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Recently, I have found that I am in need of 2 new Crew members.
These spots are for 2 permanent Crew positions.
Permanent position (specific duty details) - I need someone who will help in everyday Crew duties. This is a must! You will be responsible for normal Crew duties... such as accepting/declining new members, keeping order, locking/deleting of threads/posts, and everything else we do.
Now to discuss what I am looking for in experience for these positions. Here is my criteria:
Need to be a very active member.
I want someone who posts and reads things here regularly. That doesn't neccessarily mean every single day, but often enough to keep up with what's going on.
Need to have been in this guild for a while.
I want an "oldbie" because that shows they're willing to stick around for a while. Plus they have more experience with how the guild works and what's ok, and what's not ok. You do not need to have been a GPGer since before we moved, but I do want someone who has been a member for a while.
Need to have a good understanding of the "flow" of the guild.
I want someone who s familiar with how the guild works and how things usually go.
Need to be pretty familiar with most of our members.
I need someone who is familiar enough with our members that they can be helpful in specific situations involving members at any given time. You need not know every single member, but just have a good grasp of them.
Need to be fair.
No big egos or biased opinions. I want someone who can be objectional and level-headed when it comes to handling guild-issues and guild-business.
Prior modding or other Crew experience is a plus, but not neccessary.
Prior experience is always a plus, but not neccessary. If you have Modded or Admined on other boards, or have been a Crew or Captain of other Gaia guilds, then you have experience.
Need to be able to control the urge to "power trip."
With power comes responsibility. So no editing people's posts to say something stupid. No deleting posts/threads just because you don't like them... etc. Be fair, level-headed and non-judgemental. Save your egos and power trips for LJ or something.
Need to be willing to take on any extra duties as needed.
At any given time, I may need to assign duties. There may be a guild event or something. Anyway, you must be willing to accept assignments or other duties, and be able to carry them out satisfactorily.
Need to be dedicated to this guild.
You need to care about this guild and want to help run it and improve it.
Need to be available.
If you think you would otherwise make a great Crew member, but have no free-time/extra-time, then you shouldn't be a Crew member. I need someone who will actually be available to perform Crew duties. So if you're busy with a super involved quest or shop or anything that you KNOW will become a hinderance to your ability to be a Crew member, then do not apply.
Need to be mature!
Being that this is a parenting guild, we deal with VERY serious and VERY real life issues on a regular basis. I want someone who is mature enough to handle these types of things.
Need decent typing/spelling/grammar skills.
You do not need to be perfect, but I want to be able to clearly understand what you're typing. So no net-speak or "leet" speak. Occasional typos are fine and dandy, and expected. Just put forth an effort in your posts by checking for typos and punctuation errors before you post it!
Need to be familiar with and abide by all guild rules!
This is a no-brainer, but VERY important. This means you have read the ENTIRE "Rules" sticky, understand it, accept it, and abide by it. Period.
Those are all the criteria I can think of for now, but I will add more or answer questions if neccessary.
So, you've read everything but still have a few questions? Well, here's a quick FAQ:
Q~ can Supporters apply to be a Crew member?
A~ Absolutely! As long as you meet the criteria as stated above, then you may apply.
Q~Will I definitely get the job if I apply?
A~No, not definitely. Everyone who applies gets an equal chance at the job. There is no definite "shoe-in."
Q~How is the new Crew member going to be picked? Who has the final say-so?
A~Me and those who are already Crew members will privately discuss each applicant. We will then decide together who is best for the job. This is not a popularity contest or a favoritism contest. But me and my Crew have the final say in who is picked.
Q~I think so-and-so should get the job. Can I vote/vouch for them?
A~Like I said, this isn't a popularity contest. Only me and my Crew will decide the final outcome. If you find it unfair, then I am sorry. This is just how it will be done.
Q~Is there an age limit?
A~No, but bear in mind that you still must reach ALL above stated criteria to be considered.
Anymore questions should be posted here in this thread. I (or my Crew) will answer them as bast we can.
Ok, so, you've read this entire post and have decided that you want to apply. Well, here's what I want you to do. Copy and paste the form below into a post and fill it out. I want honest, thorough answers. You MUST use this form, as it is the easiest and most efficient way for me to gather info.
Do not include the comments in parenthesis in your post - these are just my comments! If you include them as well, I will know you didn't read this post thoroughly.
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Name:Position applying for: (Are you applying for Crew or Vice Captain?)GPG join date: (If you do not remember your exact join date, give an approximation. Were you here before the move or after?)Experience:Reason for wanting to be a Crew member: (Be detailed!)What do you think you can contribute to this guild as a Crew member? (Be detailed!)How often do you read/post in the GPG?How much time would be able to spend a day being a Crew member? (Give an approximation of how much time total you'd be able to monitor the GPG daily)Any other helpful info you feel we need to know about? (Be detailed!)~~~
Alright, there ya go. If anyone has any questions, please post them here. Post all applications here. Do not PM me or any other Crew concerning this. If you are chosen, we will contact you. There is no set time limit for submitting applications. I will make a statement when we are no longer accepting applicants. So let the applicants begin! Good luck!
