Camp Counselor
Note: The Camp Counselor role is part of the GMG Summer Fellowship program. Please be sure to read about the Fellowship program before applying.
The Camp Counselor will mentor students in game development, design, creative tools, and programming. You will be assigned 4-5 excited campers and will work with them for the 3 week duration of camp.
As a Counselor, you will interact with your team on a daily basis, oversee their hard work, and answer all of their curious questions. You understand how to take a game from concept to design, to creation, and are super excited to show others how to do it, too!
You are there to guide them through milestones, keeping scope manageable while maintaining excitement for the project. Easy peasy, right? ;)
details:
Remote training with GMG in June 2024
Camp Dates: July 8-26, 2024 (M-F only)
Locations:
Remote: US Eastern (EST) and Pacific (PST) time zones
In-Person: San Francisco Bay Area, Bellevue/Redmond, Raleigh and Rochester
Note: Fellows must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination in order to participate in person.
Camper age groups:
GMG Jr: ages 8-12
GMG Teen: ages 13-18
Stipend: $2,000
Qualifications
Excited about teaching & mentoring kids
Have or pursuing a Computer Science, Game Development/Design, or Education degree or equivalent
Experience in C#, C++, Java, block coding, game programming, or other programming languages
Love of technology / video games!
Have the technical setup for working at GMG
Responsibilities
Lead a group of 4-5 students through game development process from start to finish
Teach intro to game programming, design, art & more. Note: all curriculum is provided by GMG
Guide students through bugs & technical challenges
Lead team discussions
Plan and set milestones for your student’s projects - you're the producer!
Be a role model, create a positive & welcoming learning environment!
Work closely with GMG HQ
Reminder: The Camp Counselor role is part of the GMG Summer Fellowship program. Please be sure to read about the Fellowship program before applying.
Camp Coordinator
Note: Limited positions are available for the Camp Coordinator role. The Camp Coordinator role is part of the GMG Summer Fellowship program. Please be sure to read about the Fellowship program before applying.
details:
Remote training with GMG in June 2024
Camp Dates: July 8-26, 2024 (M-F only)
Locations:
Remote: US Eastern (EST) and Pacific (PST) time zones
In-Person: San Francisco Bay Area, Bellevue/Redmond, Raleigh and Rochester
Note: Fellows must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination in order to participate in person.
Camper age groups:
GMG Jr: ages 8-12
GMG Teen: ages 13-18
Stipend: $2,000
The Camp Coordinator is in charge of running and managing the Girls Make Games camp - from leading staff, to coordinating logistics with the venue, organizing field trips + special days and interacting with parents.
As a Coordinator, you will be responsible for creating an excellent camp experience. This includes maintaining a high standard for daily activities, observing and reacting to student and counselor feedback, and providing timely updates to GMG leadership.
In addition to your daily duties, you will also be executing the camp menu (hungry campers make grumpy campers!), and attending to the occasional camp emergencies (think first aid).
Qualifications
Prior experience in management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with operations and managing logistics
Solid organizational skills
A love of play and of people!
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage a camp
Communicate with parents
Work closely with GMG HQ and venue staff
Ensure excellent classroom environment
Organize camp lunches
Oversee classroom safety
Tech Lead
Note: Limited positions are available for the Tech Lead role. The Tech Lead role is part of the GMG Summer Fellowship program. Please be sure to read about the Fellowship program before applying.
The Tech Lead helps camp run smoothly by providing live technical support to all staff (e.g. Camp Counselors) across the country. As a Tech Lead, you enjoy diving deep into new technologies, have great communication, and are eager to help others. You’ll work closely with GMG HQ to ensure curriculum is delivered as smoothly as possible.
Role details
Remote training with GMG in June 2024
Camp Dates: July 8-26, 2024 (M-F only)
Remote: US Eastern (EST) and Pacific (PST) time zones
Stipend: $2,000
Qualifications
Eagerness to help others
Strong problem solving skills
Have or pursuing a Computer Science degree or equivalent
Experience in C#, C++, Java, block coding, game programming, or other programming languages
Experience building games in engines such as Construct 3, Unity, Stencyl or equivalent.
Love of technology / video games!
Have the technical setup for working at GMG
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot technical issues communicated via Slack and Zoom
Respond to issues that arise quickly and effectively
Provide solutions that are easy to understand and implement
GMG’s resident expert of technologies used at camp (e.g. Construct 3, Zoom, Piskel, etc)
Familiarity with camp curriculum, technical and non-technical
Work closely with GMG HQ to provide the best staff support experience
Reminder: Limited positions are available for the Tech Lead role. The Tech Lead role is part of the GMG Summer Fellowship program. Please be sure to read about the Fellowship program before applying.
Technical Setup for working at GMG
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Strong internet connection
Computer mouse
Webcam and microphone
One of the supported browsers:
Google Chrome 67+, Firefox 102+, Safari 14.1+, Microsoft Edge 79+
One of the supported operating systems:
Windows 10, 11 or newer
Mac: High Sierra 10.13+ (Intel editor) Big Sur 11.0 (Apple silicon Editor)