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Summary of all documentation created for Staff Recruitment Launch: - Prerequisites guide (836 lines) - Application tracker template - Onboarding checklist Includes next steps for Michael: - Decisions to make (30 min) - Infrastructure setup (1-2 hours, needs SSH) - Posting strategy Task status: Documentation complete, awaiting decisions and SSH access FFG-STD-001 compliant
Staff Recruitment Launch
Status: READY - POSTING TODAY
Owner: Michael "Frostystyle" Krause
Priority: Tier 0 - Immediate Win
Last Updated: 2026-02-16
Time Estimate: 2-3 hours (setup) + ongoing management
Overview
Launch recruitment campaign for Builders (2-3) and Social Media Helper (1) to support Firefrost Gaming launch.
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.
Prerequisites (Guardian's Notes)
Before posting the recruitment ad, ensure:
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Incentive instances ready to provision
- Private dedicated Minecraft servers for recruits
- Resource allocation defined (CPU/RAM)
- Hosting plan confirmed
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Application process defined
- How will applications be received? (Discord DM, form, etc.)
- Who reviews applications?
- Interview/vetting process
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Recruitment ad finalized
- Decision: Mention specific modpacks or keep general?
- Consider: Application deadline? (optional)
- Location:
docs/planning/discord-recruitment-ad.md
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
Implementation Steps
Phase 1: Pre-Launch Setup (Before Posting)
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Provision Incentive Instances
- Set up private Minecraft servers for recruits
- Document resource allocation
- Test server access and stability
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Define Application Process
- Create application review checklist
- Set up tracking system (spreadsheet, etc.)
- Define interview questions
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Finalize Recruitment Ad
- Review Guardian's draft:
docs/planning/discord-recruitment-ad.md - Make any final edits
- Decide on posting schedule
- Review Guardian's draft:
Phase 2: Launch
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Post to Target Channels
- r/feedthebeast (Reddit)
- r/feedthebeast Discord
- Other modded Minecraft communities
- Firefrost Discord (when established)
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Manage Applications
- Review incoming applications
- Schedule interviews
- Check references/portfolios
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Select and Onboard
- Make offers to selected candidates
- Grant access to incentive instances
- Provide onboarding documentation
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)
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 guideapplication-process.md- How to review and vet candidatesonboarding-checklist.md- New staff onboarding steps
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Document Status: ACTIVE
Next Steps:
- Provision incentive instances
- Define application review process
- Finalize recruitment ad edits
- Post to recruitment channels