The Decoration Department Lead is seeking a deputy to assist with organisational tasks, including preparing and selecting decorations within a specified budget, managing orders, and coordinating logistics. This role also involves onsite support for decorating and constructing props, which may include lighting and technical elements, as well as overseeing volunteers as needed.
Key Responsibilities
• Represent the department lead when they are unavailable.
• Participate actively in selecting decorations and decorating the venue.
• Attend regular meetings and maintain communication with related departments (e.g., Story, Art).
• Contribute your expertise on the feasibility and potential of proposed props and decorations.
Qualifications
• Strong organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm for decoration and creating impressive props and decorations.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and departments.
• Commitment to making decisions and planning ahead.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to correspond through meetings, email,
or other means.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with materials such as fabric, wood, or metal.
• Knowledge of composition, lighting, or print media.
• Experience with set design or assembling functional/decorative constructs.
Time Commitment
The Decoration Department is active from the start of convention planning through the live event, and sometimes begins planning ahead for future conventions. Significant time will be required on the first and last days of the live event to set up and dismantle decorations.
Training and Support
Awoostria offers e-learning resources to support you in this role. HR and other internal departments are available for additional support.
Benefits of Volunteering
• Opportunities for skill development in leadership and media production.
• Networking with members of the furry community.
• Recognition in the credits each year.
• Pre-registration for Awoostria Con, exclusive Awoocrew merchandise, and access to the
volunteer lounge during the convention.
Apply by emailing [email protected] or contacting Maar, the Decoration Department lead, on Telegram.