JOB DESCRIPTION
Interested in online communities, internet culture, and working with kids? We’re seeking community moderators to work with the Scratch Team. Scratch Moderators help keep Scratch a safe, trusted, and friendly environment.
Millions of children (ages 8 and up), from around the world, create and share thousands of projects in the Scratch community each day. Moderators will gain valuable experience working online with youth in a creative, interest-driven setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote the values and core ideas of the Scratch project (such as inclusiveness, creative collaboration, and constructive feedback)
- Review reported users, projects, studios, and comments for appropriateness on the Scratch website
- Work with young people to help them understand what they did that breaks our Community Guidelines
- Determine when a person is or isn’t likely to be able to participate constructively in the Scratch online community
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active participation in online communities, forums, or social media
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Comfortable learning to use new software and websites
- Strong online research skills
- Good judgement and ability to consider issues from multiple perspectives
- Able to work well independently, manage your time well, and stay focused while working remotely
- Able to work well as part of a team and participate in group discussions
- Not required, but nice to have: ability to read and write in multiple languages
This remote work can be done 24/7, with a set schedule which fits your life. Starting pay is $15 per hour. All candidates must be at least 18 years old and have authorization to work in the United States.
To apply, send a copy of your resume, links to one or more of your online presences, and cover letter to [email protected].