Hogwarts Live Now Recruiting (first time since 2013!)

This is the first time since 2013 that we're accepting applications for new volunteer staff members!

We're looking to put together a brand new development team to help revamp the site, alongside expanding our administrative staff and moderator team, who play a vital role in the day-to-day safety and enjoyment of the site. This team will focus on monitoring chats, ensuring players follow the rules, and keeping the community safe and welcoming.

We're looking for enthusiastic, imaginative, and passionate individuals to help us create the next stage of Hogwarts Live.

Please note these positions do come with in-game perks, but are otherwise unpaid as HL is a labor of love.

Roles We Are Looking to Fill:

Administrator/Moderator

Description: Responsible for moderating chats, ensuring players follow site rules, and addressing any issues to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Skills: Communication, Conflict Resolution, Fairness, Ability to Handle Sensitive Situations, Familiarity with Site Rules and Policies.

To apply, Petition for Help explaining why you'd be a good fit for this role and any relevant experience.

Software Engineer/Developer/Programmer

Description: Responsible for programming new features for the game.

Skills: JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS

Note: If you program in another language such as Go, Java, C, C#, C++, Ruby, Python, etc., please apply (especially if you have experience building web services or mobile apps).

To apply, Petition for Help with code samples, links to applicable work, or a resume.

Project Manager

Description: Responsible for gathering feature requirements, making sure features are delivered on time, and making the public aware of new features. Will help prioritize when and what features are built.

Skills: Organization, Communication, Time Management, Project Management

Note: The ideal PM will keep tabs on everyone involved in a project and ensure tasks are completed on time.

To apply, Petition for Help with examples of how you've helped teams deliver projects on time.

Digital Illustrator

Description: Responsible for designing game art such as characters, objects, backgrounds, icons, and other graphics. Can use generative AI art, but should be skilled enough at image manipulation to fix the mistakes AI makes.

Skills: Image Manipulation (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, etc.), Illustration

To apply, Petition for Help with links to custom graphics or artwork you've created.

Game Scenario Writer

Description: Responsible for creating game scenarios/storylines.

Skills: Imagination, Good Ideas, English, Grammar, Detail-oriented, Descriptive

To apply, Petition for Help with writing samples or links to applicable work.

Web Designer

Description: Responsible for the design and layout of HTML and CSS pages.

Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Image Manipulation (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, etc.), Layout Design, Information Design, Usability, User Experience Design

To apply, Petition for Help with screenshots or links to websites designed.

It would be helpful if any of you who apply include a personal statement describing why you would like to volunteer for Hogwarts Live and why you think you're qualified to do so.