It's time to hire new moderators for the second term of 2011! First term mods have done a great job as well as the guildmasters who joined us the last 6 weeks or so. I look forward to working again with all of you in the future! 
Now, these positions will all have an application deadline of June 17, 2011 and will start their term on July 1, 2011. Expect to be notified the last week of June about the status of your application. All of these positions will be 6 month terms, and if you find that you're really enjoying your job, then you'll need to reapply each time the jobs become available. With all of these positions I do ask that you do your best to stay for the entire term for consistency, though I know that unexpected things happen. Each moderator is a staff member in the department of Moderators and will report to the Director which is me!
When it comes to writing applications for any of these positions, long ones are not necessary. It would be useful to us to add things that help us get a feel for how often you are online, your usual availability, as well as a brief bit on your experience in the Community and why you would like to serve as a forum moderator. If you are online at a regular day and time, please provide that information. Also, if you're wanting to apply for multiple forums, feel free to simply put "APPLICATION - DEPT OF MODERATORS - YOURNAME HERE" and just indicate which specific ones you're interested in in the body of the application.
Because we've changed our structure with the addition of the Discussion Halls, pay close attention to what each group of moderators will be in charge of! Most will be watching out for more than one forum. Also, there are some common requirements and duties for any moderator that I'll put here at the top, then if there is something specific we're looking for I'll add that to the section about a particular forum.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FORUM MODERATORS:
Duties
Here are more details on specific requirements for each forum and how to apply:
General Forum and Frivolous Fun
As a moderator for General, you will be responsible for keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc. While this forum does not usually require a lot of action from its moderators, it does require a bit more time as it is one of our more active forums. In addition, these moderators will keep an eye on the Frivolous Fun forum, which while busy tends to be very low key in terms of moderation.
I am looking for up to 3 moderators for this forum. If you would like to apply and meet the requirements, please send your application to moderators@tarvalon.net and keeper@tarvalon.net by June 17, 2011 with the subject line "APPLICATION - GENERAL MODERATOR - YOURNAMEHERE".
Current Events
As a moderator of Current Events, you need to employ tact and diplomacy in your dealings with other members, you need to remain fair and approach all moderator dealings with as little bias as possible, and you need to commit to at least 15 hours a week dealing with moderating Current Events. This is definitely our most time-consuming moderator position and will likely require working more closely with me than others.
Requirements
Discussion Halls
As a moderator in the Discussion Halls area, it is very important that you read all threads and check out all links that are posted (especially in the Entertainment forum). As with all the other forums, you'll also make sure that people aren't getting out of line, fighting, flaming and so on. I have split the forums in half, so please indicate in your application if you would like to moderate group:
(A) Entertainment, Home and Garden and Creative Endeavors
(B) Education and Employment, Health and Fitness and Sports Fanatics.
I'm looking for 2 moderators for these forums. If you are interested, please email moderators@tarvalon.net and keeper@tarvalon.net by June 17, 2011, with the subject; "APPLICATION - DISCUSSION HALLS (A) - YOURNAMEHERE" or "APPLICATION - DISCUSSION HALLS (B) - YOURNAMEHERE". It is a plus for this position if you are relatively active in the forums for your group.
Olde Warder and Hen
As a moderator for The Olde Warder and Hen, you will be responsible for keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc. While this forum doesn't usually require a lot of action from its moderators, it does require a bit more time to read as it is a relatively active forum.
I'm looking for 2 moderators for this forum. If you are interested, please email moderators@tarvalon.net and keeper@tarvalon.net by June 17, 2011, with the subject line "APPLICATION - OLDE WARDER AND HEN MODERATOR - YOURNAMEHERE".
Book Forums
As a moderator for the book discussion forums, you will be responsible for keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc. While this forum does not usually require a lot of action from its moderators, it does require a bit of time as conversations can get indepth. Also, if you haven't read Towers of Midnight yet please think about whether you truly want this position as it does require reading through all of the threads in the Book 13 forum and will have spoilers. In addition please note that unlike previous terms these positions will be watching over *all* of the book discussion forums including non-WoT literature.
I am looking for 2 moderators for these forums. If you would like to apply and meet the requirements, please send your application to moderators@tarvalon.net, library@tarvalon.net and keeper@tarvalon.net by June 17, 2011 with the subject line "APPLICATION - BOOK FORUM MODERATOR - YOURNAMEHERE".
If you have any questions, let me know! Thanks and good luck to all who apply!
Now, these positions will all have an application deadline of June 17, 2011 and will start their term on July 1, 2011. Expect to be notified the last week of June about the status of your application. All of these positions will be 6 month terms, and if you find that you're really enjoying your job, then you'll need to reapply each time the jobs become available. With all of these positions I do ask that you do your best to stay for the entire term for consistency, though I know that unexpected things happen. Each moderator is a staff member in the department of Moderators and will report to the Director which is me!
When it comes to writing applications for any of these positions, long ones are not necessary. It would be useful to us to add things that help us get a feel for how often you are online, your usual availability, as well as a brief bit on your experience in the Community and why you would like to serve as a forum moderator. If you are online at a regular day and time, please provide that information. Also, if you're wanting to apply for multiple forums, feel free to simply put "APPLICATION - DEPT OF MODERATORS - YOURNAME HERE" and just indicate which specific ones you're interested in in the body of the application.
Because we've changed our structure with the addition of the Discussion Halls, pay close attention to what each group of moderators will be in charge of! Most will be watching out for more than one forum. Also, there are some common requirements and duties for any moderator that I'll put here at the top, then if there is something specific we're looking for I'll add that to the section about a particular forum.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FORUM MODERATORS:
- Must have the time to actively read the threads, [/*:m:23s8dyh0]
- May be any rank, so long as you've been a member of the community for at least 3 months, and [/*:m:23s8dyh0]
- Have knowledge of or a willingness to learn phpbb moderation actions.[/*:m:23s8dyh0]
Duties
- Reading all the threads and keeping an eye on them, [/*:m:23s8dyh0]
- Archiving threads as necessary, [/*:m:23s8dyh0]
- Pruning the forums as necessary, and [/*:m:23s8dyh0]
- Alerting the Director should an issue arise, and working with the Director (and whoever else in the Administration needs to get involved, usually the Keeper or Director of Membership) to resolve any issues.[/*:m:23s8dyh0]
Here are more details on specific requirements for each forum and how to apply:
General Forum and Frivolous Fun
As a moderator for General, you will be responsible for keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc. While this forum does not usually require a lot of action from its moderators, it does require a bit more time as it is one of our more active forums. In addition, these moderators will keep an eye on the Frivolous Fun forum, which while busy tends to be very low key in terms of moderation.
I am looking for up to 3 moderators for this forum. If you would like to apply and meet the requirements, please send your application to moderators@tarvalon.net and keeper@tarvalon.net by June 17, 2011 with the subject line "APPLICATION - GENERAL MODERATOR - YOURNAMEHERE".
Current Events
As a moderator of Current Events, you need to employ tact and diplomacy in your dealings with other members, you need to remain fair and approach all moderator dealings with as little bias as possible, and you need to commit to at least 15 hours a week dealing with moderating Current Events. This is definitely our most time-consuming moderator position and will likely require working more closely with me than others.
Requirements
- Membership in the CE usergroup is mandatory for this particular position.[/*:m:23s8dyh0]
Discussion Halls
As a moderator in the Discussion Halls area, it is very important that you read all threads and check out all links that are posted (especially in the Entertainment forum). As with all the other forums, you'll also make sure that people aren't getting out of line, fighting, flaming and so on. I have split the forums in half, so please indicate in your application if you would like to moderate group:
(A) Entertainment, Home and Garden and Creative Endeavors
(B) Education and Employment, Health and Fitness and Sports Fanatics.
I'm looking for 2 moderators for these forums. If you are interested, please email moderators@tarvalon.net and keeper@tarvalon.net by June 17, 2011, with the subject; "APPLICATION - DISCUSSION HALLS (A) - YOURNAMEHERE" or "APPLICATION - DISCUSSION HALLS (B) - YOURNAMEHERE". It is a plus for this position if you are relatively active in the forums for your group.
Olde Warder and Hen
As a moderator for The Olde Warder and Hen, you will be responsible for keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc. While this forum doesn't usually require a lot of action from its moderators, it does require a bit more time to read as it is a relatively active forum.
I'm looking for 2 moderators for this forum. If you are interested, please email moderators@tarvalon.net and keeper@tarvalon.net by June 17, 2011, with the subject line "APPLICATION - OLDE WARDER AND HEN MODERATOR - YOURNAMEHERE".
Book Forums
As a moderator for the book discussion forums, you will be responsible for keeping an eye on the threads and making sure that people aren't getting out of line/fighting/flaming, etc. While this forum does not usually require a lot of action from its moderators, it does require a bit of time as conversations can get indepth. Also, if you haven't read Towers of Midnight yet please think about whether you truly want this position as it does require reading through all of the threads in the Book 13 forum and will have spoilers. In addition please note that unlike previous terms these positions will be watching over *all* of the book discussion forums including non-WoT literature.
I am looking for 2 moderators for these forums. If you would like to apply and meet the requirements, please send your application to moderators@tarvalon.net, library@tarvalon.net and keeper@tarvalon.net by June 17, 2011 with the subject line "APPLICATION - BOOK FORUM MODERATOR - YOURNAMEHERE".
If you have any questions, let me know! Thanks and good luck to all who apply!
I figure the more you apply for the better chance you have.
I want to stay moderating Creative Endeavors..and I would like to moderate more next term...but I won't be off LoA till July 11th....ought I to apply or just wait till the next term?