Providence Anime Conference Staff Job Description

Cosplay Programming Manager

The Cosplay Programming Manager at Providence Anime Conference is the person primarily responsible for selecting all cosplay programming at the conference. This person is also responsible for seeking out quality hosts when events require them. The Cosplay Programming Manager will also work with the other Programming staff to schedule for each cosplay event and deliver those schedules to the necessary convention personnel for publication. The Cosplay Programming Manager must also work with the Technical Services staff to determine the equipment needs of each event.

Responsibilities

• Selecting cosplay programming.
• Seeking out qualified hosts when necessary.
• Scheduling all cosplay programming and delivering schedules in time for publication.
• Working with Technical Services to ensure that the proper equipment will be in each of the rooms where cosplay programming will take place.
• Communicating with the Director of Programming and providing regular status reports.

Qualifications

• Cosplay experience required.
• Must have some experience organizing and running cosplay events.
• Familiarity with a variety of anime and manga a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Must reply to e-mail and forum posts in a timely manner.

Additional Requirements

• All staff are required to help with the post-con pack-up after the conference ends on Sunday unless they are pre-approved to leave early at time of hire.
• All staff must be at least 21 years of age as of the first day of the conference.
• All staff are expected to follow the Staff Policies.

Compensation
All Providence Anime Conference staff will receive:

• free admission to Providence Anime Conference,
• one free Providence Anime Conference shirt,
• hotel accommodations (with 3 other staff) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights,
• meals on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,
• access to the private staff suite for rest and relaxation during off-duty hours, and
• access to the private staff forums.

All staff positions are unpaid, but you can put this on your resume.

Please note: We ARE NOT currently hiring for this position. The job description is here for reference only.