Work with Rose City Chess

Oregon Chess Project Fellowship

Applications for the 2024 cohort are now open. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2024.

The Oregon Chess Project is a collaborative initiative to dramatically grow scholastic chess in Oregon. One of the flagship programs is the Oregon Chess Project Fellowship. The OCP Fellowship is designed to reward high-school and college students who make a positive contribution to Oregon chess through their effort as chess coaches and tournament directors.

Award Amount: $1000 per one-week fellowship

Eligibility: High-school and college students with an established rating of USCF 1000+ (or equivalent). Fellows who can commit to working more than one week are eligible to receive multiple fellowships.

Awards Made: Rose City Chess will support up to $10,000 in fellowship awards in 2024. Other chess academies in Oregon are invited to support further chess fellowships.

Description:

• OCP Fellows are expected to work for a full week at a Rose City Chess Camp. Most camps take place during Summer.

• The Fellowship also includes the expectation to prepare for the camp by reading appropriate lesson plans and communicating actively with the lead coach.

• OCP Fellows are required to have an active USCF membership and to become USCF Club Level Tournament Directors one week before the start of camp.

• Summer Fellows are mentored by an experienced coach and organizer. Past coaches include OSCF President and Rose City Chess Founder Chad Lykins, 3X Oregon State Champion USCF Life Master Matt Zavortink, and 2X Oregon Senior Champion USCF National Master Wilson Gibbins.

Major emphasis will be spent on developing skills needed to be an effective teacher and organizer, including communication, classroom management, and the technical aspects of directing a USCF tournament. By the end of the fellowship, Fellows will be USCF Club Tournament Directors with at least one event to their credit.

Application: Applicants should indicate the weeks they are available to teach. They should also describe their experience both in chess and teaching skills.

Requirements:

• USCF Rating 1000+ (or equivalent)

• Currently enrolled high school or college student (graduating seniors eligible)

• Must be able to pass background check

• Must love working with a terrifically diverse range of students from all kinds of communities

Preferred:

• Experience working with children

• Individuals from groups underrepresented in the chess community are strongly urged to apply.

Chess Coach

Rose City Chess seeks coaches to further our mission of growing scholastic chess in Oregon. Our coaches are paid a highly competitive rate. We know how rare it is to find strong chess players who are also strong teachers and organizers. If you work with us, you’ll know how much we value you.

If you love playing chess, teaching others, and organizing chess events, send me a message through the contact form. Include a link to your USCF profile and Chess.com/Lichess.org account. Let me know if you’re available to teach/tournament direct online, in-person, or both. All positions are currently part-time, independent contractors, though there is potential to become full-time.

Requirements:

• USCF Rating 1000+ (or equivalent)

• Age 18+

• Must be able to pass background check

• Must love working with a terrifically diverse range of students from all kinds of communities

Preferred:

• USCF Class A (Titled Players may join as Master-in-Residence or Grandmaster-in-Residence)

• Experience teaching online and in-person

• Tournament directing experience (NWSRS and/or USCF, online and in-person)

• Individuals from groups underrepresented in the chess community are strongly urged to apply.