In an effort to grow the site and smash community at large we are proud to announce a couple new volunteer positions within the site. Details follows
The Ambassador Program:
Goal- To support and grow regional and national smash and smashboards communities.
3 Components
1. An ambassador would work towards helping publicize some of their premier regional events by sending out press releases to local media. And then communicating, corresponding, and coordinating with those individuals, setting them up with interviews and so on. You would help to get exposure to these events.
2. An ambassador would reach out to local and regional business trying to drum up support in the form of giveaways, prizes, gift cards, and full on sponsorships for their regional events as well as try to maintain relationships with these business and provide value back.
3. An ambassador would work with local and regional conventions trying to pitch the idea of us running a tournament for them on the whole premise that people at large love smash and its accessibility, that we run great tournaments, and can offer exposure via a robust online community. Its something that really can add value to their events and drive people to our community. Its very much a win win. And its something Mic and myself have already had success in presenting.
Being an Ambassador:
-Access to an Ambassador only forum
-Smashboards email account (so you look all special and official when corresponding)
-Custom Usergroup (im thinking white for the color)
-Moderation on your regional forum (You really are these guys best friends and you work so closely with your regional community, so while not required if you would rather not be, you should have the ability to come on as a moderator if you choose there)
-Pre-drafted letters that do a great job presenting what and why for each of the 3 (i have first drafts of 2 already done) to establish initial contact.
-Input into what tournaments receive stickies
-And hopefully access to some minor funding should it go to a great effort
What is expected:
I absolutely want dedicated, active, and responsible people. If we set meetings you show, if there is a great tournament in your region you do everything in your power to get media and local sponsors there. Much of this position is about people skills and pounding the pavement. The great thing is as time goes you will have established relationships and instead of cold contacting them you are reaching out as someone who has brought value to what they do in the past. And thats one of those things the really continues to build upon itself. But from the get go you need to be great with people and active.
Application Process:
Ive done more thorough applications in the past. But this is simple. Tell me why you want the position, your background within the community, and why you would be great for it via pm.
Programmers needed
We are looking for a couple talented and dedicated programmers to help take what we have as a site and continue to improve upon it going forward. Comprehensive knowledge of PHP is required and either an understanding of, or willingness to learn, VBulletin.
If you are interested please send me a short pm with your work experience, any examples of programming you have done you might have, and your email. Someone responsible and committed to contributing on a weekly basis only please.
The Ambassador Program:
Goal- To support and grow regional and national smash and smashboards communities.
3 Components
1. An ambassador would work towards helping publicize some of their premier regional events by sending out press releases to local media. And then communicating, corresponding, and coordinating with those individuals, setting them up with interviews and so on. You would help to get exposure to these events.
2. An ambassador would reach out to local and regional business trying to drum up support in the form of giveaways, prizes, gift cards, and full on sponsorships for their regional events as well as try to maintain relationships with these business and provide value back.
3. An ambassador would work with local and regional conventions trying to pitch the idea of us running a tournament for them on the whole premise that people at large love smash and its accessibility, that we run great tournaments, and can offer exposure via a robust online community. Its something that really can add value to their events and drive people to our community. Its very much a win win. And its something Mic and myself have already had success in presenting.
Being an Ambassador:
-Access to an Ambassador only forum
-Smashboards email account (so you look all special and official when corresponding)
-Custom Usergroup (im thinking white for the color)
-Moderation on your regional forum (You really are these guys best friends and you work so closely with your regional community, so while not required if you would rather not be, you should have the ability to come on as a moderator if you choose there)
-Pre-drafted letters that do a great job presenting what and why for each of the 3 (i have first drafts of 2 already done) to establish initial contact.
-Input into what tournaments receive stickies
-And hopefully access to some minor funding should it go to a great effort
What is expected:
I absolutely want dedicated, active, and responsible people. If we set meetings you show, if there is a great tournament in your region you do everything in your power to get media and local sponsors there. Much of this position is about people skills and pounding the pavement. The great thing is as time goes you will have established relationships and instead of cold contacting them you are reaching out as someone who has brought value to what they do in the past. And thats one of those things the really continues to build upon itself. But from the get go you need to be great with people and active.
Application Process:
Ive done more thorough applications in the past. But this is simple. Tell me why you want the position, your background within the community, and why you would be great for it via pm.
Programmers needed
We are looking for a couple talented and dedicated programmers to help take what we have as a site and continue to improve upon it going forward. Comprehensive knowledge of PHP is required and either an understanding of, or willingness to learn, VBulletin.
If you are interested please send me a short pm with your work experience, any examples of programming you have done you might have, and your email. Someone responsible and committed to contributing on a weekly basis only please.