Jobs

Paid student work. Real projects. No previous experience required.

Work With Vandal Esports

Help produce broadcasts, create content, design graphics, support teams, and run campus gaming events. These are entry-level positions: you can apply for an open role with no previous experience.

  • Pay: $14–$16 per hour.
  • Typical schedule: 10–20 hours per week.
  • Eligibility: work-study eligibility is required for these paid positions.
  • Supervision: Wayne Ebenroth, Colby Smith, or Carson Cummins, depending on the assignment.

Don't currently see work-study listed in your aid offer? You may still be eligible. Contact esports@uidaho.edu for help checking eligibility and next steps before ruling yourself out.

Pay, hours, and eligibility information provided by program leadership in September 2026. See the individual posting for role details and availability.

Work Study

Student Job Opportunities

Broadcast Production

Hiring now

Operate cameras, audio systems, replay tools, and production software to help bring live esports broadcasts to life. Staff in this role work behind the scenes to produce professional livestreams for competitions, events, and special programming.

Apply for Broadcast Production

Content Creator

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Develop engaging social media content that showcases student-athletes, events, and the culture of Vandal Esports. This role helps capture trends, create short-form content, and keep our community engaged across multiple platforms. We are especially looking for creators interested in Apex Legends, Splatoon, Fortnite, and EA College Football, plus a general content creator to help Rachel with the main program accounts.

Apply for Content Creator

Event Staff

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Assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of esports events, tournaments, and community activations. Event staff help create a smooth and welcoming experience for competitors, guests, and attendees.

Apply for Event Staff

Graphic Designer

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Create visual assets that support Vandal Esports branding, marketing campaigns, and event promotion. Designers work on everything from social media graphics to merchandise concepts and broadcast visuals.

Apply for Graphic Designer

IT Support

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Help maintain the technology that powers our esports facilities, including gaming PCs, consoles, peripherals, and software systems. This role assists with troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring our competitive and event spaces remain operational.

Apply for IT Support

Lab Staff

Applications closed for now

Support the day-to-day operations of the esports lab by assisting guests, monitoring equipment usage, and maintaining a welcoming environment. Lab staff help ensure the space stays organized, functional, and ready for both casual and competitive use.

Shoutcaster

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Provide live commentary for esports matches through play-by-play analysis, color commentary, and on-air hosting. Shoutcasters help create an exciting viewing experience while educating audiences about the games being played.

Apply for Shoutcaster

Team Manager

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Support varsity and club teams through scheduling, communication, and operational assistance. Team managers help players stay organized while assisting with match logistics, practices, and team-related needs.

Apply for Team Manager

Video Editor

Hiring now

Edit video content for social media, marketing campaigns, livestream highlights, and long-form storytelling projects. For YouTube, we are especially looking for students interested in managing and producing esports-focused series, from planning episodes through editing and publication.

Apply for Video Editor

See what student work looks like

Explore finished work from the program to see the kinds of projects you could help create. These are team channels and shared projects, rather than individual student portfolios.

Events students help bring to life

Event work can involve planning, setup, tournament operations, welcoming participants, and helping a team deliver an enjoyable experience.

  • Vandal Gaming Convention: planned for Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28, 2027.
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: weekly tournaments are planned; session times and locations will be announced.
  • Other community gaming: activities featuring games such as THE FINALS are being considered. Dates are not yet set.

Event plans are provided by program leadership and may change. Contact esports@uidaho.edu for current details.

Learn with the program's leadership

Students work with Wayne Ebenroth, Colby Smith, or Carson Cummins. Meet program leadership on the staff page.