Archaeogaming Project Leader

SASA is looking for an Archaeogaming Project Leader!

Position Description:

This is a volunteer (unpaid) position. SASA is looking for a project lead to manage the Archaeogaming Learning Modules Project.

The leader will work closely with Tine Rasalle, SASA’s Archaeogaming Live Event specialist, to develop Archaeogaming learning modules for use in schools.

Archaeogaming features experts exploring video games that were inspired by the ancient world. SASA’s archaeogaming modules will comprise of complete lesson plans, videos, and materials for one school period that use video games with ancient-related content to explore themes and ideas of ancient history and society. The Project Leader will write guidelines for these modules and solicit scholars to make the videos and complementary educational materials on their area of expertise. They will then edit the materials and distribute them to a network of teachers.

All meetings take place via video call and all work is done remotely. Expected work hours are 10 per week. This might be expanded to other archaeogaming projects if interested. In addition, like other SASA Team Leaders, the Archaeogaming Team Leader will participate in monthly Team Leader Meetings and work in concert with other Teams and their Leaders as necessary.

This position is most well-suited to an Ancient Studies graduate student or Early Career Scholar interested in video games and ancient history “archaeogaming,” who wants to actively pursue public outreach, or to an educator or Education graduate student who has interests in the Ancient World. People with teaching/research experience who are currently not affiliated with a university are also welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in completing the project plans
• Manage the project through planning, development, production, and implementation
• Conduct outreach to K-12 teachers to build a network for implementation
• Conduct outreach to archaeogamers
• Act as a liaison between SASA, K-12 teachers, and archaeogaming scholars
• Oversee development of script guidelines, editing of scripts and lessons plans
• Oversee video-editing and video distribution
• Assess and incorporate feedback
• Attend team meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Management experience is a plus.
• Experience with Twitch, Restream, and video editing is a plus.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning 3/15/2021. We aim to have this position filled no later than the end of 5/1/2021.

About SASA

SASA is a non-profit organization, tax exempt under IRS code 501(c)(3). SASA's mission is to counter the downward trend in Ancient Studies fields in academia, by (1) uniting graduate students to (2) engage students by guiding the widespread American interest in ancient times toward Ancient Studies, to (3) facilitate ease of access to studying the ancient world, and to (4) support and reimagine scholarship as a lifelong pursuit for those who work as professionals in other areas after receiving their PhDs.

At this time, all positions with SASA are unpaid, including management, volunteers, and interns. Since work for SASA is all done remotely, we take a proactive approach to supporting our volunteers and interns. Our goal is that internships with SASA are mutually beneficial, such that volunteers help work on various SASA projects and gain experience in multiple areas, learn skills, gain knowledge, and build connections with numerous people in Ancient Studies and the nonprofit world. Interns work alongside volunteers with more experience and under the guidance of our Team Leaders and the Director. Our work atmosphere is exploratory and collaborative. We all enjoy the company of people who have varied backgrounds and interests of all ages, and who are passionate in their pursuits.