STAFF OPENINGS.
Thank you for taking an interest in being a part of our wonderful Anthro New England con staff! Our team is committed to giving our attendees the best experience possible. As such, we hold our staff to a very high standard.
ANE staff roles are volunteer positions, but there are rewards for being staff – read on to see what staffing a con entails as well as what benefits come along with the positions.
Please review the below information in full before submitting an application – it’s important you understand the full extent of what your role entails!
STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Anthro New England staffers are held to a standard of behavior above our attendees. You must have a good attitude, be willing to work as part of a team, and be able to communicate!
- Anthro New England staffers are expected to work for a significant part of each day at the convention. Generally a minimum of eight hours per day is typical. Exceptions include those roles that put in similar hours before the convention.
- Prospective staff members should have a general idea of what position they feel they would fit in, even if that position is “general support person.”
- Prospective staff members should be prepared to attend online meetings ahead of the convention; we do not require that you attend every meeting, and meetings are not very frequent, but these are helpful to keep all staffers informed.
Being a staffer is a commitment and is not for everyone! Volunteer positions are always available if you still want to pitch in but would prefer a lower-commitment role. If you are interested, however, please peruse our open positions below!
STAFF PERKS.
Joining con staff definitely comes with benefits! All staff will receive the following perks:
- Con Staff T-Shirt
- Attendee Level Registration
- Other Perks (TBD)
In addition, Core Staff will receive:
- Staff Hotel Room Space (Shared with other staff)
- Additional Perks (TBD)
HOW DO I JOIN?
Read through the current openings and each positions requirements, then apply by clicking the button at the bottom of this page and fill out the form!
SAFETY STAFF.
Convention safety staff are one of the major faces of Anthro New England, and are primarily considered a customer service role. Safety staff will be expected to familiarize themselves with Anthro New England policies and procedures, venue layout, schedule, etc; and be expected to answer attendee questions as they arise. Additionally, safety staff will have responsibilities for crowd management such as badge checking, line management, elevator management, etc. Most safety staff will be on scheduled routine patrols throughout the convention function space, and will be expected to respond to various incidents as they arise, and either handle them, or escalate them to their shift lead as appropriate. Safety staff will be expected to be able to take and log comprehensive incident reports digitally, manage sensitive information, manage the Anthro New England lost and found, etc. This is a core staff position.