Job Openings within the Kingdom
This page is updated and maintained by the Midrealm HelpDesk. It is available not only for all Kingdom Offices, but also for Regional and Local. If you would like to submit an Open Job Announcement for your group, please fill out the job opening submission form. This will submit your request for addition OR removal of a Job Posting to both the MK Helpdesk team AND to the Editor of The Pale. Job openings are otherwise updated monthly around the 20th of each month.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a lot of Job Listings that need to be included into The Pale, be sure to let the Editor of The Pale (currently Lady Claricia de la Mere at [email protected]) as SOON as you can. There is a limit to the number of pages that can be published in The Pale and they will need to adjust for your Job Openings.
Office of the Kingdom Seneschal
- supporting local youth officers and parents
- sharing knowledge with people of all ages
- integrating history and SCA Culture into fun, safe, and age-appropriate educational activities
- helping young people grow as members of our Society
- recognizing youth and their contributions to the Kingdom and recognizing adults who support youth participation in the Kingdom
- reporting to the KSen quarterly based on reports received from local and at-large Ministers of Youth
Office of the Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences
Duties of the Office Include:
- Recruiting classes for RUM sessions
- Recruit replacement classes, if needed, for RUM sessions
- Assist teachers to register their classes on the RUM website
- Approve submitted classes to RUM sessions
- Communicate with teachers in their subject areas about upcoming events and any special instructions
- Approve degrees with emphasis in their college
- Manning the teacher’s check in at a given RUM
- Familiarity with the RUM structure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Submit monthly reports to Midrealm Exchequer and RUM Chancellor
- Keep organized and accurate records
- Overseeing over all assets, both monetary and non-monetary
- Must be a warranted exchequer
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with bookkeeping procedures and accounting
- Previous Exchequer experience
- Experience with Excel
- Experience with Google Adsense
The Regional MOAS is a Kingdom deputy, responsible for assisting the Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences in administering their region.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Maintain the official roster for their Region, keeping it up-to-date with office changes on an ongoing basis.
- Assist chapters within their region in promoting the Arts and Sciences.
- Ensure chapters within their region submit prompt and accurate reports to Kingdom.
- Support Arts and Sciences within their region by attending A&S events in their region.
Send letters of intent, including SCA and work resume via email, to [email protected].
Office of the Kingdom Chronicler
The Kingdom Chronicler is a 2-year term. All kingdom positions are unpaid volunteer positions and require internet connectivity and technological knowhow (google forms, sheets, docs, email). The preferred deadline for application is May 11th, 2025, but the position will be open until filled. Please contact the Kingdom Chronicler by email or webform to express interest or ask any questions you may have about the position. Please include a brief description of your relevant experience.
Kingdom Chronicler: The Midrealm kingdom chronicler has several different roles within the SCA. They report to the Society Chronicler, serve as a Great Officer in the Curia, provide oversight and advocacy for the Midrealm Pale Editor, the Webteam, the Calendar Secretary and the Kingdom regional and local Chroniclers.
The full duties and responsibilities of the Kingdom Chronicler, as outlined by the Society for Creative Anachronism can be found in the SCA Chronicler Policies. These policies have been published as a handbook that can be accessed at https://www.sca.org/chronicler/
As a member of Curia the Kingdom Chronicler advises the Kingdom Seneschal and The Crown. This advisement is done through attending regularly scheduled meetings. The Kingdom Chronicler informs the Crown regarding ongoing projects within the Chronicler’s office, advocates for the volunteers within the staff of The Pale, the Web Team and the local and regional Chronicler’s offices. The Kingdom Chronicler also helps the Crown and Great Officers of Curia with their work as it interfaces with the Web Team, The Pale and the Chroniclers of the Middle Kingdom. The Kingdom Chronicler will also serve on sub committees as needed and review kingdom policy or event bids.
In Society Law the Kingdom Chronicler is ultimately responsible for the Kingdom Newsletter. In the Middle Kingdom we have a deputy that publishes the newsletter known as The Pale Editor. The Kingdom Chronicler submits monthly officer letters to The Pale Editor for inclusion in the newsletter and helps review the issue each month. The letters have the purpose of informing the populace of the Middle Kingdom regarding important news from the Chronicler's office, The Pale or the Web Team. Additionally, the Kingdom Chronicler is responsible for oversight of The Pale, advocating for the editor, assisting with staffing of the kingdom newsletter including choosing the editor.
The Kingdom Chronicler functions as an intermediary, providing both advocacy and representation for the Web Team with The Crown and Curia. The Kingdom Chronicler also assists with division making for the web team, staffing the Webminister, and dissemination of information from the Web Team to the populace as needed.
The Kingdom Chronicler, with the assistance of the Deputy Kingdom Chronicler oversees the operations of the Office of the Chronicler by appointing and managing the Regional Chroniclers of the Middle Kingdom. The Kingdom Chronicler and Deputy are responsible for reviewing the quarterly reports of the Regional Chroniclers and following up with them regarding any listed concerns or in providing recognition to people that deserve accolades. The Kingdom Chronicler is also available throughout the year to assist the Deputy Chronicler in answering any questions that the Regional Chronicler or Local Chroniclers may have. The Kingdom Chronicler, with assistance from the Deputy, also makes nominations for the annual Master William Blackfox Awards. This award was created in memory of Master Blackfox to recognize excellence in the work of Chroniclers and newsletter contributors. More information about the awards can be found at https://www.sca.org/chronicler/
The Calendar Secretary is the newest deputy of the Kingdom Chronicler It is the job of the Kingdom Chronicler to represent the Calendar Secretary to The Crown and in Curia. The Kingdom Chronicler also assists the Calendar Secretary with any needs they have in executing the duties of their office.
Office of the Dragon Herald
- Responsible for Middle Kingdom ceremonial aspects of Coronation, Crown Tournament, and Pennsic.
- Establish each Crown’s expectations for Their Courts and communicate to court heralds.
- Facilitate planning of Royal and Regency Courts.
- Ensure Court reports are submitted by Herald in Charge of each Court.
- Attend monthly Kingdom heraldic decision meetings.
- Review Kingdom Law changes, Kingdom Handbooks, and other Kingdom policies as needed as a member of Curia.
- Attend Curia meetings (minimum 4 per year).
- Attend Principal Herald meetings during KWHSS (minimum 2 per year).
- Submit quarterly reports to Society Sovereign of Arms.
- Supervise quarterly reporting of local and regional heralds.
- Provide support as needed for Deputies.
Requirements
- Paid SCA member.
- Internet access.
- Good knowledge of Middle Kingdom Protocol.
- Basic understanding of the registration process.
- Willingness to advise the Crown.
- Good communication skills and availability.
- Use and management of Google Drive is necessary.
- Basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs is a plus.
If you're interested in this position please submit your SCA Resume and CV to [email protected]
This position is a Deputy to the Dragon Herald. The Midlands Herald is the Regional Deputy for the Midlands Region of the Middle Kingdom.
Regional Heralds work as a touch point and reference for the groups in their region, assisting them with questions, addressing issues of staffing, encouraging heraldic development, and managing court reports.
This position requires regular internet access, as well as the ability to monitor an official email account and report quarterly.
If you're interested in this position please submit your SCA Resume and CV to [email protected]
The Dragon Signet is currently seeking applicants for the position of Lincoln Regional Signet (the Midlands region of the Middle Kingdom). Please submit a letter of interest including qualifications to [email protected] by April 30, 2025.
Position Requirements
- Serve as a resource and mentor to scribes in the Midlands region. This may include providing basic instruction for individuals interested in becoming active in the scribal arts.
- Work with the Dragon Signet and coordinate with the scribes of the Midlands region to complete award scrolls for events in the Midlands. This may also include working with scribes across the Middle Kingdom.
- Communicate assignments to individual scribes and coordinate timely completion and delivery of scrolls to their appropriate events.
- Attend or arrange for a competent deputy to attend every event held within the region where there is a royal court or regency court.
- Coordinate with presiding Royalty at the event to ensure that scrolls are signed and sealed appropriately.
- Coordinate with the Herald in Charge at the event to organize the scrolls in the proper order to hand to the Herald and ensure the smooth progress of Court activities.
- Discretion: Signets and Heralds are entrusted with the confidential business of the Crown of the Middle Kingdom. The ability to maintain the secrecy of the Court in all vocal and written communication related to the office is MANDATORY.
- Calligraphy: The Signet is not expected to complete all assignments on their own, but there may be times when it is necessary to fill in. A supply of scroll blanks is provided, and strong calligraphy skills, including familiarity with multiple hands, will allow the Signet to complete unassigned scrolls if necessary.
- Organization & Time Management: Signet duties may take up a significant portion of the day at an event, especially for the collection of completed scrolls, scheduling signatures, and affixing seals. There may also be supplemental business that the Crown chooses to undertake on the day of the event that can require Signet engagement.
- Patience & Composure: The Signet will work closely with the Crown, the Heralds of the Court, and individual scribes. Some duties will occur in close proximity to the Crown and in view of the Court. Remaining calm and composed when court plans change unexpectedly is a necessary skill.
- Internet access
- Willingness to advise the Crown
- Timely communication skills
- Basic computer skills (word processing, basic spreadsheet use, email systems, and social media)
Office of the Kingdom Earl Marshal
Office of the Exchequer
- Collect Monthly Reports for local groups within your region by the established deadlines
- Provide Reviews of books prior to officer transitions or at a minimum every two years
- Act as primary contact for questions for the groups within your region
- Receive and compile Domesday reports from local groups within your region.
- Keep organized and accurate records
- Report Quarterly or upon request on group status to the Kingdom Exchequer
- Access to and willingness to be available by email communication/phone consistently
Office of the Kingdom Webminister
- Be the liaison between my office and the local web ministers in Constellation
- Maintain the roster of web ministers within the Services Portal for Constellation
- Have excellent communication and troubleshooting skills
- Assist the Kingdom Web Minister with various projects as needed
- WordPress experience a plus but not required
- Be the liaison between my office and the local web ministers in North Oaken
- Maintain the roster of web ministers within the Services Portal for North Oaken
- Have excellent communication and troubleshooting skills
- Assist the Kingdom Web Minister with various projects as needed
- WordPress experience a plus but not required
- Be the liaison between my office and the local web ministers in South Oaken
- Maintain the roster of web ministers within the Services Portal for South Oaken
- Have excellent communication and troubleshooting skills
- Assist the Kingdom Web Minister with various projects as needed
- WordPress experience a plus but not required