Be a Change-Maker: Games Outreach Coordinator!
ORGANIZATION: SAN QUENTIN SKUNKWORKS
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Transform Justice with San Quentin SkunkWorks!
Do you believe in the power of creativity to drive social change? At San Quentin SkunkWorks, we’re not just talking about transformation-we’re building it, game by game.
Who We Are:
San Quentin SkunkWorks is an innovation lab inside San Quentin State Prison, led by incarcerated people who use gaming to break down the barriers of a racially and socially segregated environment. Through our unique gaming events, we challenge stereotypes, bridge divides, and create community from within.
We’re Looking for a Games Outreach Coordinator!
Are you passionate about using games to connect people and build community? As our Games Outreach Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of expanding our transformative gaming initiatives, engaging both the inside and outside communities in our mission for change.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead Gaming Events: Plan and manage engaging gaming events inside San Quentin, helping to create a more inclusive, unified environment.
- Build Partnerships: Recruit local game stores and other community partners to support our events, creating strong, lasting connections.
- Collaborate with Impact Team: Work closely with our Incarcerated Impact Team to bring innovative projects to life.
- Amplify Our Reach: Spread the word about our groundbreaking initiatives and build a network of passionate supporters.
Why Join Us?
- Be a Force for Change: Help redefine what’s possible in the criminal justice system through creative, community-focused gaming initiatives.
- Work with Purpose: Partner with a dedicated team committed to making a real impact from the inside out.
- Make History: Join a pioneering effort that’s breaking down walls and fostering unity in one of the most divided environments.
Ready to make a difference through the power of play? Apply now to become our Games Outreach Coordinator and help change the world, one game at a time.
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About SAN QUENTIN SKUNKWORKS
Location:
1 MAIN ST, #484, SAN QUENTIN, CA 94964, US
Mission Statement
San Quentin SkunkWorks is a nonprofit innovation lab founded inside prison by incarcerated people. We’re not here to fix broken systems--we’re here to redesign them. Our mission is to unite the leadership and ingenuity of incarcerated changemakers with professionals on the outside to transform the justice system from the inside out. Every project we launch--from restorative gaming to AI-driven sentencing reform--is driven by real-world impact and radical collaboration. We believe incarceration can be a launchpad for growth, not a dead end. Our values--compassion, integrity, justice, and audacity--aren’t just words. They’re the blueprint. Volunteering with us isn’t about service. It’s about joining a team that’s building what’s never been built before. From behind bars, we’re shaping a future that works better for everyone.
Description
SkunkWorks started as a bold idea inside San Quentin: what if incarceration could become a launchpad for change? Founded by incarcerated people and built in partnership with outside professionals, we’ve grown into a nationally recognized innovation lab inside prison walls.
Our goal is simple but radical: transform the justice system by centering the leadership of the people most impacted by it. We design and test scalable solutions-then push to bring them beyond the walls.
Our programs include Transformative Gaming (which brings over 150 people together monthly to change prison culture), RighteousReview (an AI-powered tool to uncover bias in sentencing), and Chiaroscuro (a large-scale art initiative to reclaim prison spaces with color and beauty).
We’ve been featured on the front page of the LA Times and are backed by CDCR. But our biggest achievement? Building a movement where incarcerated people lead-and the world listens.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Arts & Culture,
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1 Main StreetSan Quentin, CA 94964
(37.9429 ,-122.48058 )
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Advertising
- Networking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- For this role, you’ll commit to 2 hours on-site at San Quentin each week, with additional time as needed to support our initiatives and drive meaningful change.
- Must have access to reliable internet and the ability to participate in virtual meetings, as well as the ability to travel locally. Game store contacts a plus but not required.