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.
Info Desk staff
What is Info Desk? Who are they, and what do they do?
Info Desk is one of the most visible public faces of FanimeCon. We greet the public with a friendly face and the answer to their questions both through stationary desks and walking teams located throughout the convention. When you don't know, go ask Info!!
Info Desk Staff Requirements :
Must be 18 years old by the time FanimeCon starts. (exceptions may be made on a case by case basis)
Must have valid government issued photo ID. ie drivers licence, passport, state id card, military id card, etc....
Must work 20 hours over the course of Fanime weekend Th-M divided up into 6(six), 4(four) hour shifts.
Must complete Radio Training.
Must complete Customer Service Training.
Must attend at least 2(two) pre-con meeting
Must be familiar with the Fanime website.
Must check in with the Manager On Duty 15 minutes before each shift.
Must check in with the Manager On Duty after each shift.
Must abide by the FanimeCon Member Code of Conduct and the FanimeCon Staff Code of Conduct at all times.
Info Desk Responsibilities:
Before Con, Info Desk staff members are responsible for acquiring information as it becomes available concerning Programing, Extravaganzas, and Fan Service. Throughout the months leading up to Con, Info Desk staff continue to become well versed on all programming, events, and schedule changes in order to share this information with staff and attendees.
During Con, Info Desk staff members distribute information about events, event locations, any changes, and other pertinent information. They understand the rhythm and flow of what information attendees ask for on a given day and are prepared with responses for related questions (for example, Cosplay is big on Saturday, so Info Staff should be prepared for questions related to cosplay). Info Staff members keep in constant contact with Manager on Duty to distribute information about all changes that come from other departments, and communicate any alarming trends to either Manager on Duty or Con Ops as it pertains to scheduling.
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Copy-Editor
Editorial is looking for experienced staffers who are skilled at copy-editing and rewriting in order to assist with editing content for the FanimeCon program guide, website, and other public-facing content as needed.
What You Will Do:
Read over and edit content given to us by other departments for spelling, grammar, and readability, according to the FanimeCon style guide
Communicate with the team via Discord
Get assigned tasks and manage them through Trello
Rewrite text on occasion for readability
Requirements:
Have internet access
Have access to a computer
Have an email address that can access Google Docs (usually a Google account)
Have a Discord account or can create one. You will need to check it at least once a week
Have a Trello account or can create one. You will need to check it at least once a week
Able to work online before con for at least 20 cumulative hours
Work at least one 3-hour shift in-person at con
Attend at least one general FanimeCon staff meeting, either via Zoom (online) or in-person
Attend department-specific meetings as needed
Nice to Haves:
Experience with copy-editing
Experience with writing/rewriting
Experience with AP Style Guide
Have used Google Docs, Trello, and Discord
Please note that we heavily use Discord and Trello for communication and management of tasks. Email communication will be for major announcements, and any major announcements during con will be handled almost solely through Discord.
This staff position is a part of the Editorial Department, which is under Content Services. Our sister department is Web Team. If you have any experience with Wordpress, programming, UX design, etc. on top of your editing experience, please mention this in your application and we may have alternative positions for you in Content Services or Web Team.
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Entry last modified Mon May 26 2025, 15:27:28
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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Extravaganzas Division Leads
The Extravaganzas Division is seeking staff members interested in learning about and supporting 1-2 departments from the division-level throughout the pre-planning year and convention weekend! These individuals should be interested in learning more about what goes into organizing specific events within the division and can support them in keeping up to date with deadlines, communication, and assist in finding solutions in the moment as needed.
The Extravaganzas Division oversees and supports the following departments:
- Black & White Ball
- Car Show
- Chibitainments
- Cosplay Gatherings
- Cosplay Masquerade
- Cosplay Photography
- Cosplay Repair
- Fanimaid Cafe
- Game Show
- Idris' Closet
- J-Fashion
- Karaoke
- Opening/Closing Ceremonies
- Stage Zero
DUTIES:
- Provide focused support on individual departments within the division
- Support assigned department(s) in the way that they need (check-ins, deadline reminders, feedback, etc)
- Assist with line control as needed for large events (will receive proper training)
- Assist in the escalation pipeline from department-level to division-level as needed
PREFERENCES:
- Willingness to learn about and/or develop event planning skills
- Comfortable in loud, crowded environments
- Able to move from one space to another efficiently
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have prior staff experience at FanimeCon or similar conventions
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Attend at least three staff meetings (virtual or in person)
- Communicative during the pre-con planning period
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Web Content Staffer
Web Team is looking for folks who are interested in helping maintain and update the content on the WordPress-powered FanimeCon website!
What You Will Do:
- Update page content given by other departments in FanimeCon on the WordPress website
- Work with the sister department Editorial to get content looking nice on the website
- Communicate with the team via Discord
- Get assigned tasks or assign yourself tasks and manage them through Trello
Requirements:
- Have internet access
- Have access to a computer
- Have an email address that can access Google Docs (usually a Google account)
- Have a Discord account or can create one. You will need to check it at least once a week
- Have a Trello account or can create one. You will need to check it at least once a week
- Able to work online before con for at least 20 cumulative hours
- Work at least one 3-hour shift in-person at con
- Attend at least one general FanimeCon staff meeting, either via Zoom (online) or in-person
- Attend department-specific meetings as needed
Nice to Haves:
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, and/or Javascript
- Have used Google Docs before
- Have used WordPress before
- Have a laptop you can bring to con
Please note that we heavily use Discord and Trello for communication and management of tasks. Email communication will be for major announcements, and any major announcements during con will be handled almost solely through Discord.
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Entry last modified Sat May 24 2025, 14:45:48
Division Runners
The Extravaganzas Division is seeking staff members interested in assisting multiple departments over the weekend! Division Runners will primarily be supporting departments during scheduled times throughout the weekend and have the opportunity to learn more about or assist with event planning during the pre-con planning period if interested.
DUTIES:
- Support the Extravaganzas Division and its respective departments with supply and/or food runs
- Assist with setup and/or teardown of departments as needed daily while on site (helping put out signs, ensure spaces are unlocked/locked, etc)
- Assist with line control as needed for large events (will receive proper training)
PREFERENCES:
- Comfortable in loud, crowded environments
- Able to move from one space to another efficiently
- Willingness to learn about or develop event planning skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Attend at least three staff meetings (virtual or in person)
- Communicative during the pre-con planning period
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
Click Here To Apply Now!
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Cosplay Gatherings
As a department our primary mission is to coordinate cosplay gathering events and assist in any way that we can. Our goal is to make everything at these events runs smoothly. We are looking for individuals that are interested in cosplay that would like to support our gatherings hosts.
Duties
-Help event hosts with whatever is needed
-Work to ensure events run smoothly and on time
-Coordinate gatherings events
-Schedule gatherings events
-Work with photographers to ensure maximum coverage of the events
Requirements
-Must be punctual and organized
-Be willing to assist with gatherings Friday-Sunday 9am-6pm
-The position is primarily outside (weather permitting) and requires some but minimal physical labor (setting up/taking down folding tents).
-Must be able to work with gatherings hosts as to best support them for their event
-Schedulers will need to attend a meeting in April
If you have experience we would love to have your knowledge on board
If you have no prior experience that's no problem as well, we are happy to have anyone that has passion and is willing to help.
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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Entry last modified Fri May 30 2025, 07:28:52