FAQ

URSA MAJOR STAFF APPLICATIONS

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Bay Area Kei is looking for both

Pre-event staff that can help with event planning and logistics, and
On-site staff who can handle attendee-facing responsibilities

Staff are expected to:

Attend virtual planning meetings pre-con
Be communicative about their availability
Be available to work a minimum of 16 hours at-con

For a list of available staff roles, check out the list below!

If you are interested in helping out, but cannot commit to being present during any planning period, or are unable to work the minimum required hours, please apply to be an event volunteer instead. Volunteers are not required to have in-depth prior knowledge of the event beforehand, and we do not require any specialized skills to volunteer. Volunteer applications will open in September.

PRE-CON

Besides being available for general meetings, we are also looking for staff to help with planning events and programming. If you are interested in pre-con logistics and planning, let us know of your availability in your application!

AT-CON

Ursa Major staff may choose at-con roles that they are interested in. Some roles may include:

Logistics, Set-Up, and Breakdown

Set-Up

Set-up will take place on Thursday and Friday. Staff with availability on Thursday are highly needed!
Distribute inventory
Build garment racks & dressing rooms

Breakdown

Inventory (document event items and locations)
Break down garment racks & dressings rooms
General clean-up

Programming

Karaoke
Game Lounge
Panels
Dance

Attendee Relations

Manage the formation of lines during busy periods
Keep convention walkways cleared, safe, and accessible
Limit attendees in spaces with limited capacity (shopping areas, panel rooms)
*** Must be assertive and able to handle crowded spaces. ***

Swap Meet

Check in Swap Meet sellers
Assist with staff sales table

Info Desk

Serve as the main hub of information for all attendees; know when and where events will be happening
Handle attendee engagement activities, such as ribbon distribution
Manage Lost & Found