Role-Playing Game Master I Trainee [Volunteer] [Spokane]

Role-Playing Game Master I Trainee [Volunteer] [Spokane]

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The 501(c)3 non-profit research and human services charitable organization RPG Research (http://www.rpgresearch.com ) has multiple openings for webcast streaming and production technician positions.

RPG Research studies the effects of music and role-playing games, and their potential to improve lives, through our research, live streams, recorded media content, online training, and community programs.

To be considered for this position, please also complete the 2nd step application form on our website: https://w3.rpgresearch.com/volunteer/application-form/

This is a volunteer unpaid opportunity. Required to be on site in Spokane, Washington.

Reports To: Programs Director

Days/Hours: Part-time, 4-8 hours/week. Some flexibility on which days and times.

Schedules may vary, but example days/times available to pick (one) from include:

• Sundays 1-4 pm
• Mondays 7-10 pm
• Fridays 4-7 pm
• Saturdays 9 am - Noon

RPG Research has immediate need for multiple tabletop role-playing game masters, level I, volunteer trainees. We are willing train for the right candidates showing the right abilities, enthusiasm, performance, commitment level, and interest.

THIS POSITION IS LOCAL TO GREATER SPOKANE AREA ONLY, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND TRAINING AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN PERSON. If you are looking for remote opportunities at RPG Research, take a look at our other opportunities.

Note: Training diplomas are applicable toward the Certified Game Master I certification offered by RPG Therapeutics LLC.

To expedite the hiring process, after completing the Indeed.com form, then complete the second step application on our site here: https://w3.rpgresearch.com/volunteer/application-form

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Run tabletop RPG sessions at various locations.
• Typically 1-6 players per session.
• Prepare adventures in accordance with RPG Research rules and guidelines, including GM Code of Conduct.
• Complete assessment forms when appropriate.
• Prepare character sheets for participants to choose from.
• Run adventures ranging from "one shots" to ongoing mid-length and long-term campaigns.
• Address any group interpersonal issues, and maintain players compliance with RPG Research Player Code of Conduct.
• Attend either in-person, or via remote access, at least one free training session / administrative meeting per week (3-4 hours)
• Availability for at least 2 regular group sessions per month (game sessions typically 3-5 hours) (in addition to training sessions).
• Strongly self-motivated
• Strong collaborative work ethic
• Reliable schedule compliance

Education and Training

Required:

• Must pass background check before allowed to work with clients.
• Comprehensive knowledge of role-playing game system rules for at least one published game system (willing to train).
• Assertive (not aggressive) presence with confident but warm, friendly, empathetic, and compassionate communication style.

Optional but helpful:

• Experienced theatrical acting skills
• Effective voice acting skills
• Experienced broadcasting skills
• Experienced audio/video skills
• Experience with online broadcasting: Youtube, Twitch, etc.

Formats include: tabletop (RPG / TRPG / TTRPG), live-action (LRPG / Larp), electron / computer-based (ERPG / CRPG), and hybrids such as solo adventure books and modules (HRPG / SABM).

Core Competencies (will train)

• Organizational skills
• Group dynamics conflict resolution skills
• Storytelling skills
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic communication style that excites others with your passion about the topics discussed.
• "Can do" attitude, and an eye for seeing where people need help before they have to ask.
• Outgoing presence.
• Well organized approach to preparing for game sessions and tracking participant progress
• Passionate supportive energy

Working Conditions

Game Master will frequently work at RPG Research offices, or other locations including but not limited to:

• Conventions
• Libraries
• Community centers
• Educational institutions
• Care facilities
• Mobile Facility, the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer at various locations

Hours: Training: 3-4 hours per week free training (we offer 2 training sessions per week, require attending at least one per week). Total around 3 to 8 hours per week.

Playing/GM: 3-10 hours per month (at least 2 sessions per month in addition to weekly training sessions).

Compensation: Volunteer (no financial compensation).

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Internship (on case-by-base basis depending on your educational institute's policiess).

Salary: $0.00 /year (Volunteer position only)

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Salary: $0.00 /hour

Experience:

• Working with adolescents in facility/community settings: 1 year (Preferred)
• The One Ring RPG: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with adults in facility/community settings: 1 year (Preferred)
• General RPG player: 1 year (Preferred)
• Adventures in Middle-earth AiMe: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Player: 1 year (Preferred)
• No Thank You Evil NTYE: 1 year (Preferred)
• Doctor Who Adventures in Time & Space DWAITS: 1 year (Preferred)
• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
• BECMI: 1 year (Preferred)
• TRPG GM: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with young children in facility/community settings: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with senior adults in facility/community settings: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Spokane, WA 99201 (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)
• American Sign Language (ASL) (Preferred)
• Italian (Preferred)
• Portuguese (Preferred)
• Mandarin (Preferred)
• Russian (Preferred)
• German (Preferred)
• Japanese (Preferred)

Required travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Application Question:

• IMPORTANT TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: Why are you interested in volunteering at RPG Research specifically?