Libre Galaxy Contributor Hub

Why join the Libre Galaxy team?

Become a changemaker at Libre Galaxy. You’ll play a critical role in crafting our community to be welcoming and beneficial and amplifying our ideas about ethical technology while enjoying a fulfilling and collaborative experience. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:


  1. Skill Development: Volunteering with us offers valuable learning experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in areas such as server management, plugin development, educational writing, and more. These skills can be invaluable for personal growth and future endeavors.

  2. Website Profile: As a contributor, you will receive a special profile on the Libre Galaxy website. This profile can be used to promote your links, projects, and showcase your efforts.

  3. Recognition: Your contributions, upon your approval, will be documented and shared on our social media channels and featured on your website profile. We believe in acknowledging your hard work and dedication.

  4. Connections: We are committed to supporting your professional growth. We can provide letters of recommendation and connect you with professionals within our space.

Limitations

  • We cannot offer monetary compensation for your contributions at this time. The community is driven by passion. However, we do value your time and effort and offer other meaningful rewards.
  • Many of the perks mentioned above are applicable to those who have made significant contributions over a substantial period.

How to Help

We’re pleased that you want to help! The following are roles we especially need help with. However, if you would like to help out in another way, please continue to the application form below and select “Another Role.”

General Roles

Community Manager

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for engaging with our community and leading discussions. The outcome will be increased community engagement and excitement.

Responsibilities

  • Have a deep understanding of Libre Galaxy’s offerings and goals
  • Lead community-as-service discussions with customers and partners
  • Support the development of community strategies across all social media and community channels
  • Define structure, rules and community relevant messaging that generates excitement and engagement from members, followers and users.
  • Take ownership of day-to-day community responsibilities for online members that use our offerings
  • Develop effective community messaging and campaigns.
  • Support growth strategies to amplify Libre Galaxy’s presence and relevance within the FOSS, Minecraft, and Discord ecosystem.
  • Prepare reports showing quantitative and qualitative results.

Hard Skills

  • Digital Marketing experience
  • Community Moderation techniques/tools

Soft Skills

  • Effective written and oral communication
  • Empathy + Good listener
  • Problem-solving
  • Hands-On
  • Analytical mind
  • Creativity
  • Passion for ethical technology

Discord Moderator

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for fostering a positive, welcoming, and constructive community atmosphere in our Discord. This will involve actively moderating discussions, enforcing community guidelines, and liaising between players and staff. The outcome will be a fun and safe environment for all community members.

Responsibilities

  • Actively monitor Discord channels for content or behavior that may break our Community Guidelines
  • Moderate discussions by removing content that breaks our Community Guidelines and taking appropriate action
  • Engage positively with community members by answering questions and participating in discussions
  • Identify and help resolve problems in the community
  • Provide helpful guidance to community members on acceptable conduct and content
  • Compile incident reports and feedback to improve moderation policies and procedures

Hard Skills

  • Experience moderating online discussions and communities
  • Familiarity with Discord moderation tools
  • Ability to remain objective and positive under pressure

Soft Skills

  • Effective written and oral communication and diplomacy
  • Aptitude for resolving conflicts and de-escalating arguments
  • Passion for fostering positive online communities
  • Patient, collaborative team player
  • Enjoys interacting with people from diverse backgrounds

Marketing Communications Manager

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for representing our brand as effectively as possible. This will include an acceleration of usage through successful marketing campaigns, and developing a strategy to execute all external communications. The outcome of these goals will lead to greater demand for our offerings.

Responsibilities

  • Have a deep understanding of Libre Galaxy’s offerings and goals
  • Help us clarify our message and reach people through compelling marketing content
  • Track data on effectiveness of campaigns

Hard Skills

  • Experience in Marketing or Communication
  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Experienced leader and collaborator

Soft Skills

  • Effective written and oral communication
  • Creativity
  • Passion for ethical technology

Writer

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for producing compelling written content that promotes ethical technology principles and practices. This will involve researching and articulating the importance of user rights, privacy, security, control, freedom, open source, and decentralization. The outcome will be an expansion of awareness and adoption of ethical tech.

Responsibilities

  • Research and analyze ethical technology topics, trends, and industry developments
  • Craft engaging articles, blog posts, and other materials that showcase ethical tech
  • Promote principles like privacy by design, transparency, and user autonomy
  • Demonstrate how open source, decentralized systems empower users
  • Educate readers on digital privacy, controlling data, and advocating for digital rights
  • Track impact and reach of published content

Hard Skills

  • Excellent writing and communication
  • Knowledge of ethical technology landscape
  • Experience conveying complex topics clearly

Soft Skills

  • Research
  • Passion for digital rights and empowering users
  • Creative problem-solver able to simplify complex topics
  • Collaborative style that incorporates diverse perspectives
  • Commitment to ethical principles and user-centric values

Libre Galaxy Games (Minecraft Server) Roles

Java Developer

The ideal candidate for this position will be working with us to develop primarily open source Minecraft plugins designed for our Minecraft servers. The outcome will be us achieveing our development goals faster.

Responsibilities

  • Help us develop open source plugins enjoyed by many players

Hard Skills

  • Experience with the Bukkit, Spigot, and Paper Minecraft APIs

Soft Skills

  • Effective written and oral communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Passion for ethical technology

Extra Information

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Minecraft Map Builder

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for designing and constructing immersive, engaging Minecraft builds and maps/worlds for our community to play on and explore. This role involves creativity, attention to detail, and technical skill with in-game building tools such as WorldEdit. The outcome will be exciting new environments for players to explore and enjoy.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and create unique, well-designed builds and worlds
  • Work collaboratively with other builders and developers to bring our visions to life
  • Prototype and iterate based on internal and community feedback

Hard Skills

  • WorldEdit
  • Strong grasp of level design, aesthetics, and gameplay mechanics
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively

Soft Skills

  • Creativity
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration
  • Passion for crafting memorable player experiences

Community Ambassador

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for ensuring all players feel welcome and receive help if they need it.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome new players and ensure they have a positive onboarding experience
  • Provide assistance and guidance to players who need help
  • Observe in-game interactions and report any concerning behavior to moderation team
    • Using a Discord channel
  • Organize and host community events to foster player engagement
    • Usually involving custom made planets
  • Gather feedback from the community and ensure it is documented
    • Using the feedback channel on Discord
  • Analyze and report on player behavior and community trends

Hard Skills

  • Proficiency in the mechanics and features of the server (ex. planets system)
  • Understanding of good community management practices
    • Priodic research on the topic is expected
  • Ability to perform conflict resolution techniques
  • Ability to identify concerning behavior
    • Concerning behavior is conduct outside of, or almost outside of, the expectations based on our Community Guidelines

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patience and empathy when dealing with players
  • Cultural sensitivity and awareness
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Enthusiasm for the game and its community

Friendly Feedback

If you’re experienced and see something we could be doing better, please don’t hesitate to reach out.


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