Volunteer RPG Player Archetype II Trainee - Education Settings
Department(s): Educational
Location(s): Varies
Reports to: Senior Education Facilitator.
General Purpose
The player archetype is responsible for filling the role of various role-playing gamer "types" in education settings. Types include: disruptive student, zone-out student, argumentative student, students with various LDs, etc.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- The participant takes on various Player Archetype roles to help train Game Master Educators to learn how to address such situations more effectively.
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Participate in at least one RPG session per week (sessions typically 3-4 hours).
- Additionally attend either in-person or via remote access, at least one training session / administrative meeting per week (3-4 hours)
- Document participation observations for review by supervisor.
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Create player characters.
- Create and manage Player Archetype Dossiers
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Work with trainers to help challenge GME trainees
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Report back to Trainer with regular planning progress reports.
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Assist Game Masters and other Facilitators as needed, to optimize participants experience.
- Also help as "go-fer" for various related tasks
- Availability for at least 1 weekly group community session per month (game sessions typically 3-5 hours).
- Strongly self-motivated
- Strong collaborative work ethic
- Reliable schedule compliance
Education and Training
Required:
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Minimum 2+ years RPG experience (tabletop and/or live action), with at least one RPG format. *
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Minimum 1+ years professional experience in educator role
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Passionate supportive energy
- Acting skills
- Voice skills
* RPG formats include: tabletop (RPG), live-action (LARP), computer-based (CRPG), and solo adventure books and modules (SABM).
Preferred:
- Education certification/training/degree
- 5+ years in educational institution work
- Recreation /Event management training/certification.
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5+ years experience organizing and running recreational events.
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5+ years personal experience with all 4 RPG formats.
- Other relevant training/experience/certification
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Some working knowledge/experience with music and music therapy
- American Sign Language (ASL).
- Other languages.
Core Competencies
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong organization skills.
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Enthusiastic communication style that excites others with your passion about the topics discussed.
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"Can do" attitude, and an eye for seeing where people need help before they have to ask.
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Outgoing presence.
Working Conditions
Facilitator will frequently work at RPG Research offices or other locations including but not limited to:
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Libraries
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Community centers
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Educational institutions
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Mobile Facility, the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer at various locations
Hours: Varies. Minimum 20 hours per month.
Compensation: This is an entry level volunteer position. Training is free.
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