Help Support the ESRA Mission
ESRA is always looking for highly motivated volunteers who have some free time to support our mission. The International Rocket Engineering Competition takes a lot of work and we can use everything from judges to runners, logistics to legal, livestream technicians and camera operators, below are a just a few examples of ways to help!
If you are interested in joining us, click the link below and complete the form to tell us about your interest and skills. One of our volunteer staff members will reach out to you and get you started. Welcome to ESRA!
Have questions? Contact the Executive Director at [email protected].
Click HERE to begin filling out the 2025 ESRA Volunteer Form
If you are interested in joining us, click the link below and complete the form to tell us about your interest and skills. One of our volunteer staff members will reach out to you and get you started. Welcome to ESRA!
Have questions? Contact the Executive Director at [email protected].
Click HERE to begin filling out the 2025 ESRA Volunteer Form
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Livestream, Web and Social Media Team |
Do you have an interest in learning or have experience hosting livestream events? Do you have UAS experience or want to work in front of or behind the camera? Perhaps you want to monitor livestream feeds and ensure the back end is running smoothly? We have a need for you! Livestreaming began for ESRA during the 2022 Spaceport America Cup and we are looking to grow our capacity.
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Judging Student Team Submissions
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ESRA is always seeking new judges with experience in rocketry, engineering, electronics, structures, chemistry, etc. A judging panel with diverse experience benefits the students. Therefore, not every judge need be an expert in rocket propulsion. This is a great opportunity to recruit top talent for your company.
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Launch Operations and Pad Support |
We are looking for individuals and judges to help facilitate operations, make sure teams use the correct rails, teach those unfamiliar with the ESRA rails how to use them, and make sure teams follow proper safety practices at the pad. Any NAR, Tripoli, or other high power rocket (HPR) experience is greatly desired.
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Range Safety Team
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This role is very specific to safety inspection and evaluating team projects for launch success criteria. We are always looking for strong high power rocketry experts and industry engineers/leaders with expertise in solid, hybrid and liquid motor design, development and testing. Tripoli or NAR Level 3, TAP or L3CC credentials are greatly desired.
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Registration and Event Logistics Management |
This team specializes in event scheduling, coordination, student/volunteer registration and overall event logistics. Communications and organizational skills are very much required for this role
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Volunteer Support |
Direct support and assistance of the 100+ ESRA Volunteers. Ensuring that all of our volunteers are hydrated and well fed helps keep the team healthy, happy and productive. Hundreds of cases of water, gatorade and lots of snacks. Delivering breakfast and lunch meals to the teams and driving golf carts all around the launch areas.
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Online Merchandising, Sales, and Logistics |
We have long desired to establish a well run online store for ESRA and IREC merchandise as well as in-person sales to support the mission of ESRA. If you have skills or want to learn how to support sales and logistics, join our team of dedicated volunteers!
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Chair of the Academic Advisory Board |
The Chair of the Academic Advisory Board plays a crucial leadership role ensuring the global academic and industry relevance of ESRA programs and the International Rocket Engineering Competition. Collaborating with academic and industry experts, the Chair leads the advisory board in providing ESRA with strategic guidance, fostering opportunities for publishable student research, and maintaining IREC as a premier, globally recognized competition for hands-on STEM learning that effectively prepares students for impactful careers in the aerospace sector and academia.
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