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 44 together, see what’s listed below, or stop by one of our ConCom volunteer meetings. We’ll be thrilled to see you!
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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.
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!
Secretary Second
To learn the duties of the Secretary in order to assist the Secretary, stand in if the Secretary is unable to attend meetings or events, and be able to assume the Secretary position on the Norwescon Executive Team should the current Secretary leave the position.
Applicants should be familiar with Norwescon and should have volunteered as part of the Norwescon Convention Committee for at least one year. Should be able to attend meetings frequently. Applicants should have good standard English writing, spelling, and grammar skills. Familiarity with MS Office (Word and Excel especially) required. Familiarity with Google Groups and Documents ideal but not required.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Editor
Requirements: Excellent written communication skills. Availability throughout the con year, and commitment to turn items around within a tight time frame. Edits Publications materials according to the rules in the Norwescon Style Guide including (but not limited to) items for the eNewsletters, the Post Con Report, the Pocket Program Book, the Souvenir Program Book, the website, posters, flyers, bookmarks, print ads, social media and press releases. It is not necessary for you to attend the convention meetings (or even the convention) with this position.
Graphic Designer
Requirements: Access to and proficiency in the use of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or other graphic design software. Create, organize, edit, and publish design elements for the current and future convention year. Design and produce fliers, bookmarks, poster, program books, banners, signs, advertisements and other media for print, web, and presentation materials. Design graphics and layout for other media, such as the website, registration website, eNewsletter, and pocket program as needed. Communicate with printer as needed, including delivery of final product.
Social Media Lead
Oversees and leads the social media outreach strategy and campaigns. Delivers updates as requested to the convention’s social communities including (but not limited to) Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and other social media outlets, along with coordinating with the website team. May be asked to edit Publication materials according to the rules in the Norwescon Style Guide for rush items. Monitors social media sites and the wider web for direct or indirect mentions of Norwescon and replies or alerts necessary parties as required.
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.
Staff Writer
Requirements: Excellent written communication skills. Availability throughout the con year, and commitment to turn items around within a tight time frame. Creates content for newsletter, website, and social media announcements based on source material or ideas provided by others. Source material may be in varying states of completion when accepted. It is not necessary for you to attend the convention meetings (or even the convention) with this position.
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!