Staff Listings!
FanimeCon wants to draw special attention to the following positions.
If you are interested in any of these listings, click the "apply now" link to show your interest.
Besides these, most other departments are looking for staff. You can apply for them at the main staff application site.
Gaming Hall staff
Love the arcade? Enjoy video games? Can't get enough of the tabletop experience? Then join us at the Gaming Hall!
The Gaming Hall team is looking for folks who can help us keep the Gaming Hall running smoothly throughout the entire weekend. No gaming experience required!
Requirements:
- You must be over 15 years of age
- You are able to commit to working a minimum of 24 hours for Gaming Hall over the 4-day event
- You must be on time for shifts and complete assigned tasks
- You must attend at least 2 (two) pre-convention meetings (virtual or in-person)
- You must abide by the FanimeCon Member Code of Conduct and the FanimeCon Staff Code of Conduct at all times
General Duties:
- Communicate with attendees relating to Gaming Hall offerings
- Coordinate with Tournament Organizers (TOs) for signups, guide attendees to tournament check-ins, assist with issuing prizes for tournament winners
- Perform patrols of the Gaming Hall area and machines, and report any suspicious activity or issues with any equipment
- Maintain communication with our partners when issues arise with any of their machines
- Provide crowd control and ensure clear pathways near games that accrue a large audience of spectators
- Set up, rearrange, and break down tabletop games (may include lifting heavy objects up to 30lbs with/without the assistance of others)
- Have fun :)
Preferences:
- Knowledge relating to arcades, eGaming, and tabletop gaming preferred, but not required
- Experience with tournaments a plus
- Experience in customer service and volunteering recommended
Come and join us! If you have questions for us, please contact games@fanime.com.
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Japanese Interpreter (1-2 position)
The Guest Relations division is recruiting 1-2 professional and sociable staffers to work in the role of a Japanese interpreter - directly interpreting for a Japanese guest of honor (GoH) and guiding them around FanimeCon.
DUTIES:
+ Serve as a Japanese/English interpreter for assigned GoH throughout the entirety of GoH's appearance at FanimeCon.
+ Greet and support GoH upon their arrival to and departure from con.
+ Guide GoH around con according to their personal schedule.
+ Help GoH coordinate/run their panels and interviews when necessary.
+ Work as at-con liaison between GoH and Guest Relations head team.
+ Attend daily morning staff meetings during con.
+ Perform other necessary tasks within the Guest Relations division when requested.
REQUIREMENTS:
+ Must have advanced level of fluency in Japanese (JLPT N2 or N1 certification)
+ Must be 18 years old.
+ Must work AT LEAST a total of 24 hours over the 4-day event (Friday – Monday) and be available to start from Friday morning.
+ Must be punctual, professional, and organized.
+ Must be a cooperative team player.
+ Must be able to adjust to a constantly changing environment.
PREFERENCES:
+ Open and helpful person with initiative!
+ Available to work (some) late evenings and Thursday evening prior to con
+ Familiarity with FanimeCon
+ Comfortable with public speaking
+ Hospitality experience (e.g. at another convention, at school, at work, etc.)
+ Local to Bay Area (out of area staffers are still welcome to apply!)
**NOTE: Cosplay is allowed while on duty, but must not interfere with ability to perform necessary tasks.
If interested, please fill out an application on the recruitment site and you will be contacted by Guest Relations staff. Thank you for your interest.
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Green Room Staff (2 positions)
The Guest Relations division is recruiting 2 sociable staffers to work in the Green Room, a rest and relaxation space for domestic and Japanese Guests of Honor (GoHs).
DUTIES:
+ Present hospitable Green Room environment to GoHs including: maintaining cleanliness of room; keeping snacks/drinks stocked; engaging with GoHs when necessary.
+ Attend daily staff meetings during con.
+ Aid handlers/interpreters with Panels' check-in.
+ Performing other necessary tasks within the Guest Relations division when requested.
REQUIREMENTS:
+ Must be 18 years old.
+ Must work a total of 24 hours over the 4-day event (Friday – Monday) and be available to start from Friday morning.
+ Must be punctual and professional.
+ Must be a cooperative team player.
+ Must be able to adjust to a constantly changing environment and work independently as needed.
PREFERENCES:
+ Available to work (some) late evenings.
+ Able to do light-to-medium lifting (mostly food/drink items)
+ Conversational Japanese skills
+ Hospitality experience (e.g. at another convention, at school, at work, etc.)
+ Open and helpful attitude!
**NOTE: Cosplay is allowed while on duty, but must not interfere with ability to perform necessary tasks.
Staffers local to the area are preferred, but those from out of town are welcomed to apply also.
If interested, please fill out an application on the recruitment site and you will be contacted by Guest Relations staff. Thank you for your interest.
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Domestic GoH Handler (2-3 position)
The Guest Relations division is recruiting professional and sociable staffers to work in the role of a domestic GoH handler - directly interacting with a domestic guests of honor (GoH) and guiding them around FanimeCon.
DUTIES:
+ Greet assigned GoH upon their arrival to and departure from con.
+ Guide GoH around con according to their personal schedule.
+ Help GoH coordinate/run their panels and interviews when necessary.
+ Work as at-con liaison between GoH and Guest Relations head team.
+ Attend daily morning staff meetings during con.
+ Performing other necessary tasks within the Guest Relations division when requested.
REQUIREMENTS:
+ Must be 18 years old.
+ Must work AT LEAST a total of 24 hours over the 4-day event (Friday – Monday) and be available to start from Friday morning.
+ Must be punctual, professional, and organized.
+ Must be a cooperative team player.
+ Must be able to adjust to a constantly changing environment.
PREFERENCES:
+ Open and helpful person with initiative!
+ Available to work (some) late evenings
+ Familiarity with FanimeCon
+ Comfortable with public speaking
+ Hospitality experience (e.g. at another convention, at school, at work, etc.)
**NOTE: Cosplay is allowed while on duty, but must not interfere with ability to perform necessary tasks.
If interested, please fill out an application on the recruitment site and you will be contacted by Guest Relations staff. Thank you for your interest.
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Fashion Show Assistant
The J-Fashion Department is looking for staff to assist with our day-of fashion show logistics! Prior experience in fashion show coordination is not necessary, but interest in J-Fashion is preferred.
DUTIES:
- Prepping garments pre-show, inventorying garments post-show, and general dressing room maintenance & upkeep
- Assembling garment racks and dressing rooms
- Directing models during prep time to ensure that they are dressed and ready in a timely manner
- Line management at fashion show doors
PREFERENCES:
- Comfortable in loud or chaotic environments
- Experience with directing large groups of people
- General knowledge of J-Fashion styles, and able to assist in styling models
- Able to stay on your feet for long periods of time, including walking
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Attend at least two staff meetings (virtual)
- Communicative during the pre-con planning period
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Manga Lounge Staff
The Manga Lounge is a modest sized pop-up library at FanimeCon, featuring over 3,000 titles and a lounge for attendees to read manga of all types.
Looking For Staff Interested in:
*Providing great a customer service experience
*Learning a simple library check out program
*That delightful paperback book smell :)
Love of Manga is a huge plus, but a positive attitude is a requirement.
Time Commitment:
*FanimeCon policy for staff requires a commitment of at least 24 hours over the course of Wednesday (Day -1) through Monday (Day 4). There are LOTS of opportunities for hours, and are more than willing to adjust shifts so that everyone gets the most out of the Con.
*Pre-con hours do not count toward this total, and include attending staff meetings in Feb/April/May (or reading the meeting summaries if you miss them) and a short virtual training with the lounge department head in May.
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Dealers Dept Staff
Ever wonder how we keep our Dealers Room running? Want to know what it takes to be the "modern day traveling salesman"? Now's your chance to get your feet wet in event management!
What we do:
-Dealer exhibitor check in.
-Cater to our Dealers' logistical needs during the show.
-Help with communications between our union decorator & Dealers.
-Manning & assist w/ daily tasks at our Dealer Ops Info booth.
-PA announcements. (If you're not mic-shy and you like to hear the sound of your own voice...lol)
-Bootleg spotting. (Help keep our Dealers honest!)
-Occasional crowd/line control.
Got experience? AWESOME! Share your ideas & experiences with us!
No experience? NO PROBLEM! We'll be more than happy to teach you a thing or two about how conventions & exhibitors operate.
Our dept staff is super laid back, we don't bite!
Click Here To Apply Now!
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