Open Staff Positions

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The charity department is a fun job but one not to take lightly! As a staffer in our charity department, you’ll help with fundraising efforts by taking in auction items, managing the bucket brigade fursuiters, counting cash donations, working with our sponsored charity and ensuring they are properly set up at their table, and opening and closing the department. Shifts are usually between 4 and 8 hours at a time but we are flexible so you can attend events that may be going on.

We’re looking for friendly and organized folks who care about our mission and community. Whether you have experience in nonprofits or just want to learn and help out, this is a great opportunity to contribute to something meaningful. By volunteering with us, you’ll help build a supportive community and help us meet our fundraising goals!

Job Highlights:

• Setting up and breaking down the charity room at the start and end of the convention.
• Working up to four (4) and eight (8) hour shifts.
• Taking in donations and logging items.
• Placing bid sheets out with donated items.
• Checking bid sheets to determine if they are full and items should go to voice auction.
• Assisting the director with the voice auction.
• Taking payments for won items via cash or credit card.
• Recruiting fursuiters and scheduling them for bucket brigade shifts.
• Counting cash at the start and end of the day and handing it off to a director or chairman.
• Giving out donation receipts for those who request them.

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The Dealers’ Den and Artists’ Alley is the center of creator commerce of our convention. Every person who walks through our doors is to be treated with the same patience and respect that you would want to be treated with. If someone has a question and you don’t know the answer, ask your department director. Some of the work you can be expected to do as a DD/AA staffer is to assist DD/AA members locate their assigned tables, making sure that all purchased services such as power or custom table layouts are set up correctly and that they are not encroaching on other dealers / artists areas.

Besides being a general point of contact while the den is open Furpocalypse usually has a lunch break for our dealers’ den. One of your functions will be making sure dealers receive their lunch vouchers before the den closes and closing the den at an appropriate time while making sure attendees are clear of the space. This work can be handled by both DD/AA staff and security volunteers.

The Con Store sells merchandise for the convention such as t-shirts, hoodies and annual themed merch, in addition to being our artist ally checkout. Working the con store and artist alley checkout you should expect to be working six hours at a time. Your department director will always try to schedule you around events you’re interested in, but it’s not always possible. In your role as staff, you will be assisting attendees with purchasing merchandise as well as processing transactions for artists in the Artist Alley.

Job Highlights:

• Setting up and breaking down the con store and Artist Alley daily.
• Working a minimum six (6) hour shift per day.
• Handling cash and credit card transactions.
• Processing transactions and distributing purchased items to attendees.
• Reading floor plans and diagrams to assist DD/AA members to their table.
• Acting as a general point of contact for all DD/AA members.
• Distributing lunch vouchers and closing the den at its respective times.

A note from our DD/AA Director, Mike Wolf:

“As the Artist Alley/Dealers Den Director, it’s my pleasure to bring together such a vibrant tapestry of creativity and passion. Each year, I look forward to this event with great anticipation, not just for the incredible artistry on display, but for the chance to meet and support the talented individuals who make our community so unique. We seek individuals who share our dedication to service and community spirit. We’re looking forward to hearing from and working with you!”

The Hospitality department focuses on making sure all guests and all staff members are comfortable throughout their con experience. We are a front facing department, working with attendees and staff at all fronts. We ensure the wellbeing of staff by providing perks such as full staff meals daily, designated snack stations throughout the con which are reserved for staff, and offering our assistance to departments which are short staffed when able.

We are searching for individuals able to greet attendees and staff members with a smile at all times, be able to work in high pressure, fast paced environments, and are able to communicate with all members of hospitality at all times. Hospitality is a fun department, we take pride in knowing everyone else is having fun. We are responsible for all food related services, water stations, staff related perks, memorizing the layout of the convention space, and so much more. By maintaining the sanity and integrity of all departments and attendees, we allow all operations to move steadily without any delay. We are supporters, willing to assist in other departments at any point in time. Hospitality requires maintaining a crucial balance of friendliness and professionalism. The normal hours of operation for Hospitality are 7am to 9pm. 

Job Highlights

• Setup and breakdown of coffee stations, banquet events, food receptions, etc.
• Constant communication with the Hospitality Liaison, other hospitality staff, and all other departments on hospitality related matters.
• Helping guests/attendees at all moments throughout the con
• Making sure all water stations are full and coffee stations are stocked. 
• Working shifts for (2) to (8) hours, with all shifts over (5) hours having built in breaks.
• Assisting other departments when needed
• Setting up and working through staff only events.
• Performing I.D Checks for events in which are age restrictive(18-21+)
• Maintaining a personal and professional relationship with all attendee levels, staff, and hotel staff.
• Badge Checking of events for those of a higher tier of registration

A special message from our Hospitality Liaison, Sakkii Jay:

“There’s something very rewarding about making sure everyone is comfortable in the convention environment. We try our best to provide a comfortable, fun, and well orchestrated experience to all our attendees and staff members. It is important to maintain that balance of fun and professionalism. It is something I take quite seriously. We are the hospitality department, we are everywhere, and we maintain everyone’s sanity for a glorious purpose, that purpose being Furpocalypse. If you feel you have what it takes to be a part of the best department of Furpocalypse, one that provides joy and happiness to so many individuals, one that maintains that perfect balance of fun and professionalism, join us for a truly memorable and unforgettable experience.”

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It is your show and we are just invited! Do you have an idea for a grand ballroom event for the convention? This position works before the convention on planning and running your event and taking charge of the ballroom at the convention during all event times. An average of 6 hours per day is expected for this role and scheduling is flexible. Preparation time put in before the convention will be considered towards this requirement.

You will be working with the Programming stage crew, the A/V department, and attendees participating in the event!

Duties of a coordinator will depend on the event itself and while this list may not catch everything, below is a general list of responsibilities for a coordinator:

• Pre-convention duties.
  • Meeting online once per month for regular Programming department meetings (with frequency to increase as the convention gets closer)
  • Preparing any sign-up form needed for the event and reviewing applicant responses in advance of the convention
  • Communicating with any attendees or hosts participating in the event
  • Preparing documentation for the event per current Department requirements
  • Working with Department leadership to ensure acquisition and/or transportation for all materials needed for the event

• At Convention duties.
  • Assisting with all attendee check-ins for the event
  • Instructing all necessary staff and volunteers of their roles during the event
  • Ensuring the event fits to the time slot provided
  • Ensuring all materials and chair moves are done before the public is allowed in

What would a furry convention be without fursuiters??? The Programming Department is looking for impassioned, high-energy furs to assist fellow congoers romping and roaming about throughout the weekend. An average of 6 hours per day is expected for this role and scheduling is flexible.

You’ll be working alongside other departments such as Hospitality, ConOps, Logistics and Security to make sure that everything is in its place and ready to run. Duties include assisting with Dance Comp, Fursuit Games, and the annual fursuit photo and parade, as well as setup and upkeep of Furpocalypse’s headless lounges.

Job Highlights:

• Setup, teardown and regular check-ins of the headless lounge spaces to:
  • Check water levels and inform Hospitality if bubblers need replenishing
  • Ensure that all attendees follow the rules in the headless lounge
  • Tidy the space as needed
  • Inform ConOps if trash needs to be removed
• Fursuit Photo and Parade:
  • Assisting with the parade route
  • Organizing and staging of fursuiters for the group photo
  • Counting fursuiters
• Helping with Fursuit Events:
  • Any pre-game sign-ups
  • Helping to referee any games
  • Setup, teardown and repacking suiter equipment
  • Help with distributing medals/awards
• Supporting any other events that require fursuit fans or water stations
• As a member of Programming, helping with chair moves in event spaces as needed

This is one of the most visible and interactive Programming positions that helps ensure all panels and workshops are running smoothly and on time! In this role, you will interact with panelists throughout the weekend, and collaborate with A/V and other members of Programming as needed.  An average of 6 hours per day is expected for this role and scheduling is flexible.

Some of the duties include panel setup, call time checks with panelists running late, and supply checks in panel rooms. Some duties are listed below but may not all be assigned to you as a staffer.

Job Highlights:

• Ensure the panel room chair layout is ready for the next event per the panelist request
• Ensure all requested materials provided by the convention are available in the room
• Ensure panelists are running on time and not cutting into another panelist’s time
• Collecting panel metrics to help with scheduling for future convention years
• Tidying up panel rooms as needed and informing ConOps if trash needs to be removed

The show must always go on! But how can it without your help? The Programming department is looking for energetic individuals to help our stage be a highlight of the weekend. 

As a member of the Programming department, you will be working with event coordinators, the A/V department, and attendees performing on stage to ensure a great show for everyone! An average of 6 hours per day is expected for this role and scheduling is flexible.

Job Highlights:

• Setup and teardown of stage props and backgrounds
• Ensuring that all performers safely navigate backstage areas
• Cleaning of backstage areas and informing ConOps if trash needs to be removed
• Helping with any audience participation during events (grabbing contestants from the audience or organizing lines for any Q&As)
• As a member of Programming, helping with chair moves in event spaces as needed

The registration department is the front most facing department of the convention that every attendee will interact with, so polite and professional attitudes are a must. Being a part of the registration team you should be as welcoming and helpful to our guests as we can be.

Use common sense when situations arise that directors should be informed of and brought in to handle. Examples include, not having a proper form of ID, having expired ID, having an incomplete minor consent form, unable to locate a pre-registration info, and any situation where you may feel liable for letting someone attend the convention who may be banned or disinvited. Important things to remember are to be calm, cool, centered, non confrontational. Just ask for help from a fellow staffer or director and we will be there to assist you.

Working in reg you should be able and willing to be at registration for up to 6 hours at a time or longer.  Department directors will always try to work around events that you wish to attend once the convention schedule is updated and published, but as reg staff we ask you to be flexible.

Expectations of guest privacy and handling PII (Personal Identifying Information) are an important aspect of your position. In your role working registration terminals and taking care of our guests, you will have access to personal information.  You will not use such information for your own personal reasons.  Furpocalypse has had and has continued to keep our guests’ privacy a top priority no matter who they are.  No recording, taking pictures, or documenting attendee info is allowed under any circumstances.  If you’re found capturing personal information on personal devices you’ll be asked to delete said information and asked to leave the convention.  

Job Highlights:

• Being the first front facing staff member most attendees will meet.
• Working a minimum six (6) hour shift per day.
• Handling cash and credit card payments.
• Maintaining control of your cash drawer at the beginning and end of your shift.
• Working with attendee PII and treating it with care.
• Distributing merchandise and pre-packing bags for sponsor levels.
• Ability to multitask and use a Windows-based computer.

A note from our Registration Director, Dragoon:

“As Director of Registration I personally take this role very seriously and I will not tolerate breaches in privacy in any way. But overall, have fun!  Once you get to know all of us at registration you’ll see we always have a fun time together.  We’re professional, but we always have a good time at our jobs.  Never take anything personal that an attendee may do in the moment when we’re busy.”

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Con security. The eyes, ears and paws on the ground at any convention! The Furpocalypse security department is looking for level headed and flexible individuals to fill some open positions we have on our security detail. Shifts average between four (4) and eight (8) hours cumulatively per day. Those with backgrounds in public safety and military are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals holding a Connecticut guard card are also encouraged to apply! Even if you don’t hold any prior experience in those fields, no worries! As long as you can keep a cool head in a stressful environment we feel you’ll thrive working in our department. Furpocalypse also does encourage EMT’s/Paramedics to apply though we do only work at a basic first aid level of care with all attendee care falling under Connecticut’s “Good Samaritan” law.

Job Highlights:

• Setup and teardown of the security department and various checkpoints.
• Signing our radios to staff members.
• Taking reports of lost and found items and logging them into our system.
• Patrolling both internal and external spaces of the hotel by foot or vehicle.
• Performing badge checks at events.
• Performing ID checks at 18+ events.
• Responding to emergency situations throughout the venue.
• Acting as line control during large scale events such as the fursuit parade and group photo.
• Working with our H.I.R.T. (Harassment & Incident Response Team) to take reports of harassment or other serious complaints 

Individuals with dispatch experience are also encouraged to apply as Furpocalypse does have an internal dispatch center that handles all internal and cross department communications during the event. Only individuals with dispatch experience will be selected for dispatcher duties as this is considered a senior level position. 

A note from our Security Director: “If you feel that wearing a uniform and carrying a radio are a “power trip” for you, you may want to look into helping out in other areas. Furpocalypse takes its security department very seriously and individuals will be vetted thoroughly during the interview process with general scenarios and role play situations. If you feel that anything in your background or experiences within the community may make you biased when handling a situation, please inform us of that during your interview. Otherwise, we strive to be the “Gold Standard” of convention security. Level heads and communication can diffuse almost any situation you may find yourself in. Good luck, and I look forward to seeing your application!”

Furries love tabletop gaming, and the room is always hopping every hour of the con. Tabletop Gaming is looking for RPG, board, and card gamers to assist in supervising the room. We also would love people who have ideas for games they would like to introduce to the con attendees, or even run a few teaching sessions. If it has something to do with tabletop, all ideas are welcome.

For staffing requirements, staff would have to commit to an average 4 to 8 hours (flexible, split shifts, and the like are fine) per day of the con.

Most importantly, a tabletop room staff member is expected to know the con’s code of conduct. They must make sure every attendee is safe and following the code of conduct. If you are comfortable resolving and de-escalating minor infractions, it is a plus, but if not, con security should be contacted.

That being said, a good candidate should display sound judgment and the ability to de-escalate situations. You are responsible for:

• Signing in and out games for lending to con goers.
• Monitoring the use of signed out properties for theft or damage. Record any incidents.
• Keeping record of all games attendees lend to the convention for the duration of the weekend. Who lent the asset and if there are any rules around food or drink use around the asset.
• Cleaning and tidying up the tabletop room on an as needed basis. Monitoring trash levels. Checking the water supply. Making sure the room is comfortable.
• Responding to the needs of attendees as they come up.

However, it is not required to know how to play the games, and this area of the convention tends to be lower physical energy and a bit quieter / low key than a lot of places in the con. If you think this area might help feel free to apply!

If you do know how to play the games, though, as long as the main duties are taken care of as a first priority you can assist con-goers with how to play, rules clarifications, and game advice. You can play a game, but you must be interruptible at any time to take care of your core duties.

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