Game Development Engineering Mentor (Volunteer Opportunity)

Outcome School is a free tech school offering structured programs in various technology fields, including game development. They are seeking a Game Development Engineering Mentor to guide learners through programming concepts and support their project development in a remote volunteer capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Guide learners through game programming concepts
• Support learners in building projects
• Help learners apply object-oriented programming principles to real-world game development tasks
• Host virtual mentoring sessions
• Review code and game prototypes
• Provide constructive feedback
• Answer technical questions in online forums or group chats
• Collaborate with Outcome School staff to align mentoring activities with the curriculum
• Share industry insights
• Help learners understand career pathways in game development
• Model professional communication
• Encourage inclusive participation
• Foster a supportive learning environment for underserved youth

Requirements:

• Ability to mentor learners in core Programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
• Proficiency in Game Programming and Gameplay Programming for modern game engines or frameworks
• Experience with Game Design, including basic principles of player experience, mechanics, and iteration
• Prior experience with at least one game engine or framework (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, or similar)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to beginners
• Commitment to supporting underserved and minority youth, with a focus on empathy, patience, and inclusion
• Reliable internet access and ability to participate in scheduled remote mentoring sessions
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, or coaching in a technical or creative field is highly beneficial