Judge Assistant

Position Summary: Assists Judge Advisors and Head Judges throughout the event. Ensures judging sessions run smoothly and on time. Position manages team traffic before and after judging sessions. Responsible for keeping waiting teams quiet and ensuring teams are sent to correct judging rooms. Position serves as a role model for team members. The Judge Assistant is not a Judge, does not interview teams, or participate in awards recipient selection process.

Benefits of the Position:

Opportunity to utilize and further develop interpersonal skills
Interesting and varied responsibilities
Opportunity to interact with Judges, Judge Advisors and Head Judges
Networking opportunities
Physically active role, involves standing for long periods of time
Volunteer shirt provided

Activities and Responsibilities

Participate in training opportunities
Ensure that teams are ready to enter judging rooms on time, coordinating with the Pit Manager and Judge Queuers as needed
Provide the judges with Judging Profile sheets, when they are used and provided by teams
Assist Judge Advisor to keep judge panel on schedule; may run judging session timers for the judges
Ensure that teams leave judging rooms on time, and that the Judge Advisor is aware of any judging rooms that are not on schedule
Update judges on any schedule changes that occur throughout the day
Provide clerical assistance if needed, e.g. types awards scripts on laptop
Organize and ensure all materials and supplies needed are available and correctly placed in judging rooms
Ensure correct judging and deliberation room setup; keep room organized and clean
Respond to team questions and needs
Respond to judge questions and needs
Assist with breakdown and packing of judging rooms
Assist Judge Advisor in preparation for Awards Ceremony
Assistant with copying rubrics and preparing team feedback packets
Provide an extra pair of eyes and ears for the judges
Other duties as required to ensure smooth judging flow

Experience and Skills Needed:

Outgoing personality; high energy
Strong interpersonal/communication skills
Strong writing skills
Basic computer skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to move about the facility

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