Curriculum & Playbook Intern (Game Design)

TL;DR

Curriculum & Playbook Intern (Game Design): Creating foundational guides and educational materials for university game development clubs with an accent on instructional design and student mentorship. Focus on building a comprehensive "playbook" for running game jams, mentoring K-12 students, and establishing club operations.

Location: New York, NY (In person; remote-friendly during deep writing weeks)

Compensation: $12,000 for the 12-week program

Company

A global movement aiming to democratize game development by turning players into game makers through campus-based clubs.

What you will do

• Write the Club Starter Guide covering recruitment, meeting management, and budgeting.
• Create a comprehensive Game Jam Playbook for organizing 48-hour campus events from scratch.
• Develop a Mentorship Curriculum for K-12 students with integrated safeguarding.
• Design the Pro Pathway Guide to help students turn bounties into portfolio pieces and paid work.
• Build a library of 12+ plug-and-play workshop sessions for club leaders.
• Create a one-pager for faculty advisors to facilitate club approvals.

Requirements

• Exceptional, clear, plain-English writing skills (strictly no AI-generated content).
• Strong interest or experience in instructional design and document usability.
• Proven experience in teaching, mentoring, or running a club.
• Ability to move fast and produce a high volume of polished material (100+ pages).
• Must be based in New York, NY.

Nice to have

• Background in education.
• Background in game design.

Culture & Benefits

• Housing assistance and travel provided.
• High-impact role creating the foundational documents of a global movement.
• Opportunity for work to be printed and used on campuses worldwide.
• Flexibility for remote work during deep writing phases.