Providence Anime Conference Staff Job Description

Panel Programming Manager

The Panel Programming Manager at Providence Anime Conference is the person primarily responsible for selecting all panel and workshop programming at the conference. This person is also responsible for seeking out quality panelists and extending invitations to run panels and/or workshops. The Panel Programming Manager will also be the person assembling the panel schedules for each panel and workshop room and delivering those schedules to the necessary convention personnel for publication. They must also work with the Technical Services staff to determine the equipment needs of the panel and workshop rooms.

Responsibilities

• Selecting panel and workshop programming.
• Seeking out interesting panelists.
• Scheduling all panel and workshop programming and delivering schedules in time for publication.
• Working with Guest Relations to schedule guest panels.
• Working with Technical Services to ensure that the proper equipment will be in each of the panel and workshop rooms.
• Supervising panels and workshops during the conference, noting attendance and panelist performance, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Communicating with the Director of Programming and providing regular status reports.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with a wide variety of anime.
• 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.