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Thanks for your interest in volunteering for Furrydelphia! We have various openings available that range from a few hours here and there to dedicated staffing roles to year-round volunteer jobs behind the scenes!
We understand that not everyone wants to dedicate their entire con time to staffing, but still want to help out where they can! To that end, we have a few labels to help you find the right role and understand your time commitment expectations. Each role will have their specific time commitment details in the posting itself, but in general these labels will denote the base commitment and what you'll recieve as a benefit of that commitment!
Time Commitment: 1-12 Hours, during the convention. Some pre-con meetings may be required.
A volunteer will only need to assist the con during the convention, filling specific holes in the staffing schedule or checking badges for a set period of time. This is considered an entry level role in most departments and does not require any special skills or huge time commitments.
Benefits: 10% Voucher for Con Store Merchandise after 8 hours of logged work. 50% compensation on base badge for next year after 8 hours. 100% compensation on next year's badge for 12+ hours and consideration of Staff promotion. Timesheet tracking will be required for this, and can be done in the app. Perennial Volunteers over 12 hours will get early access to room block in the next year if they continue on as a volunteer. Timesheet tracking will be required for this position!
Time Commitment: 12-24 Hours, during and/or before/after the convention. Pre-con meetings and Department Crash Meetings are required.
A Staff Member is required to put in at least 12 hours of tracked/untracked work supporting convention activities. Some departments may choose to track hours worked to ensure scheduling is kept consistent. Staff Members are considered to be the lifeblood of the convention and as such are asked to dedicate more time to the convention beyond being a volunteer, and will be assigned a specific department and supervisor as a result. You will be required to attend certian crash and pre-con meetings before the convention in order to get synchronized with your department and convention protocols.
Benefits: Blanket Discount on Con Store Merchandise, Early access to Room Block, Free Meals (to be determined closer to convention), 100% Comped Badge this year for Service
Time Commitment: 24+ Hours, during and before/after the convention. Pre-con meetings and planning meetings year-round will be required.
Lead Roles work directly under Department Heads and Board Members to ensure their section of the department runs smoothly. This can also include some supervisory roles. You will be asked to put in time and effort outside of the convention, attend planning and post-op meetings, and take on a junior leadership role in your department.
Benefits: Blanket Discount on Con Store Merchandise, Early access to Room Block, Free Meals (to be determined closer to convention), 100% Comped Badge this year for Service, Additional Access and Roll-in to Convention Event Management
Time Commitment: 12-24+ Hours, before/after the convention, some hours at-convention as needed. Pre-con meetings and planning meetings year-round will be required.
Year-Round Roles can range from Department Directorships to Corporate Roles (HR, Software, Etc.) that may require the bulk of their hours to be done before or after the convention occurs. These roles will not be required to work a majority of their hours during the convention, and will instead have their time tracked seperately depending on the department or corporate need.
Benefits: Blanket Discount on Con Store Merchandise, Early access to Room Block, Free Meals (to be determined closer to convention), 100% Comped Badge this year for Service
Software
Description: Work with Software to create Frontend UI using Angular, React, and/or vanilla Javascript. This position requires year-round assistance but very little work at-con.
Requirements: Knowledgable in Front end frameworks like Angular and React, Year-round time available to invest.
Apply for Frontend DeveloperDescription: Manage and develop backend code for our Python/PostgreSQL applications. This position requires knowledge of Django and Python.
Requirements: Django/Python proficency, year-round time to volunteer
Apply for Backend DeveloperDescription: Provide at-con support for software and troubleshooting. Work hand-in-hand with the technical team to understand the software and how to troubleshoot at-con.
Requirements: Ability to understand and develop workflows for troubleshooting in the field, Customer Service, Technical Literacy preferred
Apply for Software SupportIT
Description: Designing and installing computer networks, connections and cabling. Troubleshoot system failures. Repair of hardware. Able to think on own without hand holding.
Requirements: Some IT Desktop Support experience preferred, networking/computer systems knowledge preferred
Apply for IT TechDescription: Answer and direct troubleshooting tasks from Staff and Attendees. Fix small computer problems, desktop support, and others
Requirements: Customer Service, Desktop Support
Apply for IT SupportConvention Support
Description: General Volunteer that wants to assist on their own schedule. This position allows you to volunteer time to the convention without needing to be beholden to a shift schedule or department.
Requirements: Customer Service, Free Time, ability to follow instructions
Apply for Gofur VolunteerMarketing
Main Events
Description: Control levels & EQs for multiple inputs & outputs. Assist panelists with connecting computers etc. to house audio. Monitor levels and raise/lower as needed for optimum sound quality & volume.
Requirements: Mixing board exp. preferred, Sound equipment proficiency
Apply for Soundboard OperatorDescription: Controls light levels, colors, patterns, etc. for individual events. Toggles lighting board between pre-programmed scenes. Accentuates ongoing events and creates an exciting and engaging environment for viewers.
Requirements: Lighting board exp. preferred, Event lighting proficiency
Apply for Lighting OperatorDescription: Ahead of the convention, reviews DJ applications & assists with DJ schedule creation for nightly dances. During the convention, conducts setup and sound-check with DJs ahead of each dance.
Requirements: DJ/show management exp, Time management, DJ equipment proficiency, Works well with others
Apply for DJ CoordinatorStaff Artists
Description: This is a position for staff artists.
Requirements: N/a.
Apply for Staff ArtistAttendee Services
Description: Answer convention questions and provide attendee support at our information desk during the convention.
Requirements: Customer Service, Info Desk Experience
Apply for Guest Services AgentDescription: Assist the Attendee Services Director in running and managing the Attendee Services Department.
Requirements: Management Skills, Leadership Skills, ability to work in a team, customer service, conflict management
Apply for Attendee Services SecondOperations
Description: N/a
Requirements: N/a
Apply for Ops AssistantDescription: Patrol the convention's two Headless Lounges. Ensure the rooms are clean & stocked, water urns are filled, and attendees are behaved.
Requirements: Fursuiting exp. preferred, Customer service, Organization
Apply for Fursuit Services AttendantDescription: Patrol the convention's two Headless Lounges. Ensure the rooms are clean & stocked, water urns are filled, and attendees are behaved.
Requirements: Fursuiting exp. preferred, Customer service, Organization
Apply for Fursuit Services AttendantMarketplace
Description: Assist the lead for Artists Alley in management of the Artist Alley patrons, including cash handling and general customer service
Requirements: Customer Service, Money Handling, Work well in a team
Apply for Artists Alley AssistantDescription: Collect payments for Artist Alley purchases. Document completed purchases and calculate sales tax. Promote sales of Furrydelphia merch & fulfill on-site orders.
Requirements: Customer Service Background, Cashier duties
Apply for Marketplace AttendantDescription: Attend to dealer requests, check identification, and answer questions
Requirements: Customer Service, some technical knowledge helpful but not required
Apply for Dealers Services AttendantHospitality
No Open Positions for this Department.
Executive
No Open Positions for this Department.
Public Safety
Description: Work with a partner to monitor an access point from public hotel space into convention space. Visually confirm attendee badges to grant access.
Requirements: Door security (con badges), Conflict management, Teamwork, Attention to detail
Apply for Access ControllerDescription: Roam the convention with a partner to monitor the general convention floor and hotel public space as needed. Respond to dispatches from radio operators & follow commands issued by Public Safety heads.
Requirements: Customer service, Roaming security, Teamwork, Radio communications
Apply for Public Safety PatrollerDescription: Receive radio communications from field units. Coordinate with Public Safety heads to issue unit orders via radio. Thoroughly document incoming and outgoing information.
Requirements: High attention to detail, Excellent documentation skills, Radio communications, Strong organization
Apply for Radio OperatorDescription: Assist attendees with assorted medical issues. Respond in the field to medical emergencies. Stabilize critical injuries & prep for ambulance hand-off.
Requirements: EMT cert. or above, Expert in PA medical protocols, Strong teamwork skills, Excellent bedside manner
Apply for Medical TechProgramming
No Open Positions for this Department.
Registration
Description: Process attendee check-ins. Confirm identity & vaccination status with official government issue documents. Navigate registration database on a computer. Print & issue receipts.
Requirements: Customer service, Documentation, Computer literacy, Conflict management
Apply for Registration CashierDescription: Assemble merchandise packages based on orders displayed on a ticket screen. Deliver merch to attendees in a timely manner. Collect attendee signature to confirm hand-off of pre-paid merchandise.
Requirements: Customer service, Documentation, Electronic order fulfillment
Apply for Merch Line Operator