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Volunteer Staff Openings

Membership Department

Registration Line Control Staff

Registration Line Control staff are our feet on the ground to help keep our Registration lines running smoothly. From load-balancing lines to answering questions, if you enjoy a quick-paced and adaptive environment, this position is for you. The majority of this position will require you to be on your feet for extended periods of time, however, we can accommodate special needs as necessary, with advance notice. Applicants must be friendly but loud when required. Be ready to adjust to a dynamic environment and be ready to think on your feet. Please contact membership@sakuracon.org  if you are interested in staffing for this position.

Registration Staff

Registration is always looking for more general staff. As the first contact with most attendees, customer service is paramount to being a successful Reg staffer. Previous computer skills, cash handling skills, and extensive customer service skills are a must. However, we do have a few positions available for clerical work as well. Please contact registration@sakuracon.org if you are interested in this position. This position requires you to be 18 years old or older.

Artist Alley Staff:

  • Must be available for their designated shifts for a minimum of 16 hours, times ranging from Thursday to Sunday on the week of the convention.
  • Be able to be on your feet for your whole shift if needed. Most tasks involve walking throughout the hall to help artists.
  • Ability to work well with others and possess enough communication skills to help artists and attendees.
  • Be respectful and supportive.
  • Report to your assigned Artist Alley Coordinator.
  • 21 years of age or older is preferred, but must be at least 18 years of age.

Publicity Department

Info Booth Staff

Volunteers in our info booth answer attendee questions and help direct folks to where they need to be. Located in high traffic areas, volunteers at our info booths get to see and meet a wide range of attendees and curious onlookers. Great opportunity for first time volunteers, particularly students and extroverts. This position requires good customer service skills, a calm head, and the ability to solve problems, and is open to volunteers aged 16 and up. (Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an attending adult, but the adult does not have to volunteer.) Shifts are available Thursday through Sunday, and volunteers must complete a minimum of 16 hours volunteer time. Please email info.manager@sakuracon.org if you’d like to apply or have questions.
 

Relations Department

Charity Auction Staff

Sakura-Con partners with the Seattle/Alaska Make-A-Wish Foundation chapter every year, hosting a charity auction to raise money for their organization. Tasks include being on your feet to walk around and monitor the auction preview room, conducting bag checks at the front door, and assisting with organizing donation inventory. The day of the auction on Sunday, individual tasks may rotate between the following: tracking bids, being on your feet collecting bidder information, walking auction items down the aisle to show to attendees, and manning the donation table. We can accommodate special needs as necessary with advance notice.

Must be 18 years old +. Must provide proof of full vaccination.

Customer service experience is preferred, but not required. First time volunteers are welcome to apply!

If you think you are a good fit for the team, please fill out the following form (with proof of vaccination attached) and email it to charity.auction@sakuracon.org:

  • Legal first name:
  • Legal last name:
  • Preferred name:
  • Age:
  • Primary email address:
  • Primary phone number:
  • Are you available to assist setting up Thursday and cleaning up after the auction on Sunday? (Some lifting required): 

Operations Department

SAS Openings

Sakura Attendee Services is currently looking for volunteers age 18 and older in the following roles:

Floor Staff:

Floor staff are responsible for patrolling the floors of the convention center and will be interacting with our attendees and convention center staff to provide policy monitoring and crowd control.

SAS Office Staff:

Tracks SAS radio sign outs, SAS staff hours, and assists operations dispatch in contacting SAS. Also assists with creation of incident reports when needed.

Peace Bonding Staff:

Responsible for manning the peace bonding booths during the hours that Registration and the Exhibitor‘s Hall are open. Peace bonding staff ensure that all weapon props comply with convention policy and maintain the peace bonding contracts.

Events Staff:

Responsible for crowd control and policy monitoring during all main events and dances.

All staff are required to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours during the convention. To apply, please contact SAS@sakuracon.org with the following information filled out:

  • Name:
  • Phone:
  • Email Address:
  • Primary position for consideration:
  • Additional positions you’d be interested in:
  • Years of experience in SAS:
  • Years of experience as convention staff:
  • Any additional experience that would be relevant:
  • Any additional comments:
  • Age at time of convention:
 

Programming Department

Programming Support Staff


Are you a helpful individual who is looking for a staff position at Sakura-Con but don’t know where to start? Join the Programming Support Staff team! This is an entry level staff position where you work with the Programming Administration team to provide assistance with all content rooms and needs across the Programming department. Duties will range from providing breaks to staff in programming rooms, moving materials from the Programming Office to their intended rooms, and assisting with general Programming needs. Training will be provided on site. If you are interested in the position please email programming.admin@sakuracon.org and the team will be happy to speak with you!


Room Moderator

Want to start working for the convention but don’t know where to start? Do you love fan panels? This position is right for you! Room Moderators are entry level staff that help provide support to our panelists and content rooms, help ensure that panel guidelines are followed, track data for content engagement, and work with other internal departments if tech needs troubleshooting. We have this role for both daytime and late night to accommodate early risers and night owls! Training will be provided on site. If you are interested in the position please email programming.admin@sakuracon.org and the team will be happy to speak with you!

Arts & Crafts Staff 

Love crafts? Love helping others? Then Arts & Crafts is the place for you!

We’re looking for dedicated staff to assist attendees of all ages with crafts of all types! Origami, painting, perhaps even more advanced ones such as flower arranging.

Staffing at Sakura-Con has a minimum of a 16 hour requirement, the position is flexible with hours and timing. If this interests you, please reach out to arts.and.crafts@sakuracon.org‘  

Prize Room Staff

The Programming Department is looking for volunteers to staff the prize room. The prize room is a fun, magical land of merch, and you get to hang out there and help panel winners pick their prizes! For more information about the position or to apply please email prizes@sakuracon.org
Prize Room Requirements: 

  • At least 18 years old
  • Good customer service skills, always cheerful and helpful with attendees and other convention staff
  • Frequently tidy the Prize Room so it stays clean and organized
  • MANDATORY SHIFTS on Friday morning and Sunday afternoon/evening to assist with set up and take-down, no exceptions. Be comfortable bending over and lifting boxes up to 20 lbs.

We are also looking for an interim Assistant Coordinator this year. Past Sakuracon staff experience preferred.