The Chair presides at all meetings of the organization if not otherwise specified, performs general supervision of the affairs of the organization, personally represents the organization on proper occasions and in business contacts, and assists all other officers and managing directors of the organization in their records, correspondence, and other organization duties. The Chair oversees the Staff Relations, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and Outreach teams for the organization, focusing on projects that help support the overall success of the organization. The Chair also supervises the Charity and Nonprofit Grants teams to help facilitate fundraising efforts for the organization.

Assistant to the Chair department in performing tasks necessary to the success of the team. Provides administrative support to the Chair and Vice Chairs as needed to ensure efficient operation of the chair department as a whole. Handles answering emails as directed, organizing, planning, and scheduling meetings for the executive team with both internal and external teams as well as taking notes from said meetings. Assist with the preparation of department reports and helps organize and maintain the Chair portion of the Visibility Project. Uses knowledge of convention and department policies and procedures to aid the Chair in creating and executing plans for the future of the department and the organization.

Responsible for coordinating staff engagement events throughout the year including staff appreciation dinner. Assists with implementation of other staff engagement initiatives, partnering with the Membership and Operations areas as necessary. Partners with Publicity to communicate information regarding any staff events.

Supports the Staff Events Lead in planning and coordinating staff events, including sourcing supplies, set-up, tear-down, and advertising. Also helps communicate information to other staff

Oversee all teams reporting to the Chair which focus primarily on external support. Assist with oversight of ongoing projects, as well as progression throughout the year. Will assist with other assigned projects as needed.

Full-year position. Assist the Vice Chair in External Support and/or the Chair in the creation and management of the overall charity plan for the convention and oversee projects related to charity endeavors.

Full-year position. Assist the Charity Lead in the execution of charity-related tasks and events before, during, and after the convention.

Full-year position. Assist the Charity Lead in the creation and management of the overall charity plan for the convention and oversee projects related to charity endeavors.

Mid-year through con position. Assist the Charity Auction Facilitator with the execution of charity events as well as any other responsibilities assigned to them by their Lead or the Chair. Will cross cover Art Show.

Full-year position. Assist the Charity Lead in the construction of the Art Show and is responsible for the operation of the Art Show at the convention.

Mid-year through con position. Assist the Art Show Coordinator with the execution of Art Show events as well as any other responsibilities assigned to them by their Lead or the Chair. Will cross cover Charity Auction Support.

Full-year position. Assist the Charity Lead in the development and execution of the Photobooth and specifically in charge of recruitment of photographers as well as responsible for the operation of the Photobooth at the convention.

Mid-year through con position. Assist the Photobooth Lead with the execution of Photobooth events as well as any other responsibilities assigned to them by the Charity and Multimedia team or the Chair. Will cross cover with the Multimedia team.

Full-year position. Lead the logistical coordination for Outreach events including recruiting staff, arranging pick-up and transport of supplies, designating lead(s) for an event, and working to make sure each events go smoothly.

Full-year position. Work with the Outreach Lead to coordinate logistics for Outreach events as needed. Take a primary role in traveling to and taking point running events. Work with their lead to coordinate some events.

Manages the Nonprofit Grants team. Works with other teams to coordinate donations, sponsorships, and partnerships to support our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Altonimbus Entertainment, as well as to help obtain funding for Kumoricon.

Research grant opportunities and writing to receive grants. Understand and manage deadlines. Responsible for coordinating and processing donations made to the convention via industry sources.

Oversees all teams reporting to the Chair which focus on internal support. Assists before and throughout the convention as a resource for staff, volunteers, and attendees. Can include receiving feedback, serving as mediation between parties, and assisting with disputes, among other services related to serving the staff membership. Will assist with other assigned projects as needed.

Provides administration and oversight to the Internal Support teams. One Administrator will focus on Staff Relations and EDI, and the other will focus on training, development, and recruitment.

Curate content for EDI training, host/facilitate events, train staff, and bring in keynote speakers. Know topics well enough to answer questions.

Assist the EDI Facilitator with facilitating events, training staff, and develop processes from an EDI lens. Also works as a subject matter expert on EDI for the organization.

Accessibility Lead is a year round position that will research possible disability accommodation requirements and best practices to help Kumoricon's executive team update existing and craft new convention-wide accessibility policies and procedures. In addition the Lead will work with Infrastructure and Programming on event space accommodations and accessibility services provided by the venue, with Publicity on creating and distributing communication material on convention policies, and with Operations and Chair on enforcing and executing accessibility policies once in place. The Lead will help facilitate the training of all teams within the convention to make sure all areas are aware of and up to date on accessibility policies and procedures. They will help create a list and procure materials for the Accessibility team and train necessary teams or positions on their use. The Lead will be responsible for answering any email communication from either attendees or other convention teams in a timely manner. During the convention the Lead will work with the Accessibility Liaisons and Support team to handle escalated accessibility issues on an on-call basis. They will meet with management of various convention teams for daily debriefings and work to come up with resolutions for possible issues relating to accessibility that may have happened during the day. The Lead will also work with the Registration area to facilitate training of anyone working at the Accessibility Check-in Booth so they can offer general assistance as needed.

Accessibility Liaison will assist the Accessibility Lead with pre-con projects (research, documentation, policy set-up, etc.) on an as-needed basis and will assist the Lead with accessibility training for all teams within the convention. At-con the Liaison will be in charge of managing issues as they arise and monitoring convention communication channels (radio, email, Discord, or phone) and deploy Accessibility Support as needed.

Accessibility Support are required to attend at least one training prior to con to make sure they are fully informed on all convention accessibility policies and disability accommodations available to attendees. At-con Accessibility Support will report to the Accessibility Liaison at the start and end of each shift. During shift Accessibility Support will check in with other departments to see what needs might exist and help solve or escalate situations as needed. Support are also in charge of checking on and maintaining the AFK Room during open hours. Accessibility Support will also be responsible for reporting to the Liaison and Lead at the end of their shift on interactions with attendees and other departments as well as communicating the highlights to the next staff member on duty. This position is a good add on option for any person that holds another mobile position in any other department

Assist as a relations specialist for staff. Can include receiving feedback, serving as mediation between parties, and assisting with disputes, among other services related to serving staff and membership. Assist in coordinating Staff Relations staff and resolving situations elevated to them. Partners with Operations regarding any incidents that need support.

Develop and maintain explanatory guides and training material (such as staff quizzes) based on convention policies and practices. This position includes maintaining the staff manual.

Coordinate with universities and other organizations such as internship programs and career centers to build partnerships for the purpose of internal recruitment. Builds and implements staff recruitment plans.

The Director of Infrastructure is responsible for contracting the organization's event space, hotel room block, and decorator. In addition, Infrastructure also facilitates communication between our venues, hotels, decorators, and internal Kumoricon teams.

Facilitate relations between Kumoricon and the decorator contractor overseeing Halls A+A1+B+C+D. Throughout the year, work with Chair (Charity Auction and Photobooth), Infrastructure (KumoriMarket), Membership (Registration), Programming (Video Gaming and Main Events), and Relations (Autographs) with their designs within the Oregon Convention Center Exhibit Halls and communicate them and any changes made to the decorator.

Full-year position. Assist the Director as assigned. This position works with the Director and other executive staff to oversee the smooth operation of the department. Responsible for tracking department projects, email responses.

Full-year position. Assist the Director as assigned. This position works directly alongside the Director with the hotel, venue, expo services contractors, Travel Portland, and other Infrastructure-related communications through the year. During the convention there will be a lot of on-the-spot problem solving required in this position. Oversee Infrastructure staff members (within Facilities, KumoriMarket, IT, and Hotel teams), answer emails, participate in meetings with relevant contacts as well as internal meetings, help train staff within your sub departments, and monitor internal communications channels throughout the year.

Primarily at-con position. Schedule and oversee office staff, and coordinate with director on duty and other staff in response to Infrastructure requests.

At-con position. Operate the Infrastructure Office. Use department computer to track reports and known issues as they come up, and follow up on open requests with Director and/or appropriate staff. Monitor internal communication channels and acknowledge correspondence.

Full-year position. Assist the Infrastructure executives in venue and convention Infrastructure-related communications. Oversee staff responsible for working directly with the convention venue during the week of the convention, tracking who is on shift and who is on call. Work with Infrastructure Office Staff to problem-solve any open requests for the department in regards to the OCC.

Full-year position. Assist the Infrastructure executives and Facilities Liaison in venue and convention Infrastructure-related communications. Oversee staff responsible for working directly with the convention venue during the week of the convention, tracking who is on shift and who is on call. Work with Infrastructure Office Staff to problem-solve any open requests for the department in regards to the OCC.

Primarily at-con position. Work is also available during load-in/load-out hours. Responsibilities include problem solving on site when Infrastructure-related problems arise, answering questions, and checking in regularly to make sure that everything is running smoothly. This position interacts with Oregon Convention Center staff directly. On occasion this position will work directly with staff from other departments and (less frequently) attendees as needed due to its problem solving nature.

Full-year position. Pre-con work includes using department resources to answer email in a help desk-like manner, attending work party with Infrastructure leadership to coordinate room rates and room nights for staff and attendee accommodations. At-con responsibilities are largely problem solving on site if a hotel-related problem arises, answering questions, and checking in regularly to make sure that everything is running smoothly. This position sometimes interacts with hotel staff directly, as well as involving outward-facing work directly with staff and attendees as needed due to its problem solving nature. Must be able to type, do data entry, do some customer service work both in person and online, and be available for some amount of pre-con training as well as pre-con work. Age 21+ requirement due to needing to check in on rooms serving alcohol and be in age 21+ spaces.

Full-year position. Pre-con work includes using department resources to answer email in a help desk-like manner, attending work party with Infrastructure leadership to coordinate room rates and room nights for staff and attendee accommodations. At-con responsibilities are largely problem solving on site if a hotel-related problem arises, answering questions, and checking in regularly to make sure that everything is running smoothly. This position sometimes interacts with hotel staff directly, as well as involving outward-facing work directly with staff and attendees as needed due to its problem solving nature. Must be able to type, do data entry, do some customer service work both in person and online, and be available for some amount of pre-con training as well as pre-con work. Age 21+ requirement due to needing to check in on rooms serving alcohol and be in age 21+ spaces.

Full-year position. Pre-con work includes using department resources to answer email in a help desk-like manner, attending work party with Infrastructure leadership to coordinate room rates and room nights for convention staff and attendee accommodations. At-con responsibilities are largely problem solving on site if a hotel-related problem arises, answering questions, and checking in regularly to make sure that everything is running smoothly. This position sometimes interacts with hotel staff directly, as well as involving outward-facing work directly with staff and attendees as needed due to its problem solving nature. Must be able to type, do data entry, do some customer service work both in person and online, and be available for some amount of pre-con training as well as pre-con work.

At-con position. Assist Hotel Liaisons in checking in on the hotel event spaces, reporting any requests, inaccuracies in layouts, lock or unlock requests, rooms cleared the night, roaming the floors to assist as needed. Trained on hotel policies, staff hotel room-night program, hotel staff rate, the services which Hotel Liaisons can support with, and how to appropriately report any issues/inquiries/requests to the appropriate party (Relations, Hotel Liaisons, Operations).

The IT Manager is the primary interface for the IT team and other parties including different departments, the board, and Infrastructure contacts related to IT, and negotiating with vendors. The goal is to help set realistic project goals, ensure that they are completed on schedule and on budget, and keep the convention running smoothly. Kumoricon IT is responsible for 4 main deliveries: Long term projects are the year-after-year continuous work of the IT management including but not limited to the upkeep and maintenance of Kumoricon servers, Kumoricon IT-related inventory (for example Registration's computers or the convention's thin-client computers), Kumoricon helpdesk ticketing system, Kumoricon PRTG server (monitoring server); short term projects/ad-hoc projects that need to be accomplished within the certain convention year (which get moved to long term projects if they become permanent) and include but are not limited to new and upcoming projects that departments have that include IT work, such as streamer setups for experimental/new gaming content; at-con setup that involves setup of all departments' offices that have IT-related inventory and includes but is not limited to setting up computers, printers, network equipment, and Ethernet connections in both the main venue and hotel venue spaces; and at-con issues; this involves any issues that arise during the convention, which include but are not limited to troubleshooting connectivity issues for various department offices as related to IT-related inventory (best effort will be given to any non-IT-related inventory) and troubleshooting device issues for various department offices as related to IT-related inventory (best effort will be given to any non-IT-related inventory.) IT Managers are directly involved with all IT staff discussions and recruitment, and staff scheduling. IT Managers put in financial requests with their executives on behalf of their subdepartment as well as maintaining subscriptions to IT-related services (examples being Windows licenses, Office suite, and so on). May be requested to (however not specifically required to) be part of IT-related workgroups or committees, or find a coordinator who is interested to be involved.

The IT Assistant Manager helps be the interface for the IT team and other parties including different departments, the board, and Infrastructure contacts related to IT, and negotiating with vendors. The goal is to help set realistic project goals, ensure that they are completed on schedule and on budget, and keep the convention running smoothly. Kumoricon IT is responsible for 4 main deliveries: long term projects are the year-after-year continuous work of the IT management including but not limited to the upkeep and maintenance of Kumoricon servers, Kumoricon IT-related inventory (for example Registration's computers or the convention's thin-client computers), Kumoricon helpdesk ticketing system, Kumoricon PRTG server (monitoring server); short term projects/ad-hoc projects that need to be accomplished within the certain convention year (which get moved to long term projects if they become permanent) and include but are not limited to new and upcoming projects that departments have that include IT work, such as streamer setups for experimental/new gaming content; at-con setup that involves setup of all departments' offices that have IT-related inventory and include but are not limited to setting up computers, printers, network equipment, and Ethernet connections in both the main venue and hotel venue spaces; and at-con issues; this involves any issues that arise during the convention, which include but are not limited to troubleshooting connectivity issues for various department offices as related to IT-related inventory (best effort will be given to any non-IT-related inventory) and troubleshooting device issues for various department offices as related to IT-related inventory (best effort will be given to any non-IT-related inventory.) IT Managers are directly involved with all IT staff discussions and recruitment, and staff schedules. May be requested to (however not specifically required to) be part of IT-related workgroups or committees, or find a coordinator who is interested to be involved.

IT Support are involved with 2 main deliveries: Helping with at-con setup that involves setup of all departments' offices that have IT-related inventory and include but are not limited to setting up computers, printers, network equipment, and Ethernet connections in both the main venue and hotel venue spaces as available for the IT Manager and Assistant Manager to delegate and at-con issues; this involves any issues that arise during the convention, which include but are not limited to troubleshooting connectivity issues for various department offices as related to IT-related inventory (best effort will be given to any non-IT-related inventory) and troubleshooting device issues for various department offices as related to IT-related inventory (best effort will be given to any non-IT-related inventory). May also be requested to help IT management with deliveries on short term projects/ad-hoc projects to be accomplished within the certain convention year (which get moved to long term projects if they become permanent) as possible and include but are not limited to new and upcoming projects that departments have that include IT work, such as streamer setups for experimental/new gaming content. May be have opportunities to be part of committees or workgroups on IT-related topics. Helps to coordinate IT Support staff and requests for IT Managers and Assistant Managers, especially during times when they are busy with management specific duties.

Work with the Infrastructure team and KumoriMarket sub-managers to oversee the KumoriMarket which consists of the Exhibitor Area, Artist Alley, and Small Press. Make layouts for KumoriMarket and coordinate with the Gaming Hall teams on layouts as well as overseeing their exhibitors.

Assist the KumoriMarket Manager in overseeing the planning and execution of the Small Press and the Artist Alley. In charge of managing the procurement and evaluation of potential entrants to the Small Press and the Artist Alley.

Work with the Industry and KumoriMarket Managers in tending to Industry exhibitors. Pre-convention work will involve ensuring they get their exhibitor information, confirming their agreements with Kumoricon, and placing them within the KumoriMarket. At-convention will be an attendant to them while in the hall, collecting any applicable booth fees, routing their donations to the appropriate departments, and working with KumoriMarket and Operations staff to coordinate crowd management at their booth events when needed. Will be assigned a KumoriMarket Support staff member as an assistant at con.

Assist the KumoriMarket Managers and are responsible for the operation of the area at the convention.

On-the-floor support within the KumoriMarket area of the convention, which includes the Exhibitor Area, Artist Alley, and Small Press. Support KumoriMarket participants and convention attendees.

The Director of Membership is responsible for leading the association's overall efforts to recruit, retain, and engage both attendees and staff alike. Keeping accurate membership records, communicating regularly with attendees and staff, as well as soliciting important feedback to retain existing members are all big parts of the job. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Develop strategies and programs to stimulate member engagement</li><li>Establish short- and long-range plans and goals to achieve organization membership objectives</li></ul>

The Executive Assistant plays a crucial role in assisting the Director of Membership and the rest of the team. Main duties of this role include monitoring and managing incoming and outgoing correspondences from all areas of the directorate, track deadlines, and have a hand in preparation of, and participation in, internal team meetings. Additional responsibilities include:<ul><li>Provide effective leadership and solve problems as they arise</li><li>Assist in developing and implementing plans and goals for the department</li></ul>

The Assistant Director provides information, advice, and counsel to the Director of Membership in the planning, development, and operation of the team. Helping to keep the director informed of any status updates and progress within the department, they are a key part in assisting the Director with tasks throughout the year. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Attending meetings either with or in place of the Director as needed</li><li>Develop thorough leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas</li><li>Identify the best practices for the department and improve internal systems with an eye towards future needs and budget realities</li><li>Mentoring, coaching; visible, approachable sounding board/resource</li></ul>

The Staff Retention Lead will work with the Membership directorate and other departments in an effort to expand Kumoricon's staff perk offerings. This position has a very high pre-convention work commitment, however has a minimal amount of at-con work needed. Additional responsibilities include:<ul><li>Soliciting and compiling new ideas for staff perks for all areas of the convention.</li><li>Work closely with the staff perks workgroup and communicate with various Kumoricon departments to coordinate the soliciting, ordering, organizing, and distribution of physical staff perk items</li><li>Be in charge of researching the practices, staffing structure, and perks of other events of a similar structure and writing up reports on findings that will be presented to the staff perks workgroup for adoption consideration.</li></ul>

The Captain of our Registration Hall oversees team members in several different departments to ensure they are performing effectively. Main duties of this role include hiring and training of managers, shift leads, and crew, creating and implementing better strategies within the department, and delegating tasks to assistants and other team members. Additional responsibilities can include:<ul><li>Resolving any escalated issues using customer service and proper convention procedure</li><li>Managing small project teams (Accessibility, VIP, Staff, and Specialty registration) to develop, execute, and complete convention assignments</li><li>Evaluating staff performance and completing reviews and assessments</li><li>Documenting operational tasks and inventory lists and reporting to Director</li><li>Assisting with the importing of registration forms from multiple outside conventions, either through paper or scanned forms</li><li>Working to set up team meetings to boost cohesiveness and accountability, focusing on at-con procedures and training</li><li>Facilitating specialized training with Accessibility Leads on how to best serve in requested accommodations.</li><li>Interacting with VIP members prior to the convention to drive enthusiasm and engagement, as well as informing them of any and all VIP benefits announced</li><li>Facilitating the setup, usage, and tear down of the registration hall, including working with the IT and Reg Dev teams to ensure computers and software are ready for use by Day 0 at opening hours, in addition to working with the Supply and Logistics team in assisting with the tear down and pack-up of other departments as needed</li></ul>

The Assistant is responsible for implementing workflow procedures based on direction from the Captain. Their duties include supervising managers, leads and crew during at-con registration hours, providing customer support in escalated situations and managing the overall workflow of the Registration Hall. While there are many duties and responsibilities for the Registration Hall Assistant, some include:<ul><li>Helping the Captain to schedule and coordinate meetings</li><li>Conducting employee performance reviews after the convention</li><li>Developing good working relationships with managers as their point of contact before going to the Captain</li><li>Developing strategies for better workplace efficiency and goal achievement within the Registration Hall</li><li>Assisting with inventory list and reporting to the Captain</li><li>Interact with VIP members prior to the convention to drive enthusiasm and engagement, as well as informing them of any and all VIP benefits announced</li><li>Work with the Email Support staff to answer emails from all registration sub-inboxes in a timely manner</li><li>Facilitate the set up, usage, and tear down of the registration hall, including working with the IT and Reg Dev teams to ensure computers and software are ready for use by Day 0 at opening hours, in addition to working with the Supply and Logistics team in assisting with the tear down and pack-up of other departments as needed</li></ul>

This position focuses on handling all emails that are sent to the Attendee Registration, Staff Registration, or Specialty Registration teams. The Email Support(s) works with the Captain and Assistant(s) to see that all emails are handled in a timely and professional manner. Additional requirements of this position include:<ul><li>Must be able to access and respond to emails 3–4 times a week.</li><li>Will assist the Registration Hall Captain and Assistant with importing membership forms, confirming member registration status, and possibly making simple changes to member registrations.</li><li>Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all convention and department policies in order to resolve any questions or concerns our general members may have.</li><li>Be successful in customer service, good writing skills, patience, attention to detail, conflict resolution, and computer literacy.</li></ul>

Becoming a Lead in Training is the perfect position for those who are interested in becoming a Shift Lead but do not have either the Registration knowledge or management experience needed. This position requires attendance to at least one registration training meeting to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional responsibilities include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Flexible work ethic in either working at a station to check in attendees, working with another general staffer in need of training, or partnering with a Shift Lead to shadow and train</li><li>Assisting with the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up of the Registration Hall on Sunday, as well as working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li></ul>

Registration Crew are most often the first point of contact for convention members. This position requires the use of excellent customer service, while also working to check in various types of convention members, including but not limited to: general attendees, staff, exhibitors, artists, press, industry, and panelists who have either pre-registered or who are purchasing at the event. While cash handling experience is highly recommended, it is not necessarily required to be Crew, as we have positions within the Registration Hall to accommodate those who do not feel comfortable handling cash. This position also requires attendance to at least one registration training meeting to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional responsibilities include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Assist with the set-up of the Registration Hall, as well as the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li></ul>

The Area Manager is responsible for their specific area inside the Registration Hall: Attendee Registration! This position requires a medium level of pre-con work, including communicating with Registration Crew staffers, learning how our registration system works behind the scenes (and being able to teach it back to our Crew), and assisting the Captain and Assistant with training meetings and scheduling. It is required to attend most, if not all, Registration meetings, as to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional responsibilities include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Working with the Accessibility team to learn how to support members requesting accessibility accommodations</li><li>Assisting with the set-up of the Registration Hall, as well as the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li><li>Oversee the Accessibility Booth within the Registration Hall, making sure it is adequately staffed and assisting those with accessibility needs</li><li>Responsible for making sure staff check in for their shifts, giving breaks, and handling call-outs or no-shows</li><li>Resolving any member issues using excellent customer service skills as the "manager-on-duty" during shift, as well as assigning the Leads in Training to positions that best suit their skills</li><li>Clear communication skills and regular status updates to the Captain or Assistant, as well as leadership abilities</li></ul>

The Attendee Registration Shift Lead is the position to support your Area Manager within the Registration Hall. This position requires a medium level of pre-con work, including communicating with other staff members, learning how our registration system works behind the scenes (and being able to teach it back to our Crew), and assisting the Area Manager with training and other duties. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Assisting with the set-up of the Registration Hall, as well as the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li><li>Monitor the Registration Hall during the convention to make sure that attendees are being helped efficiently, lines are moving quickly, and supplies are refilled as needed</li><li>Assist entry-level staff with resolving attendee issues using customer service skills before escalating to the Area Manager</li><li>Assist with "filling in" if Registration Crew do not arrive at their scheduled times or for breaks</li><li>Clear communication skills and regular status updates to the Captain or Assistant, as well as leadership abilities</li></ul>

The VIP Support position is perfect for someone who has a desire to assist with our VIP program both before and during the convention. This individual needs to be willing to work with multiple departments to handle VIP requests as they arise, and be comfortable with on-the-spot troubleshooting and being a possible point of contact for VIP members. It is required to attend at least one Registration meeting, as to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Specialized training to become familiar with the check-in system, procedures, and policies for VIP members</li><li>Set up and assemble VIP gift bags during the set-up of the Registration Hall, as well as setting up the VIP booth to be ready</li><li>Oversee the check in of VIP members by giving them their badges, material VIP benefits, and providing additional details to any VIP questions</li><li>Assist with the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li></ul>

The Staff Registration Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing the staff registration system pre-con, as well as the area at-con, acting as a customer service representative to help staff check in or register. Having a vast knowledge of staff positions across the convention is extremely important to this position, as assisting staff applicants with finding a position that works best for them is a crucial part of the position. It is required to attend 2 or more Registration meetings, as to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Following up on incomplete staff registrations, communicate with future staff members on potential open positions available, and work with the Captain and Assistant in the training of Registration Crew</li><li>Overseeing the set-up of the staff check-in area, including the organization of staff materials (badge, shirt, info card, etc.)</li><li>Overseeing the check-in process of Kumoricon staff and working with the Secretary team, as well as other departments, to facilitate the registration of new staff members at the convention</li><li>Assist with the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li><li>Clear communication skills and regular status updates to the Captain or Assistant, as well as leadership abilities</li></ul>

This Support position is to assist the Staff Registration Shift Lead as a customer service representative to help staff check in or register. This position may work a combination of hours between the Staff Registration area, as well as other areas in need of assistance throughout the Registration Hall. It is required to attend at least one or more Registration meetings, as to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Assisting with the set-up of the staff check-in area, including the organization of staff materials (badge, shirt, info card, etc.)</li><li>Assisting with the check-in process of Kumoricon staff and working with the Secretary team, as well as other departments, to facilitate the registration of new staff members at the convention</li><li>Assist with the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li></ul>

The Specialty Registration Area Manager is someone who has leadership experience, is adaptable, has minor technical skills, and is policy-oriented. This individual is someone who will be working exclusivly with our specialty badge types, including guests, artists, exhibitors, and panelists. It is required to attend two or more Registration meetings, as to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Assisting the Director with establishing policies and setting guidelines and expectations within Specialty Registration by working with other teams</li><li>Oversee all of the Specialty Registration team preparation</li><li>Answer emails sent to the Specialty Registration inbox in a timely manner</li><li>Work with the Captain on hiring, scheduling, and training of Crew, making sure there is staff-wide knowledge of procedures within Specialty Registration</li><li>Within a week of the convention start date, sending emails to other directors for updated lists of pre-approved non-preregistered specialty members</li><li>Assisting with the set-up of the Specialty Registration area, and with the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li><li>Oversee Specialty Registration Support staff as they check in exhibitors, artists, and industry, ensuring a smooth handling process and knowing how to handle any issues that arise</li></ul>

The Specialty Registration Support position is perfect for someone who has worked in the Registration Hall as a previous crew member, but would like to learn more about our Specialty procedures and practices. This individual should have leadership skills, be adaptable, have some technical knowledge, and be policy-oriented. It is required to attend at least one Registration meeting, as to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Assist with the set-up of the Specialty Registration area, as well as the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li><li>Assist with the check-in of exhibitors, artists, and industry guests during open Specialty Registration hours</li></ul>

The Volunteers Lead is perfect for someone who is self-reliant, has leadership skills, and is willing to work with general attendees in our volunteer program to find them the best spot to assist in. It is required to attend at least one Registration meeting, as to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. This position works closely with our Captain and Assistant in learning how the volunteer system works and training Registration crew members on how to use it if working in the Volunteer booth. Additional duties include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership polices and procedures</li><li>Overseeing, assessing, and distributing volunteers as they check in, confirming and tracking hours worked by each one and giving out redeemables for hours worked</li><li>Assisting with the set-up of the Volunteer sign-up area, and assisting with the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li><li>Communicate by email with attendees looking to volunteer some of their time to helping out at the convention and with any questions on how the sign-up process works</li></ul>

Our Registration Software Lead is in charge of delivering the staff and guest registration software, and assisting in planning new features for the system to ensure efficient and simple check-in procedures. This individual should have a background in software development, leadership, and be self-oriented. It is required to attend at least one Registration meeting, as to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional responsibilities include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Maintaining the registration training environment in AWS and configuring our registration servers</li><li>Responsible for handling any issues that arise during the convention with the software</li><li>Working with the Captain and Assistant in scheduling and hiring of staff</li><li>Assisting with the set-up of the software work space in the Registration Hall and any computer needs, and assisting with the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li></ul>

The Registration Software Developer for the team is tasked with assisting the Lead with development and testing of the software at the convention. Having a background in software development and being self-oriented is encouraged. It is required to attend at least one Registration meeting, as to keep informed on team concerns, policies, and procedure for the coming year. Additional responsibilities include:<ul><li>Learning/knowing, adhering to, and enforcing Membership policies and procedures</li><li>Meeting with the Staff Registration and Specialty Registration Area Managers to figure out what each section needs to make the check-in process runs smoothly</li><li>Assisting with the implementation, monitoring, maintaining, and fixing of the software during the convention as needed</li><li>Assisting with the set-up of the software development space in the Registration Hall and any computer needs, and assisting with the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up on Sunday, including working with the Supply and Logistics team to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments</li></ul>

Responsible for leading the efforts for overall safety and well-being of both attendees and staff through policy enforcement and customer service. Overseeing all financial and contractual arrangements under the purview of the directorate, as well as coordinating with other directorates, facilities, and third party companies to provide a cohesive action plan. Mentoring, encouraging, and planning alongside leaders within the directorate in order to prepare the rest of Operations staff in their duties during Kumoricon.

Assist the Director of Operations year-round and be flexible in availability, standing in for the Director and Assistant Directors when they are unavailable. Responsible for special projects, facilitate training, as well as collecting resources and answering emails. At-con, supply a substitute for roles that may need filling.

Assist the Director of Operations year-round and be flexible in availability, standing in for the Director when they are unavailable. Responsible for oversight and planning, and communication with both internal and external teams. At-con, acting as oversight and handling escalated incidents.

Investigating reported and/or complex escalated incidents. Coordinating with Staff Relations, facilities/venue staff, Publicity, and Secretary as needed. May serve as mediator between parties, and assisting with disputes, among other conflict resolution services related to serving the staff and attendees.

Support with investigating reported and/or complex escalated incidents. Counseling with specialist to reach a reasonable resolution.

Oversees all OCC floor duties and shift scheduling. Well-versed in the code of conduct and all Operations roles and responsibilities. They will oversee all staff training for all teams under the Director of Operations pre-con. Able to handle escalated issues at-con.

Assist Senior Manager with planning, training and shift scheduling. Well-versed in the code of conduct and all Operations roles and responsibilities. They will stand in for Floor Senior Manager if they are unavailable.

Shift leader for Attendee Services crew. Reallocating and/or assisting crew as needed. Able to handle escalated issues at-con.

Well versed in the code of conduct, line management, and/or peace-bonding. Able to handle initial escalated issues at-con.

Provide customer service while handling line management, peace-bonding or addressing code of conduct violations at-con.

Cross-trained staff who would like to contribute with upholding the code of conduct. Staff members with this position will attend policy enforcement training, and be able to address code of conduct violations, including the issuing of warnings and first badge strikes.

Oversees all Operations duties, planning and shift scheduling of secondary location. Well-versed in administrative duties, the code of conduct, and all Operations roles and responsibilities. Able to handle escalated issues at-con.

Assist Senior Manager with planning and shift scheduling. Well-versed in administrative duties, the code of conduct and all Operations roles and responsibilities. They will stand in for Senior Manager if they are unavailable. Able to handle escalated issues at-con

Shift leader for floor staff. Assisting floor staff as needed. Able to handle escalated issues.

Assist shift leads with line management or special projects. Address code of conduct violations at-con

Remotely operating Dispatch from Hyatt location, but otherwise operating independently from OCC team. Supervisor for office staff. Primary duty in managing Dispatch. Assisting with administrative tasks as needed. Able to handle initial or secondary escalated issues.

Remotely operating Dispatch from Hyatt location, but otherwise operating independently from the OCC team. Primary duty in assisting with Dispatch. Also handling lost and found, peace-bonding, and administrative duties at-con.

The Senior Manager will oversee all staff and volunteer training for all teams under the Director of Operations at-con. Well-versed in the code of conduct, administrative duties, and all Operations roles and responsibilities. They will oversee all staff and volunteer training within the team at-con. Able to handle escalated issues at-con.

Assist Senior Manager with planning, training and shift scheduling. Well-versed in administrative duties and all Operations roles and responsibilities. They will stand in for Senior Manager if they are unavailable.

Shift leader for office staff. Reallocating and/or assisting office staff as needed. Able to handle escalated issues.

Well versed in lost and found and/or dispatch as well as manage special projects. Able to handle escalated issues at-con.

Provide customer service while handling lost and found, dispatch equipment support, or other administrative duties.

This position requires leadership, adaptability, and mid-level to advanced technical knowledge on cosplay construction. The Senior Manager is in charge of hiring and scheduling staff, handling the room layout, and working with the Director to order the supplies needed for con. At-con the Senior Manager will be in charge of the set-up and arrangement of the Cosplay Repair room. They will make sure that prior to opening, all Cosplay Repair staff are aware of any policies or procedures that need to be adhered to during the running of the room. The Lead is in charge of monitoring and maintaining the Cosplay Repair room and will direct the Manager, Specialist, and Crew as needed to keep the area clean, organized, and running smoothly over the course of the weekend. The Senior Manager will be responsible for leading the tear-down, inventory, and pack-up of the Cosplay Repair room as well as assisting with the tear down and pack up of other departments as needed.

This position requires leadership, adaptability, and mid-level technical knowledge on cosplay construction. The Manager will help the Senior Manager with hiring and scheduling of staff. They will assist with the tracking of supplies needed for con as well as helping with the set-up and arranging of the Cosplay Repair room. If available before open the Cosplay Repair Manager will assist with the set-up and arranging of the Cosplay Repair room and meet with the team to make sure everyone is aware of any policies or procedures that need to be adhered to during the running of the room. The Assistant is in charge of monitoring the Specialist and Crew during the convention to make sure people are being helped appropriately.

This position is mainly responsible for the monitoring of Cosplay Repair staff, making sure that staff are correctly assisting attendees with repairs, and making sure that staff are keeping the room clean, organized, and stocked over the course of the weekend. They are also responsible for making sure that staff are checked in and out at the correct times as well as figuring out how to handle call-ins or no-shows; with the expectation of "filling in" as needed if Crew staff do not arrive at their scheduled times. If available before open the Cosplay Repair Specialist will assist with the set-up and arranging of the Cosplay Repair room and also assist with tear-down, inventory, and pack-up of the Cosplay Repair room and are encouraged to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other departments as needed.

Cosplay Repair Crew will work one-on-one with attendees to utilize provided tools, materials, and their expertise to repair damage done to cosplays over the course of the convention. They are responsible for making sure that the room is clean and organized, and that supplies are restocked after use. If scheduled to do so, Cosplay Repair Crew will assist with the set-up and tear-down of the Cosplay Repair Room; they will help with inventory, and unpacking and packing up the Cosplay Repair room. If available they are encouraged to assist with the tear-down and pack-up of other teams as needed.

Oversees planning for Staff Station and coordinating with Infrastructure for contracts and permits as needed. Scheduling shifts for the Monitors to oversee offerings available for staff and to escalate any issues that arise during food service.

Assist Logistics Manager with research, spending, and contracts for food service. Assist with escalating any issues that arise during food service.

Staff Station Monitor is mainly responsible for the monitoring and maintaining the Staff Station areas. Making sure that Kumoricon staff aren't taking excessive amounts of food or leaving the area a mess. They will work with the leads to make sure that any issues with either staff or with the food are escalated as needed.

The Director of Programming curates and organizes diverse events, panels, and activities that enhance the overall experience for convention attendees. Create effective strategies and goals to identify industry trends and community interests to improve content at the convention. Lead and develop a comprehensive programming schedule encompassing Main Events, Live Events, Tabletop Gaming, Video Gaming, Special Events, and Panels. Take charge of leading and overseeing programming teams; managing staff responsible for specific areas fostering effective collaboration. They will support in coordinating logistics and resources for each program, ensuring seamless and well-organized events. Develop and manage budgets for programming activities while collaborating with departments to secure sponsorships and allocate resources appropriately. Gather feedback and assess the success of Programming initiatives, making enhancements for future events. Collaborate with panelists and speakers to create a diverse and captivating lineup of panels covering various aspects of anime, manga, and related Japanese culture.

Personal/executive assistant(s) to the Director of Programming and the Programming executive team. Year-round: Responsible for coordinating schedules and communication of the executive team. Monitor and/or manage incoming and outgoing correspondences for all areas of the department, track deadlines, and have a hand in preparation and participation of internal department meetings. Address inquires to all areas of the department when able, and/or notify either the area manager or the exec team when an inquiry requires more response or information. Additional tasks and responsibilities to be as assigned by the exec team throughout the year. Responsible for coordinating schedules and communication of the Programming executive team. Their duties may include, but not limited to: prioritizing emails, tracking deadlines, and having a hand in preparation and participation of internal department meetings.

The Assistant Director of Programming supports the Director in organizing diverse events, panels, and activities for convention attendees. They contribute to developing effective strategies goals to development and improve content. Collaborating with the Director, they lead programming teams, manage staff, and coordinate logistics for well-organized events. The Assistant Director ensures effective communication and coordination in all programming-related matters and plays a role in identifying and addressing challenges or issues, proposing solutions to enhance the overall quality of events.

Responsible in maintaining the smooth and organized functioning of the Programming Office. They will be responsible for maintaining office efficiency by implementing and improving administrative systems and procedures. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are deemed essential, given their role as a key point of contact for internal and external people. Additional duties also encompass scheduling and managing office staff, late-night office staff, and Programming information desk staff. Ensuring all necessary equipment and materials are ready before the event is a top priority. Additionally, they take charge of setting up prize support and providing assistance, supporting the Director in processing prize winners.

At-con position responsible for supporting the Programming Office and its support staff. Perform various clerical and courier tasks. Assist with the prize support distribution, including Kumori Cash, donated prizes, and award assembly.

At-con position responsible for supporting the Programming Office. Perform various clerical and courier tasks. Assist with the prize support distribution, including Kumori Cash, donated prizes, and award assembly.

At-con position assisting with the operation of content that is late at night.

At-con position responsible for supporting the Programming Booth and its support staff. Provide panel information to attendees. Handle event sign-ups, Cosplay Scavenger Hunt, button-making, and distribution of age 18+ hand stamps.

At-con position responsible for supporting the Programming Booth. Provide panel information to attendees. Handle event sign-ups, Cosplay Scavenger Hunt, button-making, and distribution of age 18+ hand stamps.

Responsibilities include working with event coordinators in making sure all events are set up and prepared before con. Assisting in staff recruitment and scheduling, addressing problems and questions from event coordinators, and being available for any assistance at con. Key aspects include being able to manage teams, being a problem solver, and working closely with other Kumoricon teams. Preferred qualifications include previous experience in similar event management, or prior knowledge of Kumoricon-hosted events. This position includes heavy pre-con and heavy at-con responsibilities.

Responsibilities include assisting with meetings, staff recruitment, staff scheduling, assisting with technical aspects, and being available for any assistance at con. Key aspects include assisting with emails and questions, planning and set up of the Umbrella Lounge, and being available for other various tasks as needed. Previous experience in event management is preferred. This position includes pre-con and at con responsibilities.

Responsibilities include backstage coordination, technical aspects, ID checks at the Umbrella Lounge, hand stamp checks at age 18+ events, and other various tasks as needed. In this role, you need to be willing to learn new things quickly and flexible to change. Being able to lift heavy objects may also be required. This position is an-at con position.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the AMV Contest such as setting rules, handling submissions, judging, and running the event at-con. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner. Create themed AMV playlists as requested. Ensure that contest winners receive awards in a timely manner.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Event Coordinator.

Assist with the running of the AMV Contest. Participate in the judging of contest submissions.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of assigned dance events such as the KumoriBall, KumoriProm, and ballroom dance lessons. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Event Coordinator. Act as backup to the Event Coordinator.

At-con position providing dance instruction. Also responsible for assisting with KumoriBall and KumoriProm.

At-con position assisting assigned dance events such as the KumoriBall, KumoriProm, and ballroom dance lessons.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Cosplay Contest such as contest registrations, rehearsal scheduling, costume judging, and running the at-con event. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Event Coordinator. Act as backup to the Event Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the running of the Cosplay Contest.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of Cosplay Chess events such as contest registrations, determining the theme, selecting chess masters, and running the at-con event. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Event Coordinator. Act as backup to the Event Coordinator.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of Idol Festival events such as contest registration, rehearsal scheduling, and running the at-con event. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Event Coordinator. Act as backup to the Event Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the running of the Idol Festival.

Responsibilities include overseeing the audition process, crafting the show's run order, ensuring music compliance with competition rules, and other various event management tasks. Key aspects of the role involve participant communication, managing technical aspects, organizing the show order, addressing questions, and collaborating with multiple Kumoricon teams. Preferred qualifications include previous experience in similar event management. This position involves both pre-con and at con responsibilities. (Lip Sync staff will not be allowed to participate as a contestant in Kumoricon lip sync events.)

Responsibilities include assisting with technical aspects, the audition process, pre-con preparations, show order organization, participant communication, addressing inquiries, and other various tasks. Previous experience in event management is preferred. This position involves both pre-con and at con responsibilities. (Lip Sync staff will not be allowed to participate as a contestant in Kumoricon lip sync events.)

Responsibilities include backstage coordination, participant support, show order organization, technical aspects, and other various tasks. In this role, you need to be willing to learn new things quickly and flexible to change. This position involves both pre-con and at con responsibilities. (Lip Sync staff will not be allowed to participate as a contestant in Kumoricon lip sync events.)

Responsibilities include; overseeing the application process, ensuring outfit compliance with rules, crafting the show's run order, and other various event management tasks. Key aspects of the role include participant communication, managing technical aspects, addressing questions, and ensuring all contests are following Kumoricon code of conduct. This position involves both pre-con and at con responsibilities.

Responsibilities include; overseeing the application process, ensuring outfit compliance with rules, assisting with technical aspects, and other various event management tasks. Key aspects of the role include participant communication, addressing questions, and ensuring attendees follow all rules of the event. This position involves pre-con and at-con responsibilities. Supports and completes tasks determined by Event Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the running of the Cosplay Cabaret Show.

The Umbrella Lounge Lead is responsible for overseeing and being the person in charge at the Umbrella Lounge. Responsibilities include set-up and tear-down, being present during lounge hours, and making decisions within reason. Key aspects of the role involve ID checks, making sure events run smoothly, making sure attendees do not get out of hand, and keeping lines in check. This position involves at-con responsibilities, and is a late night position.

Responsibilities include set-up and tear-down, and being present during lounge hours. Key aspects of the role include ID checks, making sure events run smoothly, making sure attendees do not get out of hand, and keeping lines in check. This position involves at-con responsibilities, and is a late night position.

Oversee the areas of the convention designated as Main Events spaces. Manage the setup, teardown, and operation of equipment. Manage the start and end times of events. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Direct the work of assistants and assigned staff. Assist with staff recruitment. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Assist with the management of assigned area. Serve as backup to assigned Manager as needed.

At-con position responsible for supporting Main Events spaces. Assist with the setup, teardown, and operation of theater technology. Provide assistance to events that run in Main Events spaces. Organize spaces designated for equipment storage.

Responsible for coordinating all owned or rented theater equipment used in Ballroom event spaces. Assist with inventory or owned equipment and ensure it is in good working order. Assist with planning of tech usage and identifying needed purchases. Track equipment rentals and ensure they are returned properly. Serves as an expert resource to other staff.

At-con position responsible for supporting Ballroom spaces. Assist with the setup, teardown, and operation of theater technology. Provide assistance to events that run in Ballroom event spaces. Organize spaces designated for equipment storage.

At-con position responsible for supporting Auditorium and Coliseum spaces. Assist with the setup, teardown, and operation of theater technology. Provide assistance to events that run in these spaces. Complete tasks assigned by the Coorindator and Assistant Coordinator.

Responsible for coordinating all owned or rented lighting equipment used in Main Events spaces. Assist with inventory or owned equipment and ensure it is in good working order. Assist with planning of tech usage and identifying needed purchases. Track equipment rentals and ensure they are returned properly. Serve as an expert resource to other staff.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position responsible for supporting Auditorium, Coliseum, and Main Events spaces. Assist with the setup, teardown, and operation of theater technology that focuses on lights. Provide assistance to events that run in these spaces. Complete tasks assigned by the Coorindator and Assistant Coordinator.

Responsible for coordinating all owned or rented sound equipment used in Main Events spaces. Assist with inventory or owned equipment and ensure it is in good working order. Assist with planning of tech usage and identifying needed purchases. Track equipment rentals and ensure they are returned properly. Serves as an expert resource to other staff.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position responsible for supporting Auditorium, Coliseum, and Main Events spaces. Assist with the setup, teardown, and operation of theater technology that focuses on sound. Provide assistance to events that run in these spaces. Complete tasks assigned by the Coorindator and Assistant Coordinator.

Responsible for coordinating all owned or rented video equipment used in Main Events spaces. Assist with inventory or owned equipment and ensure it is in good working order. Assist with planning of tech usage and identifying needed purchases. Track equipment rentals and ensure they are returned properly. Serve as an expert resource to other staff.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position responsible for supporting Auditorium, Coliseum, and Main Events spaces. Assist with the setup, teardown, and operation of theater technology that focuses on video equipment. Provide assistance to events that run in these spaces. Complete tasks assigned by the Coorindator and Assistant Coordinator.

Assist with the oversight of staff-run spaces inside of areas designated as Panels space. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Assist with the management of assigned area. Serve as backup to assigned Manager as needed.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Escape Room such as creating the puzzle, setting the schedule, and managing sign-ups. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Supervise the escape rooms at-con to ensure that equipment is functioning properly. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

This role involves providing mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator, acting as a reliable backup. During events, the individual will serve as the supervisor for the Game Masters. Responsibilities include assessing and adjusting room puzzles based on attendee experiences, moderating the room, providing hints, and ensuring a safe environment. The role also entails setting up and resetting rooms for sessions and participating in the final teardown. Dedication and adaptability are crucial for success in this role.

Game Masters moderate the escape room during at-con. They enhance participant experiences by providing timely hints and ensuring a safe environment by preventing any unsafe actions within the room. Beyond the interactive aspects, the Game Master is responsible for setting up and resetting the escape room for each session. Additionally, duties extend to executing the final teardown at the end of the event.

The Gunpla Lounge Coordinator oversees the Gunpla Lounge including set-up and tear-down. Responsilibities include recruiting staff, creating the schedule, and running Gunpla events. Develop and manage the Gunpla contents. Find and procure models.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

Assist with the operation of the Gunpla Lounge. Ensure that all people in the space have a badge. Assist with any events that occur in the lounge.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Karaoke room such as building a schedule of events, running the Karaoke Contest, and maintaining the song library. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Supervise the Karaoke room at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct and are able to access content. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts. Answer emails related to Karaoke content. Additional duties include setup/teardown.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the operation of the Karaoke room. Duties include assisting with setup/tear down of Karaoke, assisting attendees with signing up to sing, accessing music for participants, running sound during open mic.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Manga Library such as managing the collection, tracking circulation, and new book acquisition. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Supervise the Manga Library at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct and are able to access the space. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the operation of the Manga Library. Duties include assisting with setup/tear down of the Manga Library, ensure manga is reshelved as needed, assisting attendees as needed.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the viewing rooms such as setting the viewing schedule, managing the viewing library, and maintaining viewing equipment. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Supervise the viewing rooms at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct and are able to access the content. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

Responsible for the overall management of the Maid Café. Direct, coordinate, and participate in preparation for the Café, collect payment for guest reservations and donations during Café; plan hours, and interview, hire, and train maids and butlers.

Assist the Event Manager by overseeing all aspects within Maid Café. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to creating social media content, resolving complaints, expediting front of house or in house operations as needed, training staff members, and being the point of contact with our venue in the Event Manager's absence. This is a prior and at-con position.

Oversee Maid Café operations during their shift. Other duties include but are not limited to assisting the Event Manager and Assistant Event Manager with pre-shift meetings, greeting/serving guests, resolving complaints, expediting front of house or in house operations as needed, and training staff members. This is a prior and at-con position.

Responsible for managing reservations (check-ins, future reservations, and walk-ins as space allows), answering questions from guests about the Maid Café, cash handling, card tablet transactions, and assisting runners when possible. This is an at-con position with some pre-con training.

Ensure tables are organized and tidy before guests arrive, escort guests to their table as they enter, obtain order slips and deliver food/drink items accordingly, provide entertainment to guests with board games and family friendly conversation, and decorate instant photos that guests have taken with them. This is an at-con position with some pre-con training.

Assist servers with expediting food/drink orders to their assigned stations, bus tables when possible to keep tables clear, and refill drinks as needed. This is an at-con position with some pre-con training.

Manage all aspects of panel scheduling, including reviewing panel applications, determining technical needs, and creation of the panel schedule. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Oversee the areas of convention designated as Panels spaces. Manage the setup, teardown, and operation of equipment. Monitor scheduling and work to ensure that events run on time. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Assist with the management of Panels. Serve as backup to the Panels Manager as needed.

At-con position for attendee panelists who earn at least 16 points in the Event Host Incentive Program.

At-con position to assist with the collection of panel statistics and ensure adherence with convention policy. Monitor panel rooms to ensure content is running smoothly. Communicate to appropriate people for any issues.

Responsible for coordinating the use of con-provided panel equipment. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

At-con position for Attendees who earn at least 16 points in the Event Host Incentive Program.

At-con position assisting with the set-up and tear-down of panel room tech, and the distribution, collection, and tracking of con-provided panel equipment during con.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Chibi Room such as building a schedule of age-appropriate activities that explore Japanese culture and art. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Supervise the Chibi Room at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct and are able to access content. Enforce strict age badge rules. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts. Coordinate the setup and/or teardown of the Chibi Room at-con.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the operation of the Chibi Room. Duties include assisting with setup and/or tear down of Chibi Room, assisting attendees during events.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of staff-run crafting panels and workshops. Develop the schedule for crafting panels and staff-run crafting events. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Coordinate the sale of crafting materials to attendees. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the running of staff-run crafting panels and workshops. Duties include assiting with setup and clean up craft, assisting attendees during panel and workshop.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of staff-run Fan Fiction content and the Fan Fiction Contest including contest registrations, judging, and assigning awards. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

At-con position assisting with the running of staff-run Fan Fiction content. This may include supporting coordinator with running panels, review and critique writing, and support other tasks designated by the Coordinator.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of staff-run Fan Art content and the Fan Art Contest including contest registrations, judging, and assigning awards. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts. Ensure that submitted art is returned to artists at con or through the mail.

At-con position assisting with the running of staff-run Fan Art content. Duties include assisting with panels, monitoring the Open Art room and resetting table coverings as needed.

Organize online content pre-con and during con. Coordinate hosting schedules and track participation in incentive programs. Organize the moderation of chat spaces on content distribution providers (i.e. outside of the official Discord servers) related to online content.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

Provide support to the operation of online content. This can include performing stream operations, maintaining a collection of videos, and assisting event hosts with administrative tasks related to live video events.

Oversee the area of the convention designated as Tabletop Gaming. Supervise the Tabletop Gaming area at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct and are able to access content. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Manage the setup, teardown, and operation of equipment. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Assist with the management of the Tabletop Gaming area. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Support the Tabletop Gaming Manager with setup, teardown, and operation of equipment. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner. Complete other tasks assigned by the manager.

At-con position assisting with the running of tabletop gaming content.

Coordinate the renting, transportation, setup, and teardown of cultural games like mahjong, go, shogi, etc. Supervise the Cultural Gaming area at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct and are able to access content. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the running of cultural gaming content.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the LARP events such as selecting games to play, building a schedule of events, and managing sign-ups. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Supervise LARP events at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct and are able to access content. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the running of LARP events.

Responsible for organizing the Play and Win program. This includes organizing materials, tracking play sessions, and running the game giveaway at the end of con. Assist with securing game donations and communicating with identified partners. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

Assist with the at-con operation of the Play and Win area. Monitor the circulation desk and answer attendee questions.

Coordinate the running of Pokémon events including selecting game modes, setting the schedule, managing sign-ups, and running the event. Supervise the Pokémon Gaming area at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the operation of the Pokémon Gaming area.

Coordinate the running of RPG events including selecting games, setting the schedule, managing sign-ups, and running events. Supervise the RPG area at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

Special at-con position for those who run RPG campaigns or other structured play.

Coordinate the renting, transportation, setup, and teardown of the tabletop games library. Oversee the operation of the games check-out system. Assist with the identification of games that should be added to the library. Assist with staff recruitment and oversee the work of assigned staff. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the operation of the tabletop game library.

Coordinate the running of TCG events including selecting game modes, setting the schedule, managing sign-ups, and running events. Supervise the TCG Gaming area at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the operation of the TCG area.

Oversee the area of the convention designated as Video Gaming. Ensure that all relevant equipment and materials are ready before con. Manage the setup, teardown, and operation of equipment. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Assist with the management of Video Gaming. Focused oversight of video gaming equipment. Assist with staff recruitment. Serve as backup to assigned Manager as needed.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Cabinet and Rhythm Gaming area. Organize the renting, transportation, setup, and teardown of gaming cabinets, rhythm games, and other specialty installations. Maintain a list of available systems and identify systems to pursue for usage at-con.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the operation of the Console Gaming area. Assist with setup and teardown, and provide backup support to other areas in the Gaming Hall.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Console Gaming area including area layouts, equipment check-out system, equipment storage, and setup and teardown. Supervise the Console Gaming area at-con and ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct and are able to access content. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the operation of the Console Gaming area. Assist with setup and teardown, and provide backup support to other areas in the Gaming Hall.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the PC Gaming area including area layouts, system maintenance, equipment storage, and setup and teardown. Supervise the PC Gaming area and assigned staff at-con. Ensure attendees adhere to the code of conduct and are able to access content.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the running of PC Gaming. Including setup and tear down of equipment.

Coordinate the running of video gaming tournaments including selecting games, setting the schedule, managing sign-ups, and running the bracket. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

At-con position assisting with the running of video gaming tournaments. Including setup and tear down of equipment.

Coordinate the running of speedrunning content including selecting games, setting up equipment, managing sign-ups, and overseeing speedrun attempts.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Coordinator. Act as backup to the Coordinator.

The Director of Publicity is responsible for curating and communicating the voice and tone of the convention by setting and reinforcing branding guidelines, both during the convention and year-round. The Director provides oversight for Kumoricon's press and publicity opportunities, as well as the content and management of the convention's website, digital services, and other communication applications while helping facilitate the creation of video/photo/text content for our social media outlets, newsletters, and other publications. The Director works to maintain multiple avenues of communication with the public, through marketing, advertising, and publications for the organization at large. The Director will attend frequent executive-level meetings on top of attending, orchestrating, and managing meetings within the directorate on quarterly, bi-weekly, weekly, or an as-needed basis. The Director may be required to perform the duties of specific teams in lieu of leadership staff for those subsections as the need arises. They will work year round at the executive level to maintain the forward momentum and long term goals of the organization.

Assist the Director of Publicity in tasks necessary to the successful running of the directorate. Uses knowledge of convention and department policies and procedures to aid the Director of Publicity in creating and executing plans for the future of the department and the convention. Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the Publicity department as a whole. Handles answering emails as directed, organizing, planning, and scheduling meetings for the executive team with both internal and external teams as well as taking notes from said meetings. Assist with the preparation of department reports and helps maintain and organize the Publicity portions of the Visibility Project.

Is responsible for helping foster clear and effective communication within the various teams of Publicity as well as monitoring internal and external team communications to help make sure all areas of Publicity are maintaining the area's projects, and that they are managing in a consistent and effective manner. Will work with the executive team and various teams to provide direction, guidance, and leadership to ensure the effective implementation of the team's projects and effectiveness of the directorate. Assist the Director of Publicity in tasks necessary to the successful running of the department. Uses knowledge of convention and department policies and procedures to aid the Director of Publicity in creating and executing plans for the future of the department and the convention. In the event the Director of Publicity is not available, is responsible for making executive-level decisions in the best interest of the department.

Manage the flow of the Publicity Office including on-demand printing needs. Coordinate and delegate delivery of print and sign needs.

Assist with Publicity Office needs, including (but not limited to) delivering printed materials, working with electronics to print and laminate, and other tasks as assigned to ensure a smooth operation within the Publicity Office.

Responsible for the preparation and running of the Press team, including (but not limited to) working with the Website team to post information and the press application, review and evaluate press outlet applications to enforce Kumoricon standards for receiving access to the convention and guest interviews. Coordinate with Social Media for announcements. Work with the directors to orchestrate proper press relations. Schedule and supervise staff and press in the Press Office. Coordinate with Membership to ensure that badges are made for approved press outlets.

Assist the Press Manager with pre-con and at-con work relating to the Press team, including (but not limited to) coordinating with Social Media for announcements, planning publications printing, and working with the directors to orchestrate proper press relations. Assist with scheduling and supervising staff in the Press Office.

Assist with Press Office needs, including (but not limited to) monitoring interviews for compliance to policies, communicating with press outlets, and additional running tasks as needed.

Responsible for maintaining our organization brand, spearheading yearly brand modifications via mascot changes and managing the marketing sub-teams. Responsible for assisting and guiding the teams reporting to Marketing by establishing and implementing a work order process through which strategic plans can occur, specifications can be collected, and projects can be assigned and prioritized. Works on compiling analytics and metrics, schedules and leads regular sub-team meetings to discuss projects and priorities for team members and to address questions or concerns regarding expectations of teams.

Is responsible for working closely with writers, designers, and content creators to develop engaging and valuable content that resonates with the intended audience. Oversees the general development, distribution, and strategic efforts of creating messaging to inform and delight audiences. Making sure that all published content aligns with the organization's goals, brand identity, and target audience.

Assist the Marketing Manager and executive team in maintaining brand consistency and recognition through compiling data and research on our social media and publicity endeavors. Keep a record of advertising metrics and impacts for posterity in order to create a database for future ad campaign and media buy efficiency, focusing primarily on the actual metrics provided by our endeavors.

Reviews various content within the organization for accuracy and appropriateness for the convention brand. Including but is not limited to proofreading, fact-checking and editing content to make sure grammar, syntax, and punctuation are used correctly and brand guides are followed. As needed will help restructure copy to create better flow and clarity for audiences and ensure that writing tone and voice match company branding requirements.

Create, implement, and manage Kumoricon digital marketing campaigns and collaborations across paid social media platforms from the idea stage through their execution and tracking. Assist in campaign strategy development with Marketing. Act as a bridge between the Graphics team and develop digital marketing campaigns, assist in editing and repurposing creative content into various platforms. Evaluate and report on results of paid campaigns using data from Google Analytics, ad platform reports, and other reporting tools. Work with multiple departments internally and externally to procure content for campaigns.

Lay out and plan base lore and future paths of lore for the convention.

Help write content to fit into lore including potential scenes for comics or prompts for fan fiction.

Oversee and coordinate newsletters throughout the convention year as well as daily newsletters at con. Update and organize content and formatting for the newsletters. Must be capable of using standard publishing software and be willing to research and develop material for a newsletter.

Help generate content for newsletters throughout the convention year, and daily newsletters at con. Familiarity with document composition, and strong writing and editing skills, are desired. Must be capable of using standard publishing software and be willing to research and develop material for a newsletter.

Work with the copy editing team and the newsletter writers to generate quality content for newsletters throughout the convention year, and daily newsletters at con. Familiarity with document composition, and strong editing and proofreading skills, are desired. Must be capable of using standard publishing software and be willing to copy edit material for a newsletter.

Responsible for ensuring the visual design work is continued as scheduled, providing guidance to junior designers, and utilizing their creative talent to further the design of a project. Oversees the day-to-day workflow and output of the team, prioritizing and assigning projects. Provides guidance and leadership on projects. Establishes and implements a work order process through which design consultation can occur, specifications can be collected, and projects can be assigned and prioritized. Ensures finished projects align with brand standards and project requirements before the product leaves the department for distribution. Schedules and leads regular team meetings to discuss projects and priorities for team members and to address questions or concerns regarding expectations of team.

The Design Lead oversees all design projects, guides the design team's vision and strategy within the organization. They are in charge of establishing and uphold the organization's design principles and standards while ensuring the design team delivers high-quality work. Comfortable with the use of industry standard design software and general technology, and has strong communication and design skills.

This position requires graphic design and collaborative skills as well as the ability to compose and layout marketing collateral for external use. Preferred to be available for ad-hoc projects that arise with short deadlines to complete. Comfortable with the use of industry standard design software and general technology, and has strong communication skills.

Responsible for maintaining a consistent and positive social media presence across all of Kumoricon's active social media platforms. Oversees the day-to-day workflow and output of the team, prioritizing and assigning projects. Provides guidance and leadership on projects. Establishes and implements a work order process through which social media request consultation can occur, specifications can be collected, and projects can be assigned and prioritized. Ensures finished projects align with brand standards and project requirements before the product leaves the department for distribution. Schedules and leads regular departmental meetings to discuss projects and priorities for team members and to address questions or concerns regarding expectations of teams. staff training, review potential staff, and feedback on staff performance.

Assist in maintaining a consistent and positive social media presence across all of Kumoricon's active social media platforms.

Manages the day-to-day workflow and output of the team, prioritizing and assigning projects. Provides guidance and leadership on projects. Oversee the technical design, implementation, and content for the www.kumoricon.org website, as well as related services such as email and access management. Website functionality includes the informational structure of the website, and hosted applications such as staff management, convention schedule, event entry forms, and forums. Schedules and leads regular team meetings to discuss projects and priorities for team members and to address questions or concerns regarding expectations of the team. Also provides staff training, review of potential staff, and feedback on staff performance.

Is tasked with researching, creating, writing, gathering, organizing, reviewing, and editing data for publishing on Kumoricon's website and social media pages as well as creating content that promotes the Kumoricon brand. This includes but is not limited to the the development and editing of articles, blogs, ad copy, and social media posts as well as some software development based on skill level.

Oversee the technical design, development and maintenance for Kumoricon's software applications and groupware systems, including but not limited to staff management, schedule editor, forms engine, and group maintenance. Manages the day-to-day workflow and output of the software team by prioritizing and assigning projects. Providing guidance and leadership to make sure projects are completed on time and to specification. Schedules and leads regular team meetings to discuss ongoing projects and priorities for team members and to address questions or concerns regarding expectations of the team. Responsible for reviewing team applications, onboarding and training new team members and providing feedback on performance for the team as a whole and the individual team members.

Responsible for the design, development, maintenance and technical documentation of Kumoricon's software applications and groupware systems, including but not limited to staff management, schedule editor, forms engine, and group maintenance.

Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and chaperoning Kumoricon's official social communication platforms so that members have a positive experience. Provide guidance and leadership to Moderators to make sure members are adhering to the posted code of conduct. Schedules and leads regular team meetings to discuss possible issues on the platforms and to address questions or concerns regarding expectations of the team. Responsible for reviewing team applications, onboarding and training new team members, and providing feedback on performance for the team as a whole and the individual team members.

Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and chaperoning Kumoricon's official public Discord server so that members have a positive experience.

Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and chaperoning Kumoricon's official Twitch chat so that members have a positive experience.

Manage the Info Booth, and staff. Organize information into easily digestible formats to facilitate a positive experience for attendees.

On-site leadership for Info Booth. Expected to be given the lead during low traffic hours.

Directly help attendees at the Info Booth during the convention.

Is responsible for planning products, identifying merchandise suppliers, and communicating with suppliers and distributors. Responsible for negotiating prices, ordering stock, facilitating deliveries with distributors, and handling the logistics of getting the merchandise to Kumoricon's storage. Responsible for planning the merchandise budget, and forecasting profits and sales. Responsible for analyzing previous year's merch sales and making projections for future years, and presenting numbers and merchandise plans to the Publicity executive team for approval. Will work closely with Merchandise leadership on what products should be pursued and how products, both new and existing, should be displayed for sale and produce a merchandise layout plan for the Merchandise Booth. Will work with the Inventory Clerk to control stock levels based on forecasts, analyzing the items price points, colors or styles to help keep an eye on slow sellers and taking action to facilitate the movement of merchandise by the reduction of prices, setting of promotions or the collaboration with areas needing prize support.

Assist Merchandise Organizer in merchandise ordering, planning, management and tracking.

Oversee and manage all merchandise. Manage all pieces of the staff process including recruiting, training, communication, and scheduling. Other duties include handling cash box, card reader, booth procedures, managing inventory tracking, securing storage, and transportation of all cash and items. May be required to fill in at the booth for emergencies related to the event.

Engage with attendees to promote and sell Kumoricon merchandise. Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time as well as light lifting as needed. May be asked to cover shifts as a Cashier or Restocker as needed.

Engage with attendees to complete transactions for Kumoricon merchandise. Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time as well as light lifting as needed. Primarily responsible for working with point of sale systems and ensuring completion of transactions in a timely manner. May be asked to cover shifts as a Restocker or Salesperson as needed.

Coordinate with the Merchandise Manager and Merchandise Inventory staff to ensure stock and displays are well maintained and supply is available, clearly labled and provided to salespersons. Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time as well as light lifting as needed. Primarily responsible for ensuring the sales team is familiar with the available stock the inventory team has provided to ensure smooth transactions. May be asked to cover shifts as a Cashier or Customer Service as needed.

Manage the inventory of Kumoricon's merchandise year-round including updating the counts in the online store. Will work closely with the Merchandise Organizer and the merchandise fulfillment companies.

Manage inventory of merchandise before, during, and after the convention.

Create a system and a schedule for events and team, and help with recording suitable audio, video, and photographic coverage at the con and at mini-events. May assist in editing throughout the year of all digital media collected by subordinates. Requires technical skills with digital media and hardware.

Oversee the coordination of Multimedia Office use to ensure media is brought to the right sub-teams. Track the work of those in the Multimedia team to verify content retrieval. Maintain security of equipment and flow of the office. Basic understanding of photo and video editing software as well as cloud storage solutions preferred.

Assist the Multimedia Office Coordinator in providing media and media coverage to the right sub-teams. This position is primarily an at-con position with some pre-con work in coordinating with the Videography and Photography staff that equipment is ready and available to catalog content and that the media is logged and prepared for editing or submission to the correct teams outside of Publicity. Support the Multimedia team in content retrieval and security of equipment within the office, keeping records of what exits the office and where it goes. Basic understanding of photo and video editing software as well as cloud storage solutions preferred.

Organize and coordinate Photography staff at events and ensure that photos are collected and sent up the chain for editing and publishing.

Document the event through photography. Must be willing and able to work photography of smaller events throughout the year if needed and available.

Organize and coordinate Videography staff at events and ensure that videos are collected and sent up the chain after editing for publishing. Must have technical skills with digital media and hardware.

Document the event through videography. Must be willing and able to work videography of smaller events throughout the year if needed and available.

Works with Multimedia and Social Media leadership and coordinates with Video Editor staff throughout the year to create entertaining and informative videos using new and existing media for the organization's long form social media platforms.

Use current media and potential new media to edit together videos for advertising, training, and other media uses for the convention. May be required to make up hours at con.

Responsible for coordinating the Hall Cosplay Contest including determining the criteria for awards. Assist with staff recruitment. Draft a staff schedule for assigned areas and monitor shifts. Ensure that at-con photo archive is organized. Ensure that assigned emails are responded to in a timely manner.

Provide mid-year and at-con assistance to the assigned Manager. Act as backup to the Manager.

At-con position responsible for recruiting and taking the photos of Hall Cosplay award contestants.

Responsible for elevating attendee experience by attracting guests, industry professionals, and cultural influencers to our conventions. Mentor managers and coordinators, develop training programs, and ensure compliance with bylaws and communication protocols. Oversee diverse teams, including Guests, Relations Logistics, Hospitality, Autographs, and Industry. A focus on building efficient procedures and budget management.

Support the Director in attracting guests, managing logistics, and overseeing hospitality and industry relations. Assist in mentoring, training, and enforcing protocols. Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless coordination. Contribute to budget management and procedural efficiency, driving excellence in convention relations.

L4 is is responsible for coordinating schedules and communication of the Relations executive team. Their duties may include, but not limited to: prioritizing emails, tracking deadlines, and having a hand in preparation and participation of internal department meetings.<br><br>L3 maintains the workflow and progress reports across departments. Conduct research to understand impacts on various departments and coordinate external meetings with board members. Identify pain points and contribute innovative solutions for continuous improvement in future conventions. Works more as an internal auditor of the department, should be someone who has worked as a manager at least for 1 year.

Oversee the activities of the Driver Supervisor and Relations Logistics Dispatcher. Work in tandem with the Guests Manager to optimize guest flight planning and travel logistics. Additionally, monitor and manage budgets to ensure financial efficiency. Keep up-to-date on shipping carriers, routes, and rates, promptly adapting to any changes. In addition to the core responsibilities, take on the crucial role of inventorying supplies at the locker and collaborating with Industry and Guests to ensure that any gifts or donations are directed to the appropriate teams that can best leverage them. Foster seamless communication across diverse channels, including phone calls, texts, radio, email, and Discord. Maintain a keen focus on event timelines, ensuring department-wide adherence to schedules.

At-con position with light pre-con work. Build driver schedules, hire and train drivers. Manage schedule of driving trips throughout con and act as the point of contact for anyone requesting drivers. Dispatch drivers as necessary.

Complete guest, industry, and staff pick-ups and drop-offs from the airport. Also drive guests, industry, and staff to and from locations during the convention.

This at-con position involves light pre-con work. Responsibilities include hiring and training gophers, as well as building and maintaining their schedules. Act as the central dispatch for all incoming Relations requests, logging and efficiently delegating tasks to the appropriate Relations staff, lead, or executive for completion. Additionally, actively monitor Discord, emails, and radios during the convention, ensuring constant awareness of relevant communications. Focus on keeping all relevant parties informed about ongoing issues. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills to streamline the flow of information and tasks within the Relations department, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of the convention.

Assist the Industry, Guest, and Hospitality teams by checking in with leads to address any needs. Act as a liaison between Hyatt and OCC teams, facilitating efficient communication. Provide support by running errands for guests, industry professionals, and staff during the convention. Offer relief for staff during short breaks, ensuring seamless operations across departments.

Year-round position. Manage guest selection and contract negotiation with the Assistant/Director of Relations. Supervise coordinators under this position, which heavily involves training and recruitment of Guest Liaisons and scheduling staff. Primary objective is ensuring that all guests are assisted professionally.

Year-round position. Manage guest selection and contract negotiation with the Assistant/Director of Relations. Supervise coordinators under this position, which heavily involves training and recruitment of Guest Liaisons and scheduling staff. Primary objective is ensuring that all guests are assisted professionally.

Sit on stage with guests and industry to help lead panels and maintain the flow of conversation between attendees and those on stage. Serves as backup moderators for the Programming department on an as-needed and as-available basis.

Assist guests at con, helping them to and from panels, etc. Applicants must demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, organization, and politeness to be considered for this position. Prior experience highly desired. May require pre-con activities such as training sessions and meetings.

Assist foreign guests at con and around the Portland area. Applicants must demonstrate fluency in Japanese and English, and ability to translate and interpret during conversations, panels, and events. Prior experience highly desired. May require pre-con activities such as training sessions and meetings.

Mid-year through con position. Coordinate autograph sessions, and handle ticketing, cash boxes, line control, and enforcement of autograph policies. Act as liaison during autographs sessions.

Coordinate autograph sessions, and handle ticketing, cash boxes, line control, and enforcement of autograph policies. Act as liaison during autographs sessions.

Effectively collaborate with the Autograph Coordinator to oversee autograph sessions at conventions. Serve as a primary point of contact for attendees, skillfully managing autograph lines, directing individuals to designated areas, and providing valuable information. Demonstrate strong communication skills by promptly and courteously responding to attendee inquiries, offering assistance, and addressing questions related to autograph sessions. Additionally, assume the role of a secondary liaison during non-session periods, ensuring a seamless and positive attendee experience. Dedicated to optimizing the autograph process and contributing to the overall success of events.

Collaborate closely with Industry, Academic, and Cultural Coordinators to bring guests to the event. Take charge of budget management for guests in these departments. Conduct regular check-ins with leads and executives, ensuring tasks are on track and timelines are met. Facilitate communication with other departments invested in guest schedules and panel submissions, connecting them seamlessly with the relevant coordinators.

Responsible for managing industry applications and contacts, pre-con and at-con. Assist in securing event sponsorship, prize support, and coordinate with Industry, Marketing, Programming, and Specialty Registration teams. Serve as the at-con contact for partner tables, cultural guests, and industry professionals.

At-con position. Support partner tables, cultural guests, and industry members by facilitating check-ins, ensuring they have necessary resources for success, guiding them to panels, and ensuring an enjoyable experience at the convention. Proactively address on-the-floor issues and report incidents to the manager. Contribute to the seamless execution of the event and the satisfaction of our industry participants.

Collaborate with local colleges and professors to curate engaging content for our convention. Manage academic groups both pre-con and at-con, coordinating programming and activities. Serve as the on-site contact for academic groups and guests during the event. Contribute to the year-round success of the convention by fostering connections with educational institutions and bringing enriching content to our diverse audience.

Year-round position. Collaborate with local Japanese cultural groups and traditional practitioners to curate immersive experiences for the convention. Engage with cultural groups both pre-con and at-con, coordinating programming and activities. Work closely with Panels and Infrastructure teams to secure spaces for live demonstrations and performances. Serve as the on-site contact for cultural groups and guests during the event.

Mid-year through con position. Assist the Assistant/Director of Relations in providing a welcoming and positive environment for our guests in the designated on-site and off-site Green Room locations if/as they are applicable. Create catering/menu options and budget the Green Room fund as well as manage authority over both Green Rooms and their staff.

Mid-year through con position. Assist the Hospitality Manager with planning for Green Room and Green Lounge pre-con; manage operations and staff during con.

Manages staff schedules, verifies badges for authorized access, handles issues, and escalating them to the manager when necessary. Additionally, they communicate any problems with the hotel promptly. In essence, the Lead ensures the smooth operation of the Green Lounge, maintaining a positive environment for both staff and guests.

Serve and assist guests and industry in the Green Lounge with meals/snacks.

Manages staff schedules, verifies badges for authorized access, and handles issues, escalating them to the manager when necessary. Additionally, they communicate any problems with the OCC promptly. In essence, the Lead ensures the smooth operation of the Green Room, maintaining a positive environment for both staff and guests.

Serve and assist guests and industry in the Green Room with meals/snacks.

Maintain staff member lists, record and post meetings minutes, give notices to the membership of meetings and other matters, maintain records, assist with policies and contract editing, and research some legal matters.

Assist in recording meeting minutes, ratification of new staff, ensure policy documents are up to date, ensure policy is followed and reflected correctly on the exec team.

Assist in maintaining meeting schedule, ensuring documents are updated and completed in a timely manner, ensure the team stays on top of work. Facilitate communication and schedule meetings as needed.

The Treasurer maintains financial records for the organization and creates financial reports annually and as needed for the board, as well as maintaining the organization banking and bank accounts. Additionally, the Treasurer handles business filings and tax communication as needed.

Collaborate with Treasurer on finance and banking. Assist with data entry and analysis. Other duties as assigned.

Collaborate with Treasurer on planning of staff events and staff benefits. Attend executive meetings and provide department reports as directed by Treasurer. Assist with data entry and analysis. Other duties as assigned.

Count cash, document cash counts, and audit cash count documents. Other duties as assigned.

Manage property storage, which includes maintenance of inventory and keeping record of check-out/check-in. Coordinate load-in and load-out for all events associated with the convention. Provide oversight of Locker Facilitators and Load-In/Load-Out staff. Coordinate with department heads and leads to ensure needs are understood and expectations are managed.

Monitor established channels for supply requests from all departments. Respond and provide fulfillment of supply requests from all departments. Assist Treasurer with off-site cash drops.

Maintain organization of assigned property/area, which includes maintenance of inventory documentation and tracking. Coordinate load-in of assigned property/area by working with other facilitators to expedite staging, loading, unloading, and distribution of supplies to the necessary locations. Coordinate load-out of assigned property/area by working with other coordinators to form a holistic plan for load-out, directing non-Treasury staff with con property to the appropriate staging areas as designated in the plan. Expedite the loading and unloading of the truck and ensure supplies are returned to their designated locations for storage. Other duties as assigned by the Supply and Logistics Facilitator. See notes for at-con schedule requirements.

During load-in, use available tools and assistance to move items from locker to truck, from truck to staging, and from staging to destination. During load-out, use available tools and assistance to move items from location to staging, from staging to truck, and from truck to locker. Follow directions of Locker Coordinators and Supply and Logistics Manager to ensure property is organized and ready for easy retrieval.

(Position not available until 15 Load-In/Load-Out Mover positions have been filled.) Drive from point A to point B. Oversee loading of truck to ensure load balance. Responsible for safe staging of vehicle for load and unload.