Blue Shirts
Blue Shirts play a vital role in bringing the Empire experience to students across our competitions. Donning the signature Empirion blue, these awesome young people are the “face” of Empire at our competitions, providing our students with energy and helping manage competition logistics.
This year, we are partnering with organizations to help coordinate online State and Regional mock trial competitions. As part of those partnerships, we are looking for highly-motivated and responsible graduates to staff events. Blue Shirts will be paid $15 / hour for their service.
Currently, the paid Blue Shirt position is closed.
Read more to find out about being a Blue Shirt.
Roles & Responsibilities
Participate in three (3) hours of online training prior to the beginning of the program (paid)
Work for least one four (4) hour virtual mock trial, which includes, among other things:
Perform a tech check with each team
Move teams into Zoom breakout rooms
Help judges enter their virtual courtroom and answer any questions about how to navigate the virtual ballot
Report technological malfunction in a timely fashion
Interact in a friendly and professional way with students and coaches
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate must be:
Enthusiastic and positive
A proactive problem solver
Reliable
Able to work independently and in a team setting
Willing and able to maintain a friendly, professional demeanor
At least 18 years old (unless you have the consent of a parent)
Job Perks
$15 / hour, which includes training hours
First priority for volunteering at a 2021 Empire season competition
Inclusion in Empire Blue Shirt online workspace
Apply
The 2021 Blue Shirt Application is now CLOSED.
All prospective Blue Shirts are required to submit an application. The purpose of the application is two-fold: (i) to determine your interest in serving as a Blue Shirt and (ii) to assess your character. To that end, our application asks you to answer a few questions about your interest in working for Empire and to submit two (2) character references.
Please note, we cannot process your application unless your references complete their referral forms.
Application Timeline
Applicant submits application, which includes the following:
Responses to essay questions demonstrating interest in volunteering
Competition preference(s)
Two references + contact information
Receive decision on application
Submit final competition availability
Complete three (3) hours of training
