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21+, Post-con, Pre-con, Seated, Truck driving

RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive 24-26'' size box trucks around the city. At least 5 years driving experience preferred. Experience with driving large vehicles a plus.

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Heavy lifting, Post-con, Pre-con, With team

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

We need help moving stuff! Lots of stuff! Most of it is on wheels.

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Pre-con design, Managing staff

Design system to support the various dance events in this space: club dances, Renaissance ball, swing dance, English country dance, etc. Some of these will likely have live music.

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IRT Managers

The Incident Response Team (IRT) at Arisia is the Area responsible for responding to incidents and situations at the convention that involve member behavior, especially in relation to violations of the convention’s Code of Conduct (CoC) policy.

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Lighting Designer - Masquerade

Ideally, participate in the design of the Main Stage lighting rig

Know (or learn ahead of time) operation of whatever lighting board we use

For each Masquerade entry, design lighting to suit during their few minutes of tech rehearsal

Run the board for the Masquerade

Designers would not have to supply gear, but it would be helpful if they could.

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Lighting Designers

There are two Lighting Designer positions: Main Stage and Dance Hall

We need people to design systems to support various events in these areas. You should be able to lead in the installation of your system and train board operators. Designers would not have to supply gear, but it would be helpful if they could.

Dance Hall

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Logistics Truck Drivers

RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive 24-26'' size box trucks around the city. At least 5 years driving experience preferred. Experience with driving large vehicles a plus. Travel will be between the NESFA clubhouse in Somerville, Arisia storage in Haverhill and to the Westin Hotel in Boston and back.

Available shifts will be for January 15th, 16th, 20th, and 21st, 2020.

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Logistics Volunteers

We need help moving stuff! Lots of stuff! Most of it is on wheels.

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Music Area Head

The Music AH organizes the musical portion of the Events program. This involves intensive programming for the convention “music room”, including recruiting and scheduling singers, filkers, and other performers. Music also includes unique events like singing in the pool, song contests, and more.

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Newsletter Staff

Assist the Newsletter Coordinator to create 4-6 editions of Clear Ether, Arisia's at-con print newsletter. Distribute newsletter to designated locations throughout the con.

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Ops Desk Volunteers

This person will staff the Ops Desk, providing information and things like blue tape for convention staffers. Must be able to answer phone and take notes. Ability to use a computer and printer desired.
This job is at-con only, in short shifts (between 2 and 4 hours long). We'll train!

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Program Nexus Runner

Responsibilities: Arisia Programming is looking to fill several at-con positions in the Program Nexus to help ensure that panels, workshops, meetups and presentations run smoothly at-con. All Program Nexus staff work towards facilitating a positive experience for our participants, so a calm or cheery disposition is requested of all applicants!

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Program Nexus Staff

Responsibilities: Arisia Programming is looking to fill several at-con positions in the Program Nexus to help ensure that panels, workshops, meetups and presentations run smoothly at-con. All Program Nexus staff work towards facilitating a positive experience for our participants, so a calm or cheery disposition is requested of all applicants!

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