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Post by Rivaxorus on Jul 15, 2011 1:01:15 GMT -5
To become a staff member, you need not only be an active member and have qualities fit for the job, but be willing to take on all responsibilities that come with the position you're seeking.
Read over the rules, job descriptions, and maybe even contact a member with the position you're seeking to get an insider's look at what it means to be a staff member! When you're certain that you've found the job you would like to take on, fill out the application, create a new thread, and await an administrator's decision!
positions in gray are unavailable for application.
GENERAL RULES.
*Maintain high activity; log-in at least once every other day. You do not have to have a high post out-put, you just need to be someone who is on often enough to be on top of their duties.
*Be known and friendly; no one who has just joined should be posting up an application right off the bat. Get to know us, lay down a basic level of trust, be certain that this is a site you want to stick with and work for.
*This is a job; you're being given responsibilities and you're getting paid in mutual respect and self-satisfaction. Sure, you're not signing a contract, you can leave your position with or without warning, but you are agreeing, human to human, that you can be trusted to carry out certain duties. We hope this is something you can respect and uphold.
*That being said, if you do choose to give up your staff position, there will be no hard feelings. Simply let one of the administrators know, and give us a reason if you're comfortable to. We all know that life can get hectic, that responsibilities can add up. None of us expect an online forum to be your number one priority in life.
*Do not lie about qualifications. This will be found out in your competency as you carry out your duties, making the transgression pointless. If you aren't capable of completing all aspects of the job, then don't apply for it. Don't set yourself up to fail, and don't make promises you can't keep.
*Be able to handle authority. You must know how to talk to people, be friendly, yet also stand your ground and enforce the rules that are in your jurisdiction. Maintain a level of respect with all members and guests; no mouthing-off, no making unnecessary threats nor using a higher authority as intimidation ("Well one word from me and Riv will ban you into the tenth circle!"), etc. Use common sense and remember that just because it's the internet doesn't mean walking all over other people is acceptable on any level. If you can't handle the situation on your own, reach out to other staffers (preferably Riv or Katie); you're not a lone ranger. |
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Post by ADVOKATE | katie on Sept 4, 2011 16:23:12 GMT -5
> GLOBAL MODERATORS.
*watch the entire forum for misconduct and unsolved issues.
*are a go-to for questions and assistance that members might need.
*alert administrators to flaws, redundancies, and other need-to improvements.
*judge fights when requested.
*keep the forums clean and organized, moving inactive threads to the archives, making sure important threads are properly stickied &/or locked, etc.
Required skills: over-arching knowledge of the Black Mist and all of its features & rules, fair judgement, a thorough understanding of Riv's fighting system (this will be explained to you after you have been accepted), initiative.
Currently employed:
Ladi Shad!
> BIOGRAPHY MODERATORS.
*review pending biographies and all auditions that are not cannon characters (gods, plot characters, etc.) for acceptance or rejection.
*move reviewed biographies to accepted/rejected bins.
*give the proper critique to biographies that need improvements.
Required skills: thorough understanding of biography requirements, knowledge of pack expectations (for accepting pack leaders and determining whether a character fits the profile of the pack they're applying for).
Currently employed:
lidarose
> ADVERTISEMENT MODERATORS.
*keep up with first-timer ads by linking back on the advertised site and then replying to the ad on here with 'LB.'
*ensure that no one breaks the advertisement rules.
*post on the hit-list so that it can be updated by an administrator.
*communicate with other sites by alerting them if there is a problem with their ad/affiliation
*check affiliates daily to make sure they are still abiding by the rules.
*alert administrators if an affiliate needs to be added or taken down.
Required skills: thorough understanding of affiliation & advertisement rules, willingness to reach out to other sites, organized, initiative.
Currently employed:
no one!
> REGISTRATION MODERATORS.
*review registration applications for acceptance or rejection.
*move reviewed registrations to the appropriate sub-boards.
*give proper critique on applications that need improvement.
Required skills: thorough understanding of all registration requirements, forethought when doling out limits (example: uses-per-thread for animal summons), ability to remember details of past applications in order to ensure continuity between registrants.
Currently employed:
no one!
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Post by ADVOKATE | katie on Sept 4, 2011 16:50:15 GMT -5
APPLICATION.
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[b]POSITION DESIRED[/b]:; (s/e)
[b]WHY YOU FIT THE JOB[/b]:; (tell us what qualifies you.)
[b]WHY YOU WANT THE JOB[/b]:; (tell us your reasoning for applying.)
[b]EXTRA SKILLS[/b]:; (what else can you do that is beyond the necessary qualifications? this is where you can tell us that you could make buttons, write up ads, auto-tune us a theme song, whatever!)
[b]AWESOME TITLE[/b]:; (each staffer gets a custom title beginning with 'Awesome'; what would you like yours to say?)
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