Marketplace
Registration
Software
Executive
Marketing
Programming
Board Gaming
Staff Office
Attendee Services
Operations
Art and Branding
Hospitality
Main Events
Public Safety
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
Marketplace
Description: Attend to dealer requests, check identification, and answer questions
Requirements: Customer Service, some technical knowledge helpful but not required
Apply for Dealers Services AttendantRegistration
Description: 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 OperatorDescription: 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 CashierSoftware
Description: TBD
Requirements: TBD
Apply for Software StaffExecutive
No Open Positions for this Department.
IT
Description: 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 SupportMarketing
No Open Positions for this Department.
Programming
No Open Positions for this Department.
Board Gaming
No Open Positions for this Department.
Staff Office
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 VolunteerAttendee Services
No Open Positions for this Department.
Operations
No Open Positions for this Department.
Art and Branding
No Open Positions for this Department.
Hospitality
Description: The hospitality department is made up of staffers willing to run events at con, and outside the convention as well as being upbeat for congoers at the convention.
Requirements: Happy, outgoing, and positive people; love running around helping our attendees.
Apply for Hospitality StaffMain Events
Description: 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: 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 OperatorPublic Safety
Description: 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 TechDescription: 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: 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: 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 Controller
