# Staff Recruitment Launch

**Status:** DOCUMENTATION COMPLETE - Ready to Post  
**Owner:** Michael "Frostystyle" Krause  
**Priority:** Tier 0 - Immediate Win  
**Last Updated:** 2026-02-17  
**Time Estimate:** 30 min (finalize) + 2-3 hours (post & manage)

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## Overview

Launch recruitment campaign for Builders (2-3) and Social Media Helper (1) to support Firefrost Gaming launch.

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## What It Is

Coordinate the recruitment of founding staff members using the Discord recruitment ad created by The Guardian. Includes provisioning incentive instances (private servers) for recruits and managing the application process.

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## Prerequisites (Guardian's Notes)

Before posting the recruitment ad, ensure:

1. **Incentive instances ready to provision**
   - Private dedicated Minecraft servers for recruits
   - Resource allocation defined (CPU/RAM)
   - Hosting plan confirmed

2. **Application process defined**
   - How will applications be received? (Discord DM, form, etc.)
   - Who reviews applications?
   - Interview/vetting process

3. **Recruitment ad finalized**
   - Decision: Mention specific modpacks or keep general?
   - Consider: Application deadline? (optional)
   - Location: `docs/planning/discord-recruitment-ad.md`

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## Success Criteria

- [ ] Incentive instances provisioned and ready
- [ ] Application process documented
- [ ] Recruitment ad posted to target channels
- [ ] 2-3 qualified Builder applicants received
- [ ] 1 qualified Social Media Helper applicant received
- [ ] Selected candidates onboarded

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## Implementation Steps

### Phase 1: Pre-Launch Setup (Before Posting)

1. **Provision Incentive Instances**
   - Set up private Minecraft servers for recruits
   - Document resource allocation
   - Test server access and stability

2. **Define Application Process**
   - Create application review checklist
   - Set up tracking system (spreadsheet, etc.)
   - Define interview questions

3. **Finalize Recruitment Ad**
   - Review Guardian's draft: `docs/planning/discord-recruitment-ad.md`
   - Make any final edits
   - Decide on posting schedule

### Phase 2: Launch

1. **Post to Target Channels**
   - r/feedthebeast (Reddit)
   - r/feedthebeast Discord
   - Other modded Minecraft communities
   - Firefrost Discord (when established)

2. **Manage Applications**
   - Review incoming applications
   - Schedule interviews
   - Check references/portfolios

3. **Select and Onboard**
   - Make offers to selected candidates
   - Grant access to incentive instances
   - Provide onboarding documentation

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## Blocks

**This task blocks:**
- Spawn area design and build-out
- Social media launch campaign
- Community growth initiatives

**Blocked by:**
- None (ready when incentive instances are provisioned)

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## Documentation

**Current directory contents:**
- `README.md` - This file (task overview)

**Related documents:**
- `docs/planning/discord-recruitment-ad.md` - Recruitment ad (created by The Guardian)
- `docs/planning/staff-recruitment-planning.md` - Original planning doc (archived)
- `docs/planning/emissary-social-media-handbook.md` - Social media role context

**Additional docs to create:**
- [ ] `prerequisites.md` - Incentive instance setup guide
- [ ] `application-process.md` - How to review and vet candidates
- [ ] `onboarding-checklist.md` - New staff onboarding steps

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**Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy** 💙🔥❄️

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**Document Status:** ACTIVE  
**Next Steps:** 
1. Provision incentive instances
2. Define application review process
3. Finalize recruitment ad edits
4. Post to recruitment channels
