Help Wanted: Staff roles open

Help Wanted: Staff roles open

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As the grid grows, we need some more talented hands to help! Find below information about two new staff positions opening in the Operations Team.

Position ref #DHPG2024-01

Role Title: Design & Build Lead

 

 

Description:

The Design & Build lead will be at the forefront of creating immersive virtual spaces for our grid. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend creativity with technical expertise to shape the landscape and design elements of our virtual world. You will be responsible for leading design and build projects, contributing to the aesthetic appeal of our grid, and supporting day-to-day moderation tasks.

 

Responsibilities:

- Lead design and build projects to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the DHPG public areas.

- Collaborate with grid members to collect feedback to improve the experience.

- Create and implement landscaping, design, and decoration elements within the grid.

- Provide day-to-day staff moderating support, ensuring a positive user experience.

- Troubleshoot technical issues related to design and build functionalities.

 

Required Skills:

- Proficiency in OS user experience.

- Strong design and creative skills with a keen eye for detail.

- Experience in 3D modelling, texturing, and animation.

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

- Conflict resolution and moderation skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Familiarity with OS terrain tools, land and region tools.

- Knowledge on mesh, import/export, and physics to a degree.

 

Desirable Skills:

- Previous experience in virtual world design and landscaping.

- Knowledge of graphic design principles and software (e.g., Photoshop, Blender).

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

 

Communication Channels:

The team is expected to remain in touch via Discord and keep the DHPG project tracking tool updated.

 

Expected effort:

Flexible, however active OS involvement is expected.

 

Perks:

50% of COO's pay (50% of 0 = 0DC$). Jokes aside, the role is obviously on a voluntary basis, as the rest of staff.

It is a great opportunity to take an active part into the grid's (literal) shaping.

All staff members are entitled to a free region if they chose to!

 

 

Reports to: Operation Team Admin, or Sr. Admin.

 

Position ref #DHPG2024-02

Role Title: Land & Rentals Lead

 

Description:

As the Rentals & Land Lead for DHPG, you will play a pivotal role in managing our parcel rental system and fostering a thriving community of renters that have chosen our grid as their home. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with users, troubleshoot issues, propose innovative ideas for rental development, and contribute to the overall success of our grid. In addition to your rental responsibilities, you will also be responsible for day-to-day staffing moderation tasks.

 

Responsibilities:

- Manage the parcel rental system, including both free and VIP rentals, to ensure optimal occupancy and grid member satisfaction.

- Respond to renter inquiries promptly and provide excellent support.

- Proactively address and resolve rental-related issues and conflicts.

- Collaborate with team and grid members to propose and implement new ideas for further rental development, such as themed parcels or common areas.

- Monitor rental activity and ensure compliance with grid policies and guidelines.

- Provide day-to-day staffing moderating support, maintaining a positive and welcoming environment for all users.

 

Required Skills:

- Proficiency in OS.

- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to handle challenging situations with diplomacy and tact.

- Experience in user or community management roles.

- Familiarity with land management tools and parcel/region tools

 

Desirable Skills:

- Creative thinking and ability to propose innovative ideas for rental development.

- Conflict resolution skills and ability to de-escalate tensions effectively.

 

Reports to: Operation Team Admin, or Sr. Admin.

 

Application Template

Hello and thank you for applying for a grid staff role here with DHPG!
We love to have our citizens getting involved and wanting to help the grid they call home!

With that in mind we are always looking for help, and we know each and everyone here has their own skills and talents, so below are a few basic questions that will help us sort out what roles would be best for each applicant!

1. Your Grid Avatar Name: 
2. Desired role your applying for? (Use role reference):


3. Why do you feel you'd be a good fit for this specific role?:

4. What do you think you can contribute to this role, and to the grid as a whole?


5. Are you currently or have you ever been in a similar on any other grid? If Yes, where, and please give a brief description of role title and duties, and that grids name.

6.Should that role be unavailable or it is determined that a different role maybe a better fit for you, would be be willing to consider an alternative role?


7. Please put an X next to all the skills that apply to you!

Basic Group:                                                Advanced Group Skills:
Basic Building:                                              Advanced Building Skills: 
Basic Scripting:                                             Advanced Scripting Skills: 
Basic Land & Terraforming:                        Advanced Land & Terraforming:

Other (please specify, i.e. photoshop, etc. You can also tell us, vaguely, about RL roles or skills that might be useful for the position):

8: Average Online Times:(please use GRID TIME PST):


When completed, please drop your completed notecard in the available mailbox in front of the COO's office, located here: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Bay/225/929/43
Once we receive it, we will contact you to schedule an interview.