Site Staff and Helper Applications

Site Staff and Helper Applications

In lieu of our periodically recurring staff applications, this thread will stand open year-round as a list of which positions around the site are in need of filling, granting our team managers more leeway to recruit more help as the need arises. In addition, this thread will document openings for Site Helper positions.

Unlike a Moderator, who is a full-time member of the Staff team, Site Helpers are brought on to assist in a more limited capacity. What exactly it is a Helper does varies from section to section, and the role can exist with respect to a specific project (like a remoderation or a contest) - be sure to read and understand the details regarding the position you are applying for!

Do be aware that Site Helpers do not receive a custom name colour. However, their usernames are marked with a special icon () to distinguish them in the online users list; they are given a Helper power title, as well.

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How to Apply
The section below lists all the positions that could potentially be hiring. Special projects in need of help such as remoderations and contests are added and removed as needed. You may submit an application for any position tagged as being OPEN!. A Staff member will post in this thread each time a position is opened, closed, added, or removed.

Send your application via PM to one of the relevant Staff Team Managers. Once your application has been received, it will be discussed amongst the team, and you will be contacted once a decision has been made. Your application will be kept on file even if you are not hired, and we may choose to reach out in the future should a position open up later on. You are permitted to apply for more than one position. Should you have any questions, you are free to ask them in this thread, or contact the relevant section manager directly.

In your application, please specify which position you are applying for in the PM subject. Regardless of the specific role, your application should be built around the following:

• Your history with the site
• Your relation to the position you are applying for
• Why you feel qualified for the position, and what experience you have in this field

Other important information to include is:

• Your age
• What language(s) you speak
• How active you are on SMW Central
• How much time (on average) you would have to attend to your duties

Failure to address any of the above points may result in your application not being considered. We encourage you to elaborate on your skills! Each position that is currently hiring as listed in the section below contains additional information, about the position itself as well as specific information to submit on your application. Make sure you consider this information to guarantee that your application is complete.

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Staff and Helper Positions

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Forums

Forum Moderator - CLOSED

Forum Helper - CLOSED!

Forum Helper Application Info: Show/Hide

Job Description

As a Forum Helper, your job is to browse and keep on top of specific forums on SMW Central, keeping an eye out for instances where moderator intervention is necessary and acting upon this with the assistance of the main Forum Moderators team. The role includes:
- Reporting issues to the Forum Moderators team where intervention such as warnings and bans may be necessary.
- Closing/Moving/Trashing threads where required.
- Reporting post layouts and other user profile elements where they are not in compliance with the site rules.

In your application, you should make it clear which forum(s) you wish to help moderate, as these are the forums you will be given basic moderation powers in if your application is successful. You are not required to moderate forums outside of your moderation areas. However, if you do spot issues there you're encouraged to report them to someone who does moderate that forum. You are also welcome to take part in discussions relating to forum moderator operations.


What We're Looking For

- You must have a good knowledge and understanding of the forum and site rules. You will be enforcing them, so knowing and following the rules is essential.
- You must have regular availability. We're not expecting you to be able to devote 10 hours/day to SMW Central or anything extreme, but you must be around often enough to efficiently fulfill your helper role.
- You must be able to join the SMW Central Discord server. Many of our conversations take place in our Discord server, so being able to take part in them is imperative. Much like the last point, you do not have to be available all day long, but you must be able to respond to pings where necessary.
- You must be fluent in English. The site's primary language is English, so being able to speak it is essential to take part in not only staff/helper discussions, but to step in where instances require moderator intervention in the site forums too. English does not have to be your first language and your language abilities do not have to be perfect, but we should be able to hold a regular conversation with little difficulty.


Your Application

Your application should explain:
- Your age
- What language(s) you are able to speak
- What forums you would like to moderate
- What days specifically you may struggle being active, or days you are more active than others
- Why you feel you are qualified for the position
- How you feel you can positively benefit SMW Central as a forum helper
- Why you want to be a forum helper, and why the position appeals to you

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Discord Server

Discord Moderator - OPEN!

Discord Moderator Application Info: Show/Hide

*Please note that this is for a full staff position, and not a helper one.
Job Description: Show/Hide

Summary
As a Discord Moderator, you are simply striving to make sure everyone is following the rules and remaining respectful. You have to keep an eye out, across the whole server, for rulebreaks, including everything from discriminatory remarks, to NSFW content, to ROM uploads.

Neutrality
As a Discord moderator, you are expected to remain calm and neutral in all situations, even if a user frustrates you. Your position of authority should not be used to stir the pot. If you have personal bias against a user, it's alright to pass the baton onto another mod. Sloppy moderation and drama instigation will not be tolerated. If you feel that your emotions often get the best of you, then this is not the job for you.

Frequency of Activity
As a Discord Moderator, you are expected to actively participate in moderator-related discussions as much as you can. These discussions happen both within the Discord and on the forums. Beyond simply deleting messages, there is some janitorial work in keeping things logged, and participating in proposed feature/reorganization updates. As for the most hands-on part, ideally, we strive to have at least two or three moderators online at a time, so that if an issue is brought up behind the scenes, more than one person is there to give their opinion. This way, not only can we quickly take action if necessary, but we can also make sure that what we have a consensus that it's the right thing to do. This isn't to say you should lose sleep and be online 24/7. We are a team, after all! Just keep an eye on the server to make sure things are running smoothly whenever you're available. Unlike the other types of moderation on the site, moderating itself is less taxing, at the cost of requiring much higher involvement.

You should also be able to call out users on problematic behaviour, when necessary, and in doing so, be as stern as it calls for in your point of view, though without being unnecessarily rude. For example, a channel redirect shouldn't have the same tone as somebody repeatedly posting slurs.

Teamwork
Being a Discord moderator is not a one-person job. Above all, we work together as a team to make sure that the rules are enforced properly and fairly. To ensure neutrality, you are expected to always consult with your fellow mods before taking any serious action.

The Application Itself: Show/Hide

There are two required sections to fill out for your application, some of which overlap with the general requirements outlined above. Be honest and speak from the heart!
If your application is accepted, you'll be hired as a mod under a short trial period, in order to familiarize yourself with the aspects of moderation.
Contact bebn legg (@bebn legg#0086), either via site PM or Discord DM, if you have any questions. Don't be shy!

Section 1: General Information
*Username:

*Discord Tag: (example: @bebn legg#0086)

*SMW Central Site Profile Link:

*How old are you?

*What language(s) do you speak?

*What times of the day are you most available?

*Do you have issues being active on certain / most days? Why?

*In what ways does this position appeal to you?

Section 2: Explanation (Please answer in at least 2-3 sentences or more)
Tell us about yourself, your history with the site, and so on! Below is a list of reference questions to help guide your answer and to frame what we want to hear from you. Don’t feel obliged to explicitly divide your answers between these questions, use them as a starting point and consider them when writing your full response; we all have different thought processes, so write what naturally comes to you when thinking about these points. You’re also not obligated to answer every single question. As well, feel free to go beyond the scope of these questions and include anything else that may feel relevant.
Use as many words as you need to say what you need to say. Answers are not automatically better because they're longer, but make sure you are not omitting any information you want to get across either.


Reference Questions: Show/Hide

*Why do you feel that you are certified for this position? Do you believe that you would be to able to help out with moderation?
*What things do you do that make you consider yourself a positive individual? What quirks do you have that you feel you need to work on to better yourself?
*Do you have any particular goals you'd like to achieve if you were to be promoted to a moderator?
*Do you feel that you are qualified to help run the server and put friendships aside when enforcing rules? What are you looking for in return if you were promoted to a Moderator?
*How long have you been a member of SMWC? What is your history with the site? Are there any sections on the site that you are most interested in?
*Do you have prior experience being a staff member in another place? If so, what was the experience like, and how did you handle different situations as an official? Were you given this position due to having a good relationship with the person in charge, or was it an application process similar to this?
*Do you have any extra things that you may want to add that were not covered in this form?

Please understand that your activity in the server up to this point may be taken into account during the application review process.

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Public Relations

Twitter Helper - CLOSED

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SMW Hacks Sections

SMW Hack Moderator - CLOSED

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SMW Graphics Section

SMW Graphics Moderator - CLOSED

SMW Graphics Helper - CLOSED

SMW Graphics Helper Application Info: Show/Hide

Hey everyone, we're looking for some more help in the graphics section since the team has gotten a little thin recently. With us prepping for a remoderation soon:tm: we're looking for someone with quite a bit of availability to help keep the queue clear and to help out with the actual remoderation when the time comes. We're open for a helper right now, but promotion to full graphics moderator is possible.

SMW Graphics moderators and helpers are expected to:

1) Have an understanding of pixel art and graphics, especially within SNES and SMW Hacking limitations, pinpoint general and specific flaws and mistakes, as well as be able to suggest improvements.

2) Know their way around the technicalities involved in custom graphics for SMW Hacking (Lunar Magic navigation, map16 editing, palmasking, etc.)

3) Understand usability and the optimization thereof with regards to graphics (Organizing map16, splitting graphics files effectively, reducing palette consumption, etc.)

3) Write constructive, informative, and educational removal logs

4) Dedicate some time, albeit not massive, towards a serious and not so exciting task

5) Be mature, understand voluntary teamwork, and know when matters should be brought to discussion with the rest of the staff team first

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SMW Music Sections

SMW Music Moderator - OPEN!

SMW Music Helper - OPEN!

SMW Music application info: Show/Hide

Hey! Do you like custom music for SMW? Do you want to contribute in some way to the largest single section on the site? Or maybe you're sick of seeing the high queue? Well, we're opening applications for SMW Music Moderators and Helpers to help satiate all of those desires. We're opening for both based on the availability of the applicants; if you have free time and can consistently contribute, try your hand at being a moderator, and if you don't have much time but want to contribute in some meaningful way every now and again, opt for helper.

Music moderation is a simple task, and we're willing to help you out through everything you need to know. Additionally, each function you'll have will be thoroughly explained to you both in a guidelines post as well as by your fellow team members. A music moderator is expected to:

1) Have a solid understanding of custom music, their limitations, good practices for MML syntax and an ear for mixing and inaccuracies as they come.

2) Be able to communicate with submitters to provide feedback when necessary.

3) Write informative and explanatory rejection logs, and having sound judgment on when to reject music.

4) Be mature, understand the rules and guidelines that come with the position, and be able to communicate with other mods during times of uncertainty.

5) Be on Discord, as that's our primary method of communication.

If this is something you can do, send  Slash Man a PM talking about yourself, your experience with SMW Music and why you'll be a good pick to be a moderator or helper. Additionally, supply one name that you think is pretty. Thank you for reading this, and we hope to hear from you soon!

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SMW ASM Sections

SMW ASM Moderator - OPEN!
SMW ASM Helper - OPEN!

SMW ASM Moderator & SMW General ASM Helper Application Info: Show/Hide

The primary job of an ASM Moderator or general ASM Helper is to verify the quality and functionality of a patch, sprite, block, Tweak, or UberASM code before accepting it into the sections. In addition, ASM Moderators/Helpers review the accuracy and relevance of entries to be accepted into the Memory Maps.

In practice, a Moderator and a Helper both carry out the same tasks. The primary difference between the two is time demand - a helper is only expected to take care resources here and there, whereas a full Moderator is expected to be more consistently engaged. Please specify whether you are applying to be a Moderator or Helper, but do bear in mind we're more than willing to work with you as you feel out the role - the potential is there to promote from Helper to Moderator should you find the workload manageable, and vice-versa if it's too much.

One seeking to become an ASM Moderator/Helper needs to:

• Possess a suitable grasp of ASM coding basics
• Know how to apply patches with Asar
• Know how to add sprites, blocks and UberASM with PIXI, GPS and UberASM Tool, respectively
• Be able to demonstrate appropriate thoroughness in testing a resource
• Be available with relative consistency, particularly for full Moderators

One seeking to become an ASM Moderator/Helper does not need to:

• Possess in-depth, high-level knowledge of ASM or SNES functions
• Know how to code in any language other than ASM
• Have experience with debugging tools
• Be 100% comfortable with every aspect of sprites, blocks, patches, and UberASM at once
• Be available 24/7 without exception

You don't need to be a coding master in order to apply - far from it! Learning on the job is expected, and is considered part-and-parcel of the moderation experience. Though the bulk of moderating an individual resource tends to be a solitary effort, teamwork and communication are still a big part of the job - Discord access is very highly recommended, but can be discussed if it presents an issue.

In applying for the position of ASM Moderator or Helper, you are encouraged (but not required) to address the following questions:

• How old are you?
• Do you speak any languages other than English?
• Why do you want to become an ASM Moderator?
• What would you describe as your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to ASM?
• Have you created any resources, submitted or otherwise?

By all means share anything else you think we should know!

If you're on the fence about applying, the recommendation is to go for it anyway. Worst case scenario you're passed over, and even then your name will be kept in mind for hires down the road.

SMW Patch Remoderation Helper - OPEN!

SMW Patch Remoderation Helper Application Info: Show/Hide

The Patch Remoderation Helper position has a narrower focus and a more relaxed time demand, and may be a good way to get a taste of the moderation process. A Remoderation Helper needs to:

• Possess a suitable grasp of ASM coding basics
• Know how to apply patches with Asar
• Know how to convert manual freespace to automatic
• Possess a rudimentary understanding of SA-1 and SA-1 hybridized patches
• Be able to demonstrate appropriate thoroughness in testing a resource

A Helper is granted a line of communication with the ASM Team on Discord and the forums, so you wouldn't be out there all on your own. Simply check in once in a while, and update a few patches here and there.

In applying for the position of Patch Remoderation Helper, you are encouraged (but not required) to address the following questions:

• How old are you?
• Do you speak any languages other than English?
• Why do you want to become a Patch Remoderation Helper?
• What would you describe as your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to ASM?
• Have you created any resources, submitted or otherwise?

Please specify that you are applying for the Patch Remoderation Helper position in your application.

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YI Sections

YI Hack Moderator - CLOSED
YI Music Moderator - CLOSED
YI ASM Moderator - CLOSED

YI Hack Helper - CLOSED
YI Music Helper - CLOSED
YI ASM Helper - CLOSED

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Other

Tool Moderator - CLOSED
Document Moderator - CLOSED

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Applications for the SMW ASM Moderator and SMW ASM Helper positions are now CLOSED.

Applications for the SMW Patch Remoderation Helper position remain OPEN!.

We've opened up a brand-new PR Helper position of Twitter Helper.

More info can be found in the OP of this thread. Feel free to get in touch with me or ask here if you have any questions.

There's currently no "fixed" deadline to apply. However, ideally I'd aim to have the position filled by the end of this month at the latest.

I think I am somewhat interested, but if it is a helper position, I assume it is not paid.

No one on the staff team is paid. These are not paid positions, everyone who helps with the site is a volunteer, from helper to admin, and we work in our spare time.

So no, it is not paid.

None of the staff positions are paid at all, from helper to admin. We're not a business lol.

SMW Central staff and helpers are all volunteers because we love the community and want to give something back. So...

I got a good laugh out of that. Thank you both.

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Applications for Twitter Helper are now CLOSED - and we will be in touch with applicants and announce who was successful in due course.

Yo! Do you like SMW music? Do you like applications? Well, have I got good news for you: SMW Music Moderator and Helper positions are now open!

You can find more info in the OP of this thread. If you have any questions relating to the application or what the position entails before you apply, feel free to get in contact with  Slash Man or I.

These apps will be open for a while, until enough suitable hires are made, so feel free to send them in whenever you're ready. We'll be more than willing to help you out and learn the ropes, so don't be too shy to apply!

Applications for the SMW ASM Moderator and SMW ASM Helper positions are now OPEN!.

See the first post for details on how to apply. Feel free to contact JamesD28 or myself with any questions.

Applications for SMW Graphics Helper are now CLOSED

I'll be honest, I forgot to close them after hiring from the last round, but I currently feel the team is working at a pretty good pace for the remoderation. I may open them again in the near future if I feel we need some more help.

I would have liked to enter moderators of graphics of smw, I hope that someday it will be open again and if I know that I get into this thread VERY later

Forum Helper applications are currently closed. Apologies - these should have been closed a while ago but it slipped my mind.

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