Kingdom Job Openings


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

All terms at the kingdom level are 2 years with a possibility of 3 if necessary. All positions are unpaid volunteer positions and require internet connectivity and technological knowhow (google forms, sheets, docs, email). It is expected that you will check your official email account at least weekly and report quarterly. All positions require membership in the SCA and residency or citizenship of the Midrealm. Positions will remain open until filled. If interested in ANY of these positions or to ask questions please apply to Helewyse de Birkestad, OL, OP, at [email protected]. I can only make this office work if I have help.
This position is a Deputy to the Seneschal. You must be a paid member of the SCA, have residency or citizenship of the Midrealm, and have a SCA Background Check. The Kingdom Minister of Youth is responsible for:
  • 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
If you are interested please send a letter stating what you bring to the office and what you want to accomplish to [email protected] and [email protected] Applicants will be considered until Friday, August 18th. We will make a decision by September 8th. New officer to take over September 15.

Office of the Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences

The Pentamere Regional MoAS will be open as of Summer 2024. Those interested in the position should send their SCA resume to [email protected] and [email protected] by March 15, 2024.

The Pentamere Regional Minister of Arts and Sciences shall have the responsibility for the encouragement and organization of the study and practice of all Arts and Sciences within the Pentamere Region of the Middle Kingdom. They will review reports from the Local and Baronial Ministers of Arts and Sciences in their region. They will provide training and be resources of information to the populace, Local and Baronial MoASs in their region. They will need to be able to travel and attend events in their region. They are encouraged to attend Kingdom A&S events as well and act as volunteers. They will need to attend video conference meetings with KMoAS and other regional officers up to once a month.

Ideal candidates should have the following:

  • A strong knowledge base of the Kingdom and Society rules pertaining to the Arts and Sciences.
  • Be active participants in Arts and Sciences.
  • Be paid members of the Society of Creative Anachronism.
  • Be able to work well with others.
  • Have strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • Have reliable access to the internet and a computer.
  • Have basic knowledge of using google's suite of tools (gmail, docs, sheets, etc)
  • Be able to keep organized and accurate records.

The Midlands Regional MoAS will be open as of late Spring 2024. Those interested in the position should send their SCA resume to [email protected] and [email protected] by March 15, 2024.

The Midlands Regional Minister of Arts and Sciences shall have the responsibility for the encouragement and organization of the study and practice of all Arts and Sciences within the Midlands Region of the Middle Kingdom. They will review reports from the Local and Baronial Ministers of Arts and Sciences in their region. They will provide training and be resources of information to the populace, Local and Baronial MoASs in their region. They will need to be able to travel and attend events in their region. They are encouraged to attend Kingdom A&S events as well and act as volunteers. They will need to attend video conference meetings with KMoAS and other regional officers up to once a month.

Ideal candidates should have the following:

  • A strong knowledge base of the Kingdom and Society rules pertaining to the Arts and Sciences.
  • Be active participants in Arts and Sciences.
  • Be paid members of the Society of Creative Anachronism.
  • Be able to work well with others.
  • Have strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • Have reliable access to the internet and a computer.
  • Have basic knowledge of using google's suite of tools (gmail, docs, sheets, etc)
  • Be able to keep organized and accurate records.

Office of the Kingdom Chatelaine

Office of the Kingdom Chronicler

As a regional chronicler, your job is to assist the Kingdom Chronicler with helping the many groups in your region.
  • Maintain the list of current warranted chroniclers in your region
  • Oversee local chroniclers filing of a quarterly report and quarterly newsletter publication (when applicable, required for Baronies)
  • File the Regional Chronicler Report
  • Help answer any questions that may arise from the chroniclers
If you are interested in this position, or have questions, please contact the chronicler through the “Contact Me” form at https://midrealm.org/chronicler/
The Kingdom Historian is deputy of the Kingdom Chronicler that is responsible for the accumulation and compilation of records of all historical affairs. The duties of the office include:
  • Maintaining the Middle Kingdom Archives.
  • Receive tangible items for possible integration to the current collection.
  • Management of any projects to maintain, share, or provide access to Middle Kingdom history as needed.
  • Education of the populace of the Middle Kingdom. This can be accomplished through development of a project such as creating a digital historical archive, a traveling Midrealm history exhibit, regular posting of Middle Kingdom history or some other project of the Historian’s choice.
If you are interested in this position, or have questions, please contact the chronicler through the “Contact Me” form at https://midrealm.org/chronicler/

Office of the Dragon Herald

The Dragon Signet is currently seeking applicants for the position of Oaken Regional Signet (the North Oaken region of the Middle Kingdom). Please submit a letter of interest including qualifications to [email protected] by December 31, 2023.
    Position Requirements
    • Serve as a resource and mentor to scribes in the North Oaken 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 North Oaken region to complete award scrolls for events in North Oaken. 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).
    • 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.
    Key Skills
    • 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.
    Other Requirements
    • 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

Position duties include reporting to the Kingdom Earl Marshal and Society Archery and Thrown Weapons marshal, issuing sanctions if needed, administering marshal tests and entering new marshals into any/all databases, working with Pennsic staff, and continuously helping the thrown weapons program grow. Position Requirements: must be a paid member of the Society, must be a currently warranted Thrown Weapons marshal, must have good communication skills. You will be receiving communications frequently and need to be able to respond to them in a timely manner. Attendance at Pennsic is preferred but not mandatory, however if you cannot attend you will need to delegate a trustworthy and competent proxy in your absence. Please send letters of interest/intent to [email protected].

Office of the Exchequer

Regional Exchequer Job Description:
  • 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
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested.

Office of the Kingdom Webminister

If you are interested in taking on this role, please email me at [email protected] and send me your applicable experience for the position. Requirements for the job are as follows:
  • 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
If you have questions about the role, please email me and I would be happy to discuss things over with you.
If you are interested in taking on this role, please email me at [email protected] and send me your applicable experience for the position. Requirements for the job are as follows:
  • 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
If you have questions about the role, please email me and I would be happy to discuss things over with you.
If you are interested in taking on this role, please email me at [email protected] and send me your applicable experience for the position. Requirements for the job are as follows:
  • 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
If you have questions about the role, please email me and I would be happy to discuss things over with you.

Office of the Minister of Youth

This position requires a background check. You should be willing to travel, at least within the Region, to assist the groups with youth activities. You should have reliable access to email and be willing to occasionally travel, at least within the Region, to assist the groups with youth activities. If you are interested, send letters of interest with the subject line: North Oaken Regional to [email protected].
Share knowledge with people of all ages, integrate history & SCA Culture into fun, safe, age-appropriate educational activities, help young people grow as members of our Society, recognize youth and their contributions to the Kingdom, Support local youth officers and collect reports from them quarterly, timely report on the youth activities in the region. Please send an email to [email protected] and [email protected] if you are interested.