Job Summary

The Department of Recreational Services is seeking students for an Esports Assistant. The Esports Assistant role is designed for students to help in a variety of areas, dependent on program needs and areas of expertise of applicants. Shifts may take place during days, evenings and/or weekends, based on programming times, primarily during the fall and winter semesters. Current Opening includes:

• Broadcasting and Streaming Assistant
  • Working with the Broadcast & Streaming Supervisor to handle the broadcasting and streaming aspects of the esports program. This includes but is not limited to: operating broadcasting software, managing streaming platforms, setting up cameras and microphones, and producing live broadcasts or recording gameplay for later use.
  • Editing videos to upload to Youtube and other platforms on social media. Training will be provided on all software/programs used. 

Required Qualifications*

• Enrolled student at UM-Flint
• Available to work evenings and weekends, (matches/streams occur at 7/8pm to at most 11pm)
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Strong verbal or written communication skills

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with organized esports competitions and titles offered (League of Legends, CS:GO, Rocket League, Valorant, etc.)

Modes of Work

Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Student job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.