We will post openings for positions we’re looking to fill here throughout the year, but there’s a good chance that there are a number of other positions that could use a willing volunteer, or any number of other ways you can help out! If you’d like to chip in with putting Norwescon together, see what’s listed below, or stop by one of our ConCom volunteer meetings. We’ll be thrilled to see you!
This page is not necessarily a comprehensive list of open positions. Even if you don’t see something here that you think is right for you, we’d love to welcome you to the ConCom team! Please feel free to drop us a line, or join us at one of our monthly planning meetings to see how you can help.
If you do not get a response within 72 hours, please email our personnel department for assistance.
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Chair
To apply for any of the following positions, contact our Chair, or stop by one of our monthly planning meetings to volunteer in person!
Secretary
To apply for any of the following positions, contact our Secretary, or stop by one of our monthly planning meetings to volunteer in person!
Business
To apply for any of the following positions, contact our Business Department, or stop by one of our monthly planning meetings to volunteer in person!
Fundraising Coordinator
Convention Services
To apply for any of the following positions, contact our Convention Services Department, or stop by one of our monthly planning meetings to volunteer in person!
Dispatch
A volunteer who is able to type, site for at least four hours, and follow basic radio etiquette. Dispatch is the connection between roaming safety ambassadors and the supervisors/managers on duty. The primary responsibility is to log all information that comes across the desk and pass it along to the appropriate parties.
Office Staff
A volunteer who is able to type, sit for at least four hours, and is happy interacting with convention members, staff, and volunteers. Office staff serve as the main point of contact between Norwescon and the hotel for convention space housekeeping needs.
Typical duties include checking equipment in and out, recording lost property, answering the phone, taking messages, and providing information.
Safety Ambassador
A volunteer who is able to walk for at least four hours and is happy interacting with convention members, staff, and volunteers. Safety ambassadors serve as a primary resource for ensuring that the policies of Norwescon are adhered to, primarily by observing and reporting and not getting physically involved. For COVID-19 mask policies, safety ambassadors are asked to gently remind attendees of the expectation that they will wear a mask in convention space. Ambassadors are expected to answer general questions about the convention and perform other duties, such as assisting with line management and peace-bonding. Typical duties include traveling the hallways to assist with policy compliance, de-escalate situations, and provide support to members/staff/volunteers during times of need.
Member Services
To apply for any of the following positions, contact our Member Services Department, or stop by one of our monthly planning meetings to volunteer in person!
Art in Action Lead
Personnel
To apply for any of the following positions, contact our Personnel Department, or stop by one of our monthly planning meetings to volunteer in person!
Programming
To apply for any of the following positions, contact our Programming department, or stop by one of our monthly planning meetings to volunteer in person!
Pro Check-In Team Member
Join the team that creates a welcoming, inclusive space where attending professionals pick up their pro packets and find assistance while assuring the Pro Check-In and Green Room spaces remain secure and in order. Shifts can periods of sitting are required. Shifts vary between 1 and 3 hours as your schedule allows.
Programming Services Team Member
The Programming Services Team ensures the programming panel rooms are set up correctly and have all of the necessary equipment and supplies necessary to run each panel throughout the hotel. The duties of this at-con commitment include but are not limited to outfitting panel rooms with clocks, notepads, pens, pencils, and other needed items; infrequent and minor furniture adjustments; providing panelists with time cues at the end of panels. The ability to walk, wheel, or otherwise travel through the hotel is required for this position. Shifts vary between 1 and 3 hours as your schedule allows.
Virtual Programming Support Team Member
Norwescon will offer upstreamed content of select programming panels throughout the convention and we need staff who will monitor the chat to ensure that the space remains safe for all to participate. Work from home or at the convention during convention hours while monitoring our virtual chat rooms on Twitch. Working from home requires the use of your own computer. Those working at the convention will work in the Pro Check-In area. Requires the use of a free Twitch account. Shifts vary between 1 and 3 hours as your schedule allows.
Monster Mash Assistants
The Monster Mash is back! Assist our mad scientists as they mash their own monsters, bringing new life to discarded plushies. Only rudimentary sewing skills are required, along with a twisted sense of humor. Monster Mash for Families is Saturday 3pm-5pm and Monster Mash For Mature Mad Scientists is Saturday from 6 to 8pm.
Publications
To apply for any of the following positions, contact our Publications department, or stop by one of our monthly planning meetings to volunteer in person!
Social Media Assistants
Works with the Social Media Lead to delivers update as requested to the convention’s social communities including (but not limited to) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and other social media outlets. Monitors social media sites and the wider web for direct or indirect mentions of Norwescon and replies or alerts necessary parties as required.
Webmaster
Oversees the convention website, updating design and content as required. Requires WordPress CMS administration knowledge. May need to create content or edit provided content; strong writing and editing skills preferred. May need to create occasional design elements for the website; some design background appreciated but not required. Also responsible for Dreamhost account management.
Webmaster Second
Assist the Webmaster with website updates and redesign planning and implementation. The ideal volunteer would have interest in learning enough to take over as webmaster in the future.
Special Events
To apply for any of the following positions, contact our Special Events department, or stop by one of our monthly planning meetings to volunteer in person!
Speed Friending
We need one manager and one assistant for this easy, low-key event for members to get to know other members. Besides explaining how things work (a 2-3 minute speech), staff would need to be sensitive to those who feel uncomfortable, make seating arrangements for those who are less mobile, and keep time. These events will be one hour and will happen both Thursday evening and Friday daytime.
Run Scheduled Games
We need DMs, GMs, STs and Referees! Both for adult games and G to PG-13 offerings for younger members. Plan to be newbie-friendly and offer a Reader’s Digest version and pre-genned PCs, or you can specify a certain player experience level. Tell us what system you’d like to run, how many 3-4 hour sessions, and if there are any scheduling or accessibility issues to keep in mind.
Games Volunteer
Be a scheduled games volunteer by signing up in two-hour shifts. You will watch over the games areas in Rotunda 1 & 2 answering questions and helping people find their scheduled game table, or help people check out games for open games in the Cascades.
Stage Managers, Stagehands, Lighting and Sound Design
We need staff to stage manage dances and the variety show, or to take charge of major aspects across all. We need a lighting designer, ideally someone who can do light and sound design and setup (there will be A/V staff for the actual equipment).
DJs
We need a DJ for the Fae Ball, with a collection of otherworldly/goth/pagan/fantasy soundtrack music for the first 30 minutes (for the otherworldly parading of costumes), and then a wide variety of dance music afterwards. We also need a DJ for the Friday night dance, which will not start until at least 10:30.
Variety Show MC and Performers
We need an emcee for our Variety Show to keep things running smoothly.
Also, if you know performers who would be interested in the variety show, tell them to contact us! It is Norwescon’s policy not to pay performers, but they are more than welcome to sell their CDs and other merchandise during the show.
Masquerade
All positions below are primarily for Saturday of the con, with some pre-event prep for part of Friday afternoon. If you love to check out costumes up close and personal, these jobs might be for you.
- Front House Manager: The Front of House Manager is in charge of the audience seating, ADA and other reserved seating, and all things in the front of the stage.
- Back of House: We have someone for the Back of House manager, but they need right-hand assistants.
- Emcee: We need a Masquerade emcee to keep the pacing running smoothly.
- Workmanship Judges: Fabulous skills in sewing and craft work? Help judge.
- Presentation Judges: Judging the presentation on stage.
- Den Parents: Help the masquerade contestants during the contest to make sure they’re prepared and calm.
- Stage Ninjas: Like to wear black? You get to act like a sneaky ninja and place props and help contestants not fall off the runway or stairs.
- Judge’s Clerks: Help the judges stay organized as they judge the masquerade and make their decisions.
- Runners: Help guide the masquerade contestants to the photo area and back along with any other running we need.
Nerf and Lazer Tag Herders
Volunteers are needed to be referees during free play events and to help set up and tear down. Help is needed at con Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at con.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
We need an emcee for Closing Ceremonies! We may have someone for Opening Ceremonies.