Kumoricon » Kumoricon 2021 Staff Application

Have you staffed Kumoricon previously?

No, or not sure
Yes, in a previous year
I am currently staff, and applying for an additional position or change in position

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Personal Information

First name:

Last name:

Email address:

Confirm
email address:

Please enter the same email address you last used to staff with us, if you still have access to it. Doing so will expedite your application process. (If approved for a position, you can change your email address during the staff registration process.)

Type of Application

How would you like to choose your position?

Choosing "put me anywhere" will put you in the running for over 25 positions that we've identified as being good for entry-level staff. If you choose this, we'll list them for you, and you'll have a chance to exclude any that you don't like.

Put me anywhere!
I've decided on a position – apply to one or more specific positions
I'm unsure which position is best – ask me a few interest questions to help me find one

Position Questions

Are there any positions you'd like to not be considered for?

Please check any positions that you'd prefer to avoid. We want to make sure our staff are comfortable with their choice of position at the con. If you don't check any boxes, then we'll consider you for any of the positions.

Are you over age 18?

Some of the positions require you to be age 18. If you are under 18, you're still welcome to staff, but we won't place you in one of these positions. Also, please note that our general minimum staff age is 16. (We sometimes make exceptions.)

Age 18 or over
Age 17, but will be age 18 by Day 0 of the convention (November 4, 2021)
Under age 18 during the convention

Interest Questions

Below these questions, you'll find a live listing of staff positions that we offer. The order of the results will change in real time based on your selections.

What style of position are you mostly looking for?

We'll show you both kinds of positions, but we'll take your selection into account in determining which are shown first.

At-con – Working on the floor at the event
Pre-con – Planning throughout the year
No preference, or as needed

Are you over age 18?

Some of our positions require you to be age 18. If you are under 18, you're still welcome to staff, but we'll hide positions that have an age requirement of 18. Also, please note that our general minimum staff age is 16. (We sometimes make exceptions.)

Age 18 or over
Age 17, but will be age 18 by Day 0 of the convention (November 4, 2021)
Under age 18 during the convention

What kinds of skills are you interested in?

Choose Any Staff Position – Position #1

In addition to (or instead of) the above, please select any position you are interested in from the entire position list:

When you select a position, a full description will appear. Feel free to browse! If you aren't sure, you can leave this field blank, and instead, tell us what type of position you are interested in further down.

Choose Any Staff Position – Position #2

If you are interested in more than one position, please select a second position from the list:

You can choose up to three positions. Feel free to apply to more than one if you aren't sure! If you don't have any more positions to choose right now, you can leave this field blank.

Choose Any Staff Position – Position #3

Please select a third position if you would like:

Application Information

Tell us why you'd like the position(s) you've chosen:

Please tell us anything you'd like us to consider. This may include your interests, and any previous experience.

What kind of convention experience do you have?

You can also tell us about any other kind of work experience that you'd like.

Maid/Butler application questions

Desired position:

Maid
Butler
Unsure/doesn't matter

Maid or butler name:

While working in the cafe, you will be addressed by your Maid Cafe name. Please indicate up to 3 choices. Your preferred name, nickname, or any online alias (cosplay name, common username, etc.) is not allowed to ensure privacy. Please also avoid character names.

Have you ever been a maid or butler before?

Yes
No

Which convention(s) or event(s) and when:

Why do you want to be a part of Kumoricon's Maid Cafe?

Please describe any hospitality, food service, or customer service experience that you have:

Please describe how well you work under high pressure and large crowds:

Will you be age 18 or older by October 31, 2021?

Yes
No

Will you be age 21 or older by October 31, 2021?

Yes
No

Do you have an Oregon food handler card?

Yes
No

Would you be willing to get one before Kumoricon?

Yes
No

Please attach a photo of your maid or butler outfit, if available:

We're looking for a preview of what attire you're looking to wear during your shifts. This is to ensure that your attire is appropriate and follows the guidelines of our cafe.

Kumoricon's Maid Cafe is growing and now has the ability to add dances to each session.

Are you interested in doing dances within Maid Cafe?

Yes
No

Do you have dance experience?

Yes
No

Please describe your dance experience:

Please attach a 30 second video of you dancing. This will be used as your audition for Kumoricon's Maid Cafe Dance Team.

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