United States Nationals Weekend - Minneapolis, MN - Stage Staff Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Stage Staff role at United States Nationals Weekend. Below, you will find all the information you’ll need to apply. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at judge@starcitygames.com. We look forward to working with you!

SCG JUDGE DISCORD

We will be utilizing the SCG Judge Discord for event information and updates as well providing more direct access to our staff before, during, and after events.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete all questions to the best of your ability. Note that Stage Staff are eligible for, but not guaranteed, travel sponsorship.

The application window for this event will close at 11:59 PM Pacific time on Monday, February 19th, 2024.

EVENT INFORMATION and AVAILABLE POSITIONS

United States Nationals Weekend will take place on June 12-14, 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Stage Staff - $250 and two boxes of current set per Day

Applicants selected for Stage Staff at United States Nationals Weekend will work with Star City Games staff to manage player entry and scorekeeping. Stage Staff work approximately 12-hour shifts.

Approximate shift times:

• Friday – 7:45 am – approximately 8:00 pm
• Saturday – 7:45 am – approximately 8:00 pm
• Sunday – 7:45 am – approximately 6:00 pm

Stage Staff will receive $250 for each shift. To apply to be  Stage Staff at United States Nationals Weekend you should have be confident taking registration quickly and/or using Flesh and Blood scorekeeping software.

If you anticipate being unable to arrive on time or are requesting special accommodation for the beginning or end of your shifts, please contact us at judge@starcitygames.com.

EXPECTATIONS

Judges at Star City Games events are expected to positively contribute to the atmosphere of the event. They should behave in a professional manner at all times and constructively engage with players and other staff to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all attendees. Judges are expected to arrive on time and in appropriate attire to begin judging at the start of their assigned shifts.

Judges are expected to prepare for each event by reviewing the Tournament Rules and Policy, Comprehensive Rules, and Penalty Guidelines. These documents can be found at the Flesh and Blood Rules and Policy Center.

UNIFORM

Stage Staff at United States Nationals Weekend will be provided with blue Staff Shirt. For the rest of your uniform, please arrive with black pants and black, comfortable shoes. We ask that you tuck in your Staff Shirt and that you do not wear a hat while on shift.

During breaks, or any other time that a judge is off duty, we suggest that you remove or cover your Staff Shirt to indicate you are not available.

If you have concerns, or religious reasons that our dress code is an issue for you, please reach out so we can discuss accommodations.

CONTRACT AND TAX INFORMATION

Judges are independent contractors and will be required to sign an event contract for their work at SCG CON events. Compensation for judges that are residents of the United States will be provided in the form of a check at the conclusion of your final shift of the weekend or mailed to your address following the event. International judges may elect to receive their compensation in the form of a PayPal payment after the event instead. All Judges are required to submit a valid US tax form (W-9 or W-8 BEN) to Star City Games, in order to receive compensation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Stage Staff wishing to apply for this event after the application window has closed should email judge@starcitygames.com. Please note that late applications will be considered at a lower priority than those received during the official application window.

Stage Staff Applications for Pro Tour Los Angeles Weekend will close at 11:59 PM (Pacific) on Monday, February 19th, 2024.

Offers for Stage Staff positions at Pro Tour Los Angeles Weekend will be sent on or before Friday, February 23rd, 2024.

Information on United States Nationals Weekend will be posted at fabnationals.us

Note: As you are not on staff for this event, some users may be hidden from the staff list, in accordance with their privacy settings. You can always see the full staff list if you are either part of the staff yourself, or otherwise, after the event is over.