The Game Design Committee is Accepting Applications!

If you�ve ever been interested in participating in the FIRST Tech Challenge Game Design Committee, this is your chance! We will be accepting applications to add one member to the committee. The application will be open from 11/20/2017 through 12/18/2017 at 12:00pm EST.

The current Game Design Committee is made up of five members, and we are looking to add a sixth member who will help the committee make progress on the 2018-2019 season game cycle. This individual will also shadow the current committee on a weekly conference call to get a feel for how the GDC supports the current season game.



If you are interested, or know anyone interested, please feel free to pass this along! The official volunteer description, along with a link to the application are listed below.

Game Design Committee � Volunteer Position Description
The FIRST Tech Challenge is seeking an interested individual to serve one game cycle (approximately 18 months) as part of our Game Design Committee. The Game Design Committee is a group of volunteers who brainstorm, create, and implement all aspects of the FIRST Tech Challenge games (less production/fulfillment). As a member of the Committee, this person will be responsible for attending weekly conference calls, and providing input and creative ideas for the game currently being designed for next the season. This person will contribute to the creation of Game Manuals Part 1 and 2, and to other supporting documents needed for the game. The person in this role will provide support for the game once it is released for the current season via the Official Q&A forum. We are looking for someone who is creative, is a team player, and can meet the time commitments outlined in the job description.

Job Description:
  • Contribute a minimum of 5 hours each week, including a weekly conference call that occurs during normal business hours (eastern time).
  • Provides input during the design phase to insure the game meets requirements outlined by FIRST.
  • Contribute to the design phase to make sure game elements meet quality standards and budget requirements.
  • Contributes to documentation and manuals needed to support the game throughout the season.
  • Provides support through the Official Q&A Forum to answer team related questions throughout the season.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of design process. 
  • Applicants must be a minimum of 25 years old.
  • Position may require a trip to FIRST Headquarters in Manchester, NH.
  • CAD experience is a plus, but not required. 

Link to Application: https://usfirst.submittable.com/submit/7ca3434a-7fc4-4562-ba11-5541aa91a2f1/game-design-committee-volunteer-role-application 

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