WESTERN PA
Odyssey of the Mind

Did you ever think... I'd love to be an OMer?
Now is your chance!
We have several open positions for a diverse cast of characters.
Please consider lending your time and talent to our "Division V" Team!
(We're the volunteers behind all things WPA Odyssey.)
We Promise
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You'll be allowed to enter the scoreroom!
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You can ask for assistance to help solve any problem!
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You won't have to make 4 copies of your paperwork!
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You'll get to write your own sticky notes!
And best of all...
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You'll get to hang out with other OMer wanna-bes & used-to-bes!!
Join our WPA D-V Team today!
No experience is necessary. We have mentors to get you started.
Contact your RDs for more info. See application below.
OPEN POSITIONS
Assistant Problem Captains for Problem 3 and Problem 5
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Attends State PC training in January to learn about the problem. (Travel and hotel are covered by PA Odyssey.)
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Attends Regional Judges training to train our local judges.
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Sets up your competition sites the Friday before WPA Competition & manages your competition sites during Competition day.
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As part of the WPA Board, attend a few Board meetings.
Assistant Problem Captains for the Score Room
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Attend State PC training in January to learn about the score room. (Travel and hotel are covered by PA Odyssey.)
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Manage the Regions computers and printers used in scoring.
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Attend Spontaneous Fun Day and run the Score Room.
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Sets up the score room the Friday before WPA Competition & manages your competition sites during Competition day.
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As part of the WPA Board, attend a few Board meetings.
Assistant Merchandise Chair
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Help Chair with all endeavors related to merch at various events: sales, raffles, inventory, design, etc.
Spontaneous Fun Day Co-Coordinator
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Help select spontaneous problems, create the competition schedule, and set up the evening before for Fun Day.
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Day of coordination and trouble-shooting
Public Relations and Alumni Coordinators
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Relatively new positions and open to interpretation! The goal is to get Odyssey on the map and on the minds of people in our region - and to encourage alumni participation in Odyssey.
Primary Problem Captain and Co-Captain IN TRAINING
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Shadow our Primary PCs as they complete their final year before they retire. A great way to prepare for the Primary PC job for next year!