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We are currently looking for a New Staff Coordinator! The New Staff Coordinator will be in charge of sorting through all of the applications we receive from people interested in volunteering for HPA staff. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and helping new staffers join the HPA Volunteer Team! We are looking for someone who can represent the HPA in a professional manner, and loves working and interacting with tons of new people who want to help the world break out of the mugg… Continue

[stolen from the main bog, this was actually written by Karen]

Today is Dinah’s birthday!!!

As our managing editor, past Tri-Wizard Tournament House Parties coordinator, and generally awesome staffer, Dinah has done so much for us in the past year…even when spending a semester abroad in Scotland!!! I know that for me personally, she has also been an incredible person to work with and a great friend. Here’s to wishing her a fantastic year ahead - you deserve it!! Happy Birthday!

Good morning everyone!

I am very sorry to announce that the HPA's executive director, and co-founder of the Harry Potter Alliance, Andrew Slack has resigned from his noble post effective immediately. The HPA will have a tumultuous time without him, and we on Staff are all very sorry to see him go.

Andrew surprised us with his announcement only this week, at our staff meeting, when he declared that he has found his true passion in life: belly dancing. And as I write these very words, Andrew is… Continue

Love to write? The HP Alliance is sending out a call for Copywriters! We are looking for individuals who would like to assist with producing written materials for the HPA (for example, pdf guides such as our Chapter Charms and marketing materials). College students with an interest in writing and or marketing are encouraged to apply! All applicants should submit at least two writing samples as well as a short paragraph on the type of writing you hope to do and/or the types of issues that… Continue

I just gotta say, I'm impressed with all of these blog posts.

For those who don't (or might) know me, I'm HPAKate from ustream and the Staff Coordinator for the HPA. I've been working for the HPA for a little bit over a year now, and I can say with complete honesty that I have never been this pumped about a project before. Seeing everyone discussing, blogging, and just generally having a good time has really given a spring in my step. Anyway, before I get too sappy... I look forward to seeing w… Continue