The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo volunteer corps plays a vital role in ensuring the show runs smoothly, while being successful and fun for guests and fans. It’s a great way to experience life as a show organizer - see what goes on “behind the curtain” - and contribute to a massive event, not ONLY for fan-folk, but for your community as well!
The ReedPOP staff (the folks who plan C2E2) appreciate all who offer their time to help us run a fantastic event. And as such, we will be paying our corps team a stipend for each shift that they work. We are thrilled to offer this to accepted applicants in recognition of your help and hard work on-site. It is also a BIG reminder that this job is vital to the success of C2E2.
Requirements:
- Must be 21 or over
- Must be available to work AT LEAST 2 out of the 3 days C2E2 will be running (shift assignments will be determined upon acceptance into the program)
- Do not apply if you plan to work as an exhibitor, artist or panelist at C2E2
General tasks and qualifications include, but may not be limited to:
- Line control
- Collaborating with staff members on-site to help run portions of the show
- Room set-up and organization
- Answering questions & giving accurate directions
This gig is well-suited to individuals who have experience in…:
- Customer and/or retail service – HUGE bonus if you are comfortable talking to people, because you will be communicating with them. A lot.
- Bring proactive
- Quick thinking
- Working in teams as well as independently
- General do-gooder - being friendly, sincere, willing to help and knowledgeable about the show are ALWAYS key!
C2E2 Crew members are NOT permitted to…
- Handle or be in charge of money
- Manage an exhibitor’s booth
- Give interviews to press or speak on behalf of the show
NOTE: Positions are extremely limited!
All applications are subject to approval. If you were qualified as a volunteer for previous C2E2 shows, you are not automatically guaranteed a slot for C2E2 2012.
HOORAY, you read all the important information about the crew gig! And now, I give you the 2012 C2E2 Crew Team Application. Good luck and we look forward to working with you!