GP Denver 2016

On behalf of Cascade Games LLC, I want to thank you for your interest in working at Grand Prix Denver 2016! The dates for this event are December 2 - 4, 2016. Please be sure to read the entire application carefully before applying.

*Update*

The judge community is putting on a Judge Conference Monday, December 5th, the day after the GP.  This event is not hosted by Cascade Games, but we're helpful and wish them the best, so here's the event:

http://apps.magicjudges.org/events/6369/

*/Update*

The application window closes on Friday, September 30th, 2016.
Initial staff selection is targeted for Friday, October 14th, 2016

Expectations
This application covers all event needs, including judging, scorekeeping, prize wall, customer service, set-up, breakdown, VIP concierge, and registration. If you are selected for staff, you may be asked to do any or all of the following:

• Judge for part or all of a shift - including delivering rulings, answering judge calls, and participating in feedback
• Work registration for part or all of a shift - including handling cash or paperwork, or managing a line
• Scorekeep events for part or all of a shift - including live scorekeeping for side events or post-event entry
• Assist with special features, such as the Prize Wall or VIP, for part or all of a shift - including awarding prizes, helping artists, or checking in players at the VIP lounge

You may send any questions regarding the above information specifically or your application in general to Questions@cascadegames.com or Carter@cascadegames.com. 

If you are selected for staff, please check the forum periodically for important news.

Tangible Benefits For You

All staff members will receive the following:

1x GP Denver JUDGE Playmat

Each Staff member will also receive:

L1: $150 per day

L2: $250 per day

L3: $350 per day

Saturday Extended Shift

In an effort to continue evolving the Grand Prix experience we are seeking out judges who would like to work the full nine rounds of the Main Event or an equivalent time on other events.  This will allow us to have more stability for the judge staff, create a more consistent experience for players, and offer some of you the opportunity to make more over the course of the weekend.  If you are interested in this opportunity, please indicate so on your application. The additional compensation for the extended Saturday shift is:

L1: +$50

L2: +$100

L3: +$200

If you inidicate interest the Saturday Extended Shift and are selected for the event, you will be informed as to whether you will have the Saturday Extended Shift at the time of your selection so that you can make an informed decision regarding your ability to join us at the event.

Status types

You may apply for one or both statuses: Confirmed or Standby.

• Confirmed means that you are confirmed to work the event. Staffing needs vary day-by-day, but Friday staffing will be posted shortly after final selections are made.
  To apply for Confirmed status, please select "Full Sponsorship."
• Standby means that you are not confirmed to work on any day, but that you agree to show up and be "activated" as necessary. You will be included in forum communications, and we may activate you before the event begins. If you are not activated in advance, we encourage you to show up and play.
  To apply for Standby status, please select "Standby." 

Please apply for all status types you will accept. If you select both Confirmed and Standby, we will consider you for Confirmed staff first. If you select Confirmed but do not select Standby, we will not consider you for Standby.

Paperwork

Please note that all staff members are independent contractors and will be required to complete U.S. tax paperwork prior to beginning their shift. 

• All Staff will be required to fill out an I-9 form and be able to present the appropriate documentation in person before they begin working.  You can find the form and the list of documents here.
• U.S. citizens and U.S. residents must complete a W-9.
• All Staff will be required to sign an Independent Contractor Agreement similar to the one seen here.

The I-9 form is only required once, a W-9 or W-8BEN is required once each calendar year at your first event with us, and the Independent Contractor Agreement is required for every Cascade Games LLC Grand Prix.

Hotel

We will have a hotel blocks at the Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center which is connected to the venue.  More details will be posted as they become available.

Questions

If you have any questions about any part of this please contact either Questions@cascadegames.com or Carter@cascadegames.com.

Thank you, and we hope to see you at Grand Prix Denver 2016!