Competition Judges - Pool

ARCS is a community building effort that relies heavily on the commitment of its volunteers. Our mission is to create social change through culture and education. We promote projects that build bridges between cultures, with an emphasis on Eastern European and Romanian contributions to the melting pot. Visit our website here: https://arcsproject.org/.

Position Overview - Competition Judge

We are looking for volunteers with experience or interest in art, music and/or writing to help judge a variety of youth competitions. As a judge, you will be notified ahead of the competitions and be actively involved in the deliberation process. Knowledge of Romanian language and culture may be preferred for certain competitions but is not required in all cases.

Examples of competitions could include: Short essays on historical and cultural topics, photography and other visual art, translations of Romanian texts into English, music performance or composition, and so on.

This is a great opportunity to support youth development while sharpening your evaluation and feedback skills and engaging with creative work in your area of interest.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Review and provide objective evaluations of submissions in one or more categories according to your areas of knowledge.

2) Participate in selecting winners or honorable mentions.

3) Offer constructive written feedback that acknowledges strengths and suggests improvements.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Experience or strong interest in writing, arts, or music (either through practicing, teaching, or a strong passion for the subject).

2) Ability to evaluate entries fairly, thoughtfully, and with encouragement.

3) Willingness to sign up for a 6 month-one year period.

4) Ability to remain available for competitions as they are scheduled, respond to communications in a timely manner, and notify organizers promptly if unable to participate.

5) Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Time commitment: Average 2-3 hours per competition, of which there may be several throughout the year.

This is an unpaid volunteer position. We welcome remote candidates.

We are happy to provide professional references upon completion of volunteer positions to help you achieve your career and personal goals. To apply, please send your resume to youth@arcsproject.org.

We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for volunteer positions on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, or place of residence or business.