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Staff Openings
Available positions are posted below.Human Resources
Invited Staff
Public Relations
Social Media Staff
Year-round position, 7 hrs/week plus at event shifts
Reports to Social Media Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator
Assist the Social Media Coordinator and Assistant Social Media Coordinator as required;
Monitor and respond to comments and inquiries on assigned social networking platform;
Man the Social Media table/booth during the event.
Qualifications
Must be an avid social media user of all platforms
Excellent communication skills and impeccable command of the English language.
Able to professionally, assertively, and cordially handle difficult community members or situations
An excellent understanding of the community (i.e. Fandom) that Animethon serves.
Must have clean and/or professional conduct on personal social media platforms
Safety and Policy Compliance
Safety Staff
-Ability to work well individually and in groups.
-Maintain and communicate the event rules to patrons.
-Maintain a professional customer service attitude.
-Willingness to take and write reports as needed.
-Ensure that the safety and fire code policies and procedures are followed and communicated.
-Perform line control duties and crowd dispersion/reorganization as required.
-Keep foot traffic flowing in highly congested areas.
-Follow instructions as provided by the Head of Safety, Assistant Head of Safety, or Safety Schedule Coordinator.
-Experience in line and/or crowd control is an asset.
Site Operations
Logistics Staff
storage within time frames. Staff answer to the Logistics Manager and Assistant Logistics Manager or
their Team Lead while on a project.
Responsibilities:
– Assist with load in, Setup, Teardown, and load out to and from Site
– Complete all objectives within timeframe
– Work with other departments to complete tasks when necessary
– Deliver requested items to departments during Event
– Monitor/Maintain Logistics Room during Event
Qualifications:
– A logical and systematic approach to work
– Good time management ability
– Strong problem solving and decision making skills, as well as being able to think laterally and
offer creative solutions
– Experience working with inventory, shipping, or equivalent
– The ability to manage change and handle stress in a fast-moving environment, as well as being
able to cope with standby times/downtime in a constructive manner
– Excellent communication (both oral and written)
– A positive attitude toward external suggestions and continued learning
– Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
– Own PPE/Protective Footwear is recommended, but gloves and hi-vis are available from Site.
Technical Staff
- Helps to ensure all A/V & Computer equipment is in working order for all events using them.
- Provide technical support to Guests and Panelists prior to the start of their panels.
- Respond to Technical support requests as required.
- Assists The IT/Technical Services Manager, Technical Coordinator or IT Coordinator with any other additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Good technical aptitude and problem solving skills.
- Good understanding of computers and/or audio/video equipment.
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