between May 7 - 14, 2011. The winner of Host Our Coast will be selected by May 14, 2011. At that time, the winner will be notified, but not announced publicly.

The winner of Host Our Coast will be publicly announced on May 26, 2011.

While contracted by DLITE, the successful applicant will be provided with daily assignments that allow them to explore and experience the nature and heritage of the Delmarva Peninsula, and showcase their experiences through an online video and photo gallery, and a daily blog. The successful applicant must establish a presence on social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter. DLITE will be entitled to use your application, name, likeness, appearance, voice and biographical information for its promotional and publicity purposes.

Your involvement in the selection process and your contract is entirely at your own risk. You agree to release Delmarva Low-Impact Tourism Experiences (DLITE) and their nominees, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees, and all others connected with the selection process and your employment, from any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, in any way arising out of or resulting from your involvement in the selection process and your contract, including, without limitation, any and all claims, actions, and liabilities for injury, loss or damage to you, to anyone else or to any property, regardless of whether or not such injury, loss or damage was caused by the negligence or misconduct of DLITE and their nominees or any of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives or employees, or anyone else connected with the selection process and your contract. You agree to indemnify DLITE and their nominees and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees, and all others connected with the project and hold them harmless from any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, expenses and losses (including, without limitation, legal fees) of any kind or nature whatsoever in any way caused by or arising out of your involvement in the selection process and your contract.

The successful applicant will behave in an appropriate and professional manner as befitting their potential representation of DLITE.

Any inappropriate, illegal or immoral behavior on the part of the successful applicant will result in termination and forfeiture of position benefits.

CONTRACT CONDITIONS

The successful applicant will be required to enter into a contract with DLITE incorporating the following conditions. All applicants must confirm their acceptance of these conditions.

You must be available for a three-month contract period from May 26, 2011 to August 19, 2011. The three-month period must be contiguous, and must be completed before August 19, 2011.

You are responsible for making any necessary arrangements with your employer and family in anticipation of the three-month contract.

Contract responsibilities will include the following:

• Each week of the contract, providing five 2 to 3 minute online videos, two vlogs, daily blog posts (with responses), three photo posts, and online announcements of your activity through Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites;
• Travel to various locations on the Delmarva Peninsula as required
• Represent DLITE at various functions
• Be a DLITE "Ambassador" and participate in media interviews as required
• Act responsibly at all times and in accordance with the reasonable directions of DLITE

During the contract period, you must:

• Act responsibly and demonstrate good moral character;
• You must be willing and able to participate in the various activities available on the Delmarva Peninsula, including but not limited to kayaking, cycling, hiking, swimming, fishing, and visiting parks, heritage sites, and museums.
• Should these requirements not be met, DLITE shall be entitled to terminate the contract agreement at its absolute discretion.

U.S. $15,000 will be paid to the successful applicant, and the applicant will be responsible for all applicable taxes and fees. The wage will be paid in three installments during the contract period. The successful applicant will serve as an independent contractor, and not as an employee of DLITE.

DLITE will provide all living accommodations during the contract period. DLITE will provide operating supplies and mileage. However, you will be responsible for the cost of all meals, beverages, telephone, internet, and personal items. You will also be responsible for your own transportation, and for providing your own cameras, computer, and editing software.

The successful applicant, as a representative of DLITE, will act in an appropriate and professional manner and not engage in any activity or undertaking, which brings disrepute or causes damage of reputation to DLITE.

The successful applicant will exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence in the performance of the services in accordance with the standards of DLITE.

DLITE will own all intellectual property in videos, blogs, photos and other material created by the successful applicant in the course of their contract.

DLITE reserves the right to monitor and edit material produced by the successful applicant in line with its corporate communication and marketing guidelines.