Kumoricon - Oregon's Largest Anime Convention - Labor Day Weekend - September 4-6, 2010 - Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
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Open Staff Positions

The 2011 staff positions list will be created and approved by the 2011 board once the new directors are elected and appointed. Please check back for information on applying for staff for Kumoricon 2011.

In addition to the list, new openings and other opportunities will sometimes be posted to the Get Involved section of the forums. You are also strongly encouraged to attend one of our monthly general meetings, where current and future staff meet up to plan. These meetings are open to the public and the dates are announced on the front page news and on the calendar.


Chair1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: This is a staff-elected position. Forum posting
Assistant to the ChairNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact chair@kumoricon.org
Pocky Club Liaison1 position filled, position closed
Vice Chair1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: This is a board-elected position. Forum posting
Assistant to the Vice ChairNot filled, 1 position open 
Assist the Vice Chair with con activities and events. This is not an executive-level position so if the Vice Chair position becomes vacant, this position does not fulfill those duties in the interim period before the replacement is elected by the board.
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact vicechair@kumoricon.org
Disabilities LiaisonNot filled, 1 position open 
The go-to person for disabled attendees who need additional assistance to help them enjoy Kumoricon to the best of our staff's ability. Pre-con, help work with the board and staff to create protocol that meets applicable standards for dealing with disabled attendees. At con, determine which attendees are in need of assistance and help to provide that assistance while staying within Kumoricon policies.
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact vicechair@kumoricon.org
Disabilities Liaison StaffNot filled, 2 positions open 
General assistance, pre-con and at con
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact vicechair@kumoricon.org
VIP Liaison1 position filled, position closed
Pre-con, work with other departments (mostly registration) to ensure that those who have registered as VIP are accounted for and understand their benefits; at con, help to get VIP attendees through registration and ensure that their additional benefits are provided
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact vicechair@kumoricon.org
Maid Squad Manager1 position filled, position closed
Pre-con and at con, coordinate other departments who need additional assistance with Maid Squad volunteers
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact vicechair@kumoricon.org
Assistant Maid Squad ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
General assistance
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact vicechair@kumoricon.org
CWE LiaisonNot filled, 1 position open 
Maintain lines of communication between the board, local higher education authorities, and students involved in CWE (Cooperative Work Experience) with Altonimbus Entertainment
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact vicechair@kumoricon.org
Director of Operations1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: This is a staff-elected position. Forum posting
Assistant Director of Operations1 position filled, position closed
Train to replace Director of Operations
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact operations@kumoricon.org
Assistant to the Director of Operations1 position filled, position closed
General assistance
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact operations@kumoricon.org
Yojimbo Manager2 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Assistant Yojimbo Manager4 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Yojimbo40 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Registration Manager1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Assistant Registration Manager2 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Registration Staff15 positions filled, 5 positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Registration Development CWENot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact operations@kumoricon.org
Con Suite Manager2 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Con Suite Assistant Manager2 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Con Suite Staff9 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Volunteer Manager1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Info Booth Manager1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Info Booth Assistant Manager1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Info Booth Staff6 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Lost and Found Coordinator1 position filled, 1 position open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact operations@kumoricon.org
Director of Programming1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: This is a staff-elected position. Forum posting
Assistant Director of Programming1 position filled, position closed
Train to replace Director of Programming
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Assistant to the Director of ProgrammingNot filled, 1 position open 
General assistance
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Office ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
Run Programming Office
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Assistant Office ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Live Events Manager1 position filled, position closed
Responsible for overseeing Live Events, including coordinating with Programming for supplies and tech needs, make sure that events run smoothly during con, recruit staff
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Assistant Live Events Manager1 position filled, 1 position open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Live Events Staff4 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Karaoke Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Run karaoke room, contest; recruit staff
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Karaoke Assistant Coordinator1 position filled, 1 position open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Karaoke Staff4 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Library Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Run Library; maintain inventory of books, wish list for new
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Library Staff3 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Panels Coordinator2 positions filled, position closed
Check on panels, ensure they have supplies and tech needs, make sure panels run smoothly during con, recruit staff
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Panel Staff5 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Video Room CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
Plan title shown, sets schedule, make sure that rooms run smoothly during con
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Video Room Staff1 position filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Art Show Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Accept submissions at con, assist artists in displaying work, run room during con, including taking bids and payment for art, keep track of sales for payments after con
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Art Show Staff3 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Chibi Room Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Set schedule of crafts and activities, run events
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Chibi Room StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Hall Cosplay Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Decide criteria for awards, locate/take photos of award recipients
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Hall Cosplay Staff1 position filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Dating Game Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Create game, run event at con
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Dating Game Staff2 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Cosplay Chess CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Cosplay Chess StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Main Events Manager1 position filled, position closed
Responsible for overseeing Main Events, including coordinating with Programming for supplies and tech needs, make sure events run smoothly during con, recruit staff
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Assistant Main Events Manager2 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Main Events Staff3 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Cosplay Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Set rules, accept contestant registrations, coordinate rehearsal and costume judging, organize contest, recruit staff
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Cosplay Staff4 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
AMV Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Set rules, accept contestant submissions, coordinate judging of submissions, organize and run contest and show at con
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
AMV StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Dance CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
Find DJs, set DJ schedule
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Dance StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Video Gaming Manager1 position filled, position closed
Responsible for overseeing Video Gaming, including coordinating with Programming for tech and game needs, make sure room runs smoothly during con, assist Programming and Relations with soliciting prize support, recruit staff
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Assistant Video Gaming Manager1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Video Gaming Staff12 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Tournament Coordinator2 positions filled, position closed
Determine which tournaments will be held, set schedule of tournaments, assist in determining prizes
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Tournament StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Console Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Determine console setup, which games/systems will be offered
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Console StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
LAN Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Determine system setup, which games will be played
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
LAN Staff1 position filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Tabletop/RPG Manager1 position filled, position closed
Responsible for overseeing Tabletop/RPG room, including coordinating with Programming for supplies, set game schedule, assist Programming and Relations with soliciting prize suport/in-room vendor, make sure room runs smoothly during con, recruit staff
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Assistant Tabletop/RPG Manager1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Tabletop CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
Determine which games will be offered, coordinate with Manager and Programming for supplies, assist Manager in scheduling games/determine prizes
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Tabletop Staff13 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
RPG CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
Recruit GMs, determine games to be offered at con, assist Manager in scheduling games/determine prizes
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
RPG Staff1 position filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
LARP Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Determine which games will be offered, recruit staff/volunteer to assist with games, coordinate with Manager/Programming on supplies and schedule
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
LARP Assistant Coordinator1 position filled, 1 position open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
LARP Staff2 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Creation Station Manager1 position filled, position closed
Responsible for overseeing Creation Station rooms, including coordinating with Programming for supplies and tech, recruit panelists, coordinate with Coordinators with contest rules, coordinate with Programming on schedule, accepts contest entries and ensure they are distributed to judges, make sure room runs smoothly during con, recruit staff
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Assistant Creation Station Manager1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Creation Station Staff3 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Fanfic Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Coordinate with Manager on contest rules and schedules, coordinate contest judging and fanfic panels offerings
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Fanfic Staff2 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Fanart Coordinator2 positions filled, position closed
Coordinate with Manager on contest rules and schedules, coordinate contest judging and fanart panels offerings
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Fanart StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Fancraft Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
Coordinate with Manager and Programming on supplies, coordinate fancraft panel offerings
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Fancraft StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact programming@kumoricon.org
Director of Publicity1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: This is a staff-elected position. Forum posting
Assistant Director of PublicityNot filled, 1 position open 
Train to replace Director of Publicity
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Publicity Setup CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Publicity Setup StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Assistant to the Director of Publicity1 position filled, position closed
General assistance
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Promotions Manager2 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Street Team Coordinator1 position filled, position closed 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Street Team Regional Lead7 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Merchandise CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Merchandise Staff1 position filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Press Coordinator2 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Press StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Photography Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Photography Staff1 position filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Publications ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Content CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Design and Layout Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Design and Layout StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Writing and Editing Coordinator1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Writing and Editing StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Program Book CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Pocket Guide CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Signage CoordinatorNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Signage StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Website Administrator1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact publicity@kumoricon.org
Website Administration StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact website@kumoricon.org
Website Software Development Staff2 positions filled, multiple positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact website@kumoricon.org
Lead Forum ModeratorNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Will be appointed from the accepted Forum Moderators.
Forum Moderator1 position filled, 1 position open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Check the Get Involved forum soon for application instructions.
Director of Relations1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: This is a staff-elected position. Forum posting
Assistant Director of Relations1 position filled, position closed
Train to replace Director of Relations
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Assistant to the Director of RelationsNot filled, 1 position open 
General assistance
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Fire Jumper1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Industry AssistantNot filled, 1 position open 
Track and arrange screening permissions; liaise with Programming
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Green Room Manager1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Green Room Assistant ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Green Room Staff2 positions filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Dealer Hall ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
Give out, coordinate, and track contracts; coordinator with dealers; coordinate Dealer Hall Staff; monitor issues like bootlegs and sale of adult materials
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Dealer Hall Assistant ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
Assist, maintain backup copies of critical data
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Dealer Hall Staff3 positions filled, 2 positions open
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Artist Alley Manager1 position filled, position closed
Provide, coordinate, and track contracts; coordinate with artists; coordinate Artist Alley Staff; monitors issues
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Artist Alley Assistant ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
Assist, maintain backup copies of critical data
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Artist Alley StaffNot filled, 1 position open 
General help to artists, cruise alley and check for issues, watch booth so artists can take breaks and move merchandise in/out, report possible issues to Manager or Assistant
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Guest Manager1 position filled, position closed
Coordinate Liaisons to make sure that all guests are picked up from the airport and are properly assisted at con
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Guest Liaison4 positions filled, multiple positions open
Assist guests at con, helping them to and from panels and such
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Guest Benefits Specialist1 position filled, position closed
Coordinate planning of guest baskets, green room passes and other graphic design stuff, create books of info on Portland for the guests
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Charity Auction ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
Get items for the auction, promote the auction, run the auction, solicit materials for the auction
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
AuctioneerNot filled, 1 position open 
Calling at the auction
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Auction Staff3 positions filled, multiple positions open
Assist the auction, be a runner, etc.
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact relations@kumoricon.org
Secretary1 position filled, position closed
Maintain staff list, update policy docs, record minutes, post minutes, give notice
To apply (if open), or for more info: This is a board-elected position. Forum posting
Assistant SecretaryNot filled, 1 position open 
Train to replace Secretary
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact secretary@kumoricon.org
Assistant to the SecretaryNot filled, 1 position open 
General assistance
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact secretary@kumoricon.org
Web LiaisonNot filled, 1 position open 
Handle Secretary-specific areas of the web site and other staff web stuff
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact secretary@kumoricon.org
Member Services Manager1 position filled, position closed
Run Member Services Office at con, includes badge hand-out for requested departments, receipt of incident reports, back-up infodesk
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact secretary@kumoricon.org
Member Services Assistant ManagerNot filled, 2 positions open 
Assist Member Services Manager in all duties
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact secretary@kumoricon.org
Member Services Staff4 positions filled, multiple positions open
Work the Member Services Office, be familiar with Office procedures, be courteous and kind to all visitors, explore
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact secretary@kumoricon.org
Treasurer1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: This is a board-elected position. Forum posting
Assistant Treasurer1 position filled, position closed
Train to replace Treasurer
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact treasurer@kumoricon.org
Assistant to the Treasurer1 position filled, position closed
General assistance
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact treasurer@kumoricon.org
QuartermasterNot filled, 1 position open 
Manage inventory, create initial kit assemblies and room pallets, maintain check-in/check-out records
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact treasurer@kumoricon.org
Supply Requisition SpecialistNot filled, 1 position open 
Driving and shopping
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact treasurer@kumoricon.org
Member Benefits ManagerNot filled, 1 position open 
Staff events, T-shirts, dead-dog, winter party
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact treasurer@kumoricon.org
Member Benefits StaffNot filled, multiple positions open 
Tasks as assigned by Member Benefits Manager
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact treasurer@kumoricon.org
Facilities Liaison1 position filled, position closed
To apply (if open), or for more info: This is a board-elected position. Forum posting
Assistant Facilities Liaison1 position filled, position closed
Trained to relieve and replace the Facilities Liaison in all tasks and duties as outlined in the bylaws under article 4, section F. Will coordinate with hotels and venues on availability and usage requirements and will also directly connect with the convention hotel during off hours or while the Facilities Liaison is unavailable and is ultimately the second in command of the Facilities department.
To apply (if open), or for more info: Forum posting
Assistant to the Facilities Liaison1 position filled, position closed
Provides general assistance directly to the Facilities Liaison and is responsible for any and all task delegation given to him/her by the Director. This position does not oversee any other staff in the Facilities department but may relay information between the Director and his/her staff if neccessary. This position requires someone who is willing tomeet with the Director on a regular basis and assist in the keeping of a strict schedule and adhering to deadlines.
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact hotel@kumoricon.org
Runner1 position filled, 1 position open
Is an all-purpose position in the Facilities department and may be required to assist other departments in menial or smaller tasks as directed by the Facilities Liaison. This position requires an availability at the convention and some availability before to help with setup and tear-down of events durring the convention year. May be required to run messages and other items to other members of the convention staff or to hotel staff as the need arises. Also reports any and all issues to the Facilities Liaison in a timely manner for resolution.
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact hotel@kumoricon.org
Cartographer1 position filled, position closed
Create scale maps of venue and surrounding area with useful labels
To apply (if open), or for more info: Contact hotel@kumoricon.org
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