// Open Role at Games For Love
Games for Love is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works to ease suffering, save lives, and create sustainable futures for children. We believe in the concept of "distraction therapy" and bring the joy of gaming into the lives of our junior gamers in hospitals around the country. We plan to help 10 million kids in the next 5 years. We have a healthy ecosystem to achieve that goal with your intelligent contribution.
Role: Volunteer- Mobile Game Production Mentor
We are seeking a Volunteer Mobile Game Production Mentor to join our Flight of the Fluffle Community Game Project. It’s a mobile game where players collect power ups, gain altitude and defeat monsters in a new take on a classic endless runner adventure. You will mentor the game development team to understand the requirements, translating design ideas and concepts to build an engaging game.
Responsibilities
Guides game development team from ideation to post-launch support
Takes ownership of entire features, components and manages the full product/game life cycle
Tracks and implements improvement plans to drive efficiency
Provides technical assistance for modeling and mechanics of the game
Manages a direct staff of project leaders and mentoring/supporting junior level leadership within the department
Takes pride in developing and growing team members
Practices growth mindset in mentoring and supporting the team members
Partner with other departments, this role requires a candidate with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a good team ethic to unify a common vision
Requirements
Volunteer a minimum of 2-4 hrs. per week at your convenience for at least 6 months
Strong project and people management skills
5+ years of experience in a leadership or project management role
5+ Experience with programming in C#
5+ Experience with full-cycle mobile game development with Unity
An understanding and appreciation for project schedule and deadlines, and efficient game development processes
Has made mobile games, released them into the wild and had successful launches
Have shipped at least one title or more
Actively foresees risks, manages timely communication, and mitigates with stakeholders
Qualifying Attitude
Benefits
Games for Love is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.