What are the responsibilities and job description for the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo Esports Volunteer position at ITSS?
ITSS owns and operates Carolina Games Summit. We host events all over the eastern United States and collaborate with numerous existing events!
To get more info on our events, check out our summary video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDUhLl7oJfk&t=1s
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Get involved in the esports community by joining the Carolina Games Summit as a volunteer for our collaboration with Southern-Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta, GA on July 31st - August 2nd 2026! Applicants will have an opportunity to do a variety of tasks prior to, during, and after the event. If you want to volunteer a few days, or be deeply involved in the creation of the event helping year round, this is the position for you.
For more info on this specific event check out their website here: https://gameatl.com/
Volunteers may be asked to assist tournament directors or other volunteers, help register attendees, as well as answer their questions about the event. Volunteers will also be needed to test and setup equipment, market the event, introduce, manage tournament brackets, free play areas, and general hospitality services such as cleanup and tear-down. We are always looking for great tournament directors and promoters! The more volunteers we get the more tournaments we can run at our events and throughout the year! More info about the Carolina Games Summit is available on our website: https://www.carolinagamessummit.com
A love of video games is the #1 requirement for this position. Prospective volunteers should have a strong work ethic with high standards of quality combined with a willingness to contribute to make the event a success long term. Additionally, it helps to be over the age of 18 and have an open schedule, or failing that, have your parents permission to volunteer. A recommendation letter from a parent or current/former employer is required for all volunteers. A background check will be performed on all volunteers to keep staff, attendees, and other volunteers safe.
This event gives you the chance to meet new people and have loads of fun. However there are some fringe benefits as well:
- Event Passes
- Volunteer T-Shirt
- Access to inside info about the event
- Network with event sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors before, during, and after the event.
- Shared hotel room may be provided based on availability.
- Great Resume building opportunity with star volunteers receiving recommendations to job opportunities inside ITSS as well as the game industry itself.