Staff Onboarding Checklist¶
New staff members should complete the following before moderating independently.
Reading¶
- [ ] Staff Handbook
- [ ] Governance Framework
- [ ] Server Rules
- [ ] Moderation Workflow
- [ ] Documentation Standards
Access¶
- [ ] Discord permissions assigned.
- [ ] Administrative roles verified.
- [ ] MFA enabled.
- [ ] Administrative commands tested.
- [ ] Staff channels accessible.
Training¶
- [ ] Shadow an experienced moderator.
- [ ] Complete a sample investigation.
- [ ] Review documentation expectations.
- [ ] Learn the appeals process.
- [ ] Understand review requirements.
Expectations¶
New staff should understand that:
- Asking questions is encouraged.
- Consistency is more important than speed.
- Documentation is part of moderation.
- Professionalism is expected at all times.
No one is expected to know everything on day one.
The goal is steady improvement through experience, mentorship, and collaboration.