NatsuCon Staff Positions are open!
That’s right! If you’ve wanted to get in on the behind-the-scenes action of an anime convention – this is your chance! Get onboard with a growing convention and with your help we can make it a great second year!
The available Staff Positions are listed below. Please note that the Staff Positions marked with an asterisk (*) are tentative and may be filled only if we have enough people.
If any of these interest you, we ask that you please fill out the Staff Application and send it, along with a résumé, to: natsucon@gmail.com
(While a résumé is not required, we strongly urge you to create one.)
Download the Application Here!
Programming Staff – Have what it takes to organize and execute a myriad of events, all in one weekend? Do you have some unique and exciting ideas for events or panels? Then apply for programming staff where you can collaborate to schedule panels, coordinate main events, and much more!
Sales Staff* – Help NatsuCon on the business end – selling ads, pitching sponsorships, and advertising the convention! NatsuCon is looking for motivated individuals who are interested in achieving goals and reaching out to the community. If this sounds like you, apply today!
Gaming Staff – If you know a decent amount about videogames, or tabletop gaming, and would be interested in helping coordinate the game room for NatsuCon in 2010, this is the job for you. You also will be responsible for assisting with gaming tournaments and keeping tabs on the gaming room during the convention.
A/V Staff – If you’re up to date with electronics, and could put your knowledge to good use, A/V Staff is the route to take. You would be responsible for setting up and operating equipment throughout the convention weekend. This includes but is not limited to the dances, Masquerade, Date Auction, Anime Rooms, and panel rooms.
Volunteer Coordination Staff* – This one is for people with good organizational skills. No convention is able to run without its volunteers, and those volunteers need someone to help get coordinated and stay on task. By taking this position, you would grease the wheels of the convention, assuring wherever help was needed, help was provided.
Vendor’s Room Staff* – Work to arrange and sign vendors for NatsuCon 2010, and aid in setup. During the weekend, you would be required to stay in contact with all vendors and provide satisfactory service.
Artist Alley Staff – Help your fellow artists gain exposure by organizing the Artist’s Alley, and prevent plagiarism and copyright infringement. Working as AA Staff you would be in charge of signing artists to a roster for NatsuCon 2010 and providing a satisfactory experience for the artists.
Printing Staff – If you have experience with the terms A4, 65lbs, or Sheaf, you should consider Printing Staff. Printing staff is responsible for seeing that the program books, schedules, and any fliers or posters printed for NatsuCon are done so in a timely and efficient manner, and delivered accordingly.
Design Staff – Designers are needed for graphic design and/or web design! A portfolio or several examples of work must be submitted to apply. This is one of the only Staff positions that requires no on-site work at the convention. The abilities to be creative and meet deadlines are a must! Designer Staff will be responsible for designing the website, fliers, program booklets – and any other design needs that may come up!
Con Ops Staff – When the going gets tough, the tough get Con Ops. Convention Operations Staff see to it that the convention goes with as little trouble as possible. Con Ops are responsible for checking props, crowd control, moving equipment, and taking care to help attendees. Must be punctual and good with people!
Security – To make sure the convention experience is enjoyable to all, Security is in place to keep the unexpected from causing trouble. Jobs range from door control, crowd control, and incident response to general oversight and keeping the peace. Security Staff must be 21+, be willing to work with people, responsible, and able to keep calm amidst stressful situations. Attendance to meetings before the convention is required for anyone intending to apply.
Guest Security* – The best of the best, Guest Security is comprised of several individuals who would be willing to operate as personal liaisons to the Special Guests NatsuCon will have in 2010. Guest Security would accompany guests throughout the venue during the weekend and make sure to provide safety for the guests. Unlike all other staff positions, Guest Security will require an extensive interview. Applicants should be personable, professional, and in good health. Guest Security Guards will be presented opportunities where quick thinking and good-decision making will be tested. Attendance to meetings before the convention will be required. Shifts will begin on Thursday morning before the convention, and will last until the last guest’s departure. Please note that this job is NOT suited to people that want to simply talk up guests about their work and get autographs!
