Applications are now open for staff at Riftbound Regional Qualifier: Atlanta 2026!

Applications close March 18th at 5 pm Pacific US Time. Acceptances will go out on March 23rd.
If you have any questions about the event, please EMAIL US at staffing@pastimesevents.com

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Event Information

All Staff Expectations 

Communication

All Staff must have internet access and commit to regularly reading our staff Discord. We use our Discord as our primary method of communication.

Pastimes Convention Discord https://www.pastimesevents.com/discord

Contracts and Taxes

All staff for this event are brought on as independent contractors and paid via Wise. You are required to fill out an Independent Contracting Agreement and a W9/W8-BEN directly with Pastimes Events.

Staff Appreciation

All staff members will receive an appreciation package of items special to the event. Additionally, Sunday night, after the event has wrapped up, there will be a staff party, and all staff are invited! Games, food, and fun to celebrate being a part of Riftbound’s history.

Dress Code

Shirt
Pastimes will provide you with a T-shirt. You will receive one shirt per show day worked.
Bottoms
Comfortable and clean business casual bottoms that must be working/safety appropriate. Shorts are fine, skirts are fine, and any other bottoms that will not get you injured or arrested.
Shoes
Comfortable, safe working shoes. Must be closed-toed, closed-heel and a safe height.

Compensation

All staff members will receive a 3-Day Staff badge for Riftbound Regional Qualifier Atlanta 2026 in addition to:

• Setup / Teardown
  $225
• Customer Experience, Back of House, Prize Wall, Scorekeeper, and Floor Judge
  $225/day
• Team Lead
  $375/day
• Appeals Judge / Sides Lead
  $475/day
• Head Judge
  $575/day

Compensation will be paid no later than the Friday following the event. (May 1st)

Hotel Stipend and Travel Assistance

All travel assistance and hotel stipends will be added to your compensation payment at the end of the event.

Hotel Stipend – All Staff
Each staff member will receive $100 per day worked. Staff members working 3 or more shifts receive an additional $100.

Ticketed Play Travel Assistance
There are levels of travel assistance available for this event. This assistance is to facilitate the unique needs of this event and to help staff with difficult travel needs. Up to $1000 of individual travel assistance is available.

Shift Expectations

Shift Lengths
10 hours

Breaks
Minimum 2 hours for breaks scheduled to logistically fit the area you are working in.

Sunday Teardown
All staff will be expected to assist with some amount of Teardown on Sunday. Staff will be expected to stand, bend, squat, and lift at least 15 pounds.

Setup: Thursday, April 23rd

We will need help on Thursday to prepare our area for players.

Anyone selected for Setup will receive $225 for the shift.

The shift starts for  most folks at 9:00 AM and will continue until the area is fully setup. This typically takes between 8 to 10 hours. Our goal is to be completed by 5:30 PM; however, this shift can take longer if all tasks are not completed. Please be prepared for physical tasks if you select this option. 

Staff will be expected to stand, bend, squat, and lift at least 40 pounds and to wear appropriate working clothing for physical tasks (Closed-toed shoes, breathable clothing, etc.) This is a safety matter.

Teardown: Sunday, April 26th

We will need help on Sunday, preparing our stuff to head to the next show. Anyone selected for Teardown ONLY on Sunday will receive $225 for the shift.

The shift starts around 4:00 PM and will continue until the area is fully packed and on the truck. This typically takes between 6 to 8 hours.  Our goal is to be completed by midnight; however, this shift can take longer if tasks are not completed. Please be prepared for mostly physical tasks if you select this option. Selected staff will be expected to stand, bend, squat, and lift at least 40 pounds, and to wear appropriate work clothing for physical tasks (e.g., closed-toe shoes, breathable clothing).

This is a safety matter.

Standby

If you are selected for standby, you are not confirmed to work any day but agree to be available as necessary. 

Standby staff are not eligible for any travel sponsorship and will only receive a hotel stipend if activated.

Standby staff will receive the appreciation package and a full weekend 3-day badge to the event. 

You agree to physically be at the event, fit for duty and be available to be activated for the event within 8 hours of the shift you are activated for.

All standby staff must have internet access and commit to regularly reading our staff Discord. We use our Discord as our primary method of communication.

We may add standbys to staff before the event begins or even on-site. We will reach out at least 8 hours before you are expected on shift.

If you are not activated, we encourage you to come out and enjoy the event. You may use your badge to enter the hall, as well as purchase and register for side events. 

Roles & Expectations

Lead Positions

Prize Wall Lead

Prize Wall Leads will be responsible for the following:

• • Responsible for Staff assigned to the Prize Wall.
  • Maintain break schedule for staff on Prize Wall
  • Be the first-line resource for staff on your team
  • Work with Back of House to maintain a record of Prize Wall inventory, including the opening and closing inventory.
  • Merchandise Prize Wall, maintaining a professional and enticing appearance at all times.
  • Send staff to areas where specific prizing is handled and coordinate those procedures.

Everyone in this role will be expected to work all days of the show and be available for both Setup and Teardown.

Scorekeeping Lead

Scorekeeping Lead will be responsible for all scorekeepers across the event.

• • Create and maintain a break schedule for the Scorekeeping staff.
  • Ensure Scorekeepers are filling and maintaining the Tournaments Tracking document.
  • Ensure Scorekeepers are filling and maintaining the Tournament Trackers.
  • This log is used to note deviations from standard procedure. This should be completed as soon after the situation as possible to maintain the memory of the situation.  
  • Be a first contact for scorekeeping issues and troubleshooting

Main Event Head Judge / Appeals Judge

The Head Judge for the RQ needs significant experience running large tournaments.

• • This judge must be held in high esteem by judges and players and would benefit from an international profile.
  • Language skills are a plus, but can be supplemented by the Appeals Judges.
  • Head Judges are expected to do both pre-event and post-event work on their tournament. 
  • Head and Appeals Judges are the final arbiters in all tournament rulings. They take appeals from floor judges, create the schedule for their tournament’s staff, and post all relevant briefings for their event.
  • Head Judges are also responsible for writing a post-event Tournament Report to be submitted to Pastimes within 30 days of event completion. 

Appeals Judges for the RQ need extensive experience at major events. They must also have significant head-judge experience handling appeals and conducting investigations. Appeals Judges are selected as part of a team, and must have the right fit with the Head Judge and other Appeals Judges of the event. At the event, Appeals Judges function in all the same ways as the Head Judge.

Judging Team Lead

Team leads are primarily responsible for the events/tasks, and for the judges within their assigned team. 

• • Ensure tournaments launch and run smoothly
  • Execute assigned team tasks (deck checks, end of round) 
  • Maintain your area (pick up trash, push in chairs, and so on)
  • Be the first-line resource for judges on your team and the point of contact for your team

Customer Experience Lead

Customer Experience Leads will be assigned to one of the customer service areas at the event and are primarily responsible for the staff within their assigned team.

• • Maintain the established break schedule for staff within your area.
  • Be the first-line resource for staff on your team
  • Maintain your area (pick up trash, push in chairs, and so on)

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Non-Lead Positions

Customer Experience 

If selected for an administration role, you may be asked to work in one or more of the following areas:

• • Registration
  • Customer Experience (Info Desk)
  • Line Management

Most folks in this role will be expected to work all the days of the show, although a few may be scheduled for less.

Back of House

Staff working back of house will help maintain the behind-the-scenes logistics of the event; you may be asked to do any of the following:

• • Prepare product for events and take it out to the Floor Judge staff
  • Lift and move at least 40lbs
  • Be on their feet and moving most of the day
  • Bring product refresh to Prize Wall
  • Build, move or break down banners and signage
  • Help maintain the back and staff rooms

This role will require more physical labor than other aspects of the event. Please keep this in mind while applying.

Floor Judge

If selected as a Floor Judge, you may be asked to assist in non-judge tasks at any time. 

You may also be asked to do any of the following:

• • Floor Judge the RQ
  • Floor Judge Scheduled Tournaments
  • Floor Judge On-Demand Tournaments
  • Run Learn to Play, or Card Slinging
  • Distribute product and Prize Tix to players
  • Be on your feet and moving most of the day

Prize Wall & Merch Booth

Prize Wall and Merch Booth staff will help maintain and run the Prize Walls and Merch Booths at the event. Must be able to:

• • Lift and move at least 40lbs
  • Be on their feet and moving most of the day
  • Be prepared to interact with players and answer their questions about the products on the prize wall and merch booth
  • Exchange Prize Tickets for items off the wall and monetary transactions at the Merch Booth

Most folks in this role will be expected to be available for Setup.

Scorekeeper

Scorekeepers will work with registration to enroll players in both scheduled and on-demand events, as well as perform results entry/ troubleshooting.

• • This event will be run using Carde.io
  • Scorekeepers will be expected to familiarize themselves with the software before the event
  • Fill and maintain the Events Tracking documents.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this application, please do not hesitate
to reach out and contact Meg Baum, Staffing Manager at staffing@pastimesevents.com