Staff At Furry Migration

Furry Migration is always looking for smart and motivated community members to help us continue to grow and improve.

Furry Migration staff are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing specific ideas and events for the convention. They often have specific skills relevant to their roles, and continue to work hard during the off months to prepare for the coming year(s). Staff are expected to attend meetings, be knowledgeable about convention policies, and be accountable for convention assets. It’s critical for you to work well with others and excel at communication.

Even if you don’t see anything you want from the list below fill out the Staff Application and we will find something for you!

Some Staff We Are Looking For

 

Consuite Staff

Join the team that helps keep Furry Migration going! Con Suite provides snacks and drinks for all attendees to Furry Migration as well has some hardier food for staff, volunteers, and vendors.

Duties

You will be refreshing snacks, cookies, chips and drinks in the side for all attendees and if working the staff side, may be serving soup, sandwiches, pulled meats etc. We try to keep Consuite a place where we have fun while serving others. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, consider staffing or volunteering to help!

Dealers Den Staff

A great way to meet a lot of people and help out our fandom’s small business owners is to help staff our Dealers room!

Duties Include
  • Making sure our Dealers are safe and comfortable while at an information desk
  • Providing assistance to dealers with setup, tear down, and any issues that may arise.
  • Ensuring the Dealers Den adheres to convention rules, accessibility guidelines, and safety regulations.
  • Managing access to restricted areas like the Mature Market or After Dark section of the Dealers Den.

Digital Signage Staff Member

Furry Migrations is seeking individuals to serve on our Digital Signage Staff. This essential role involves deploying, maintaining, and ensuring the stability of our digital signage infrastructure throughout the convention space.

The Digital Signage Staff will play a key role in enhancing the attendee experience by effectively communicating event information and updates through digital displays.

1. Deployment and Setup:

  • Coordinate with the event organizers to determine the placement and number of digital signage displays required throughout the convention space.
  • Install and configure digital signage hardware, including displays, media players, and content management systems.
  • Ensure that all digital signage installations comply with venue regulations and safety standards.

2. Content Management:

  • Collaborate with the content team to curate and create engaging digital signage content, including event schedules, announcements, sponsor advertisements, and directional signage.
  • Upload, schedule, and manage content distribution across digital signage displays using content management software or platforms.
  • Monitor content performance and make adjustments as needed to optimize engagement and effectiveness.

3. Maintenance and Support:

  • Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of digital signage equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Coordinate with technical support teams or troubleshooting and repairs when necessary.

Bonus: Knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment Technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues in a Windows environment, and potential for Linux environments changeover.

Logistics Staffer

Our logistics department focuses on facilitating and coordinating the complex load-in and load-out process. This department works with hotel and the other departments to smoothly and efficiently move the assets and materials Furry Migration has and uses at con. This is a physical position as there are some heavy items that need to be moved with the assistance of hand carts and dollys.

Duties Include
  • Assisting with the coordination of the movement of assets and goods to and from our storage facility during load-in and load out. Load-in takes place Thursday morning and Load Out takes place on Sunday Evening.
  • Working with at-con volunteers to ensure all items get delivered to the proper locations within the hotel.
  • Helping keep the logistics moves on schedule and accurate.

Merchandise Staffer

Merchandise at Migration helps procure and sell the branded merch that helps spread the convention’s name and help generates revenue. As a member of the Merchandise team you will help at the merch table at Furry Migration. Handling sales and members redeeming coupons for merchandise while spreading Migration with keepsakes they can take home.

Duties Include
  • Cash handling and some experience using a basic register system Square.
  • Work with the Merchandise Department head covering shifts at the Merch table in Dealers.
  • Help sell the Furry Migration logos and branding on our merch.
  • Answering questions from attendees that may come up to the table .

Operations Wandering Host

Someone who has been to Furry Migration before who is familiar with the convention space within the hotel. The wandering host helps our operations department keep an eye on the daily happenings of the convention.   You may help folks with questions, direct them to the correct areas, help with crowd control and assist with any problem solving issues that may arise.

  • Familiar with the Furry Migration hotel space and location of all of the convention's programming
  • Problem solving ability - You may need to assist our attendees with questions and know in which direction to point them.
  • Assist with crowd control for main events line queue, fursuit parade, and other program needs.
  • Be available via 2 way radio while on your shift. You will definitely get your steps in.

If this interests you, Please fill out the application below and we will get back to you.

Programming - Panels

Our Programming department helps coordinate many panels and events through the weekend. We are looking for programming staff to assist in the setup and breakdown of the rooms where our panels and events take place.

Responsibilities

  • Arranging tables and chairs to meet the needs of each panel/event
  • Checking in with panels to ensure they start and end on time.
  • Assisting with Audio/Visual setup which may include microphones, projectors and helping panelists attach their computers to the equipment.

Room Parties Staff

Room Parties could use your help this year at Furry Migration. With the help of members of the community, we help run parties that take place later on in the evening hours. The parties may be themed, may offer a quiet place to relax away from the late dances, or allow you to learn about another convention.

Duties Include
  • Looking for badges of each attendee that comes into party row
  • Making sure any food that comes from a party row room is finished before the person leaves the hallway
  • Checks in on the room parties to make sure everyone is well and see if anyone needs anything

 

This is not an extensive list of all open staff positions. If you are interested in these and other staff positions at the convention, please fill out the form below if you’re interested in working with Furry Migration.

 

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More than just a con!

Furry Migration is part of Minnesota Furs, a local community-grown 501(c)3 non profit. Check out our next big event!

Furry Migration 2025 Is Over

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Back in 2026

Furry Migration is back in 2026. Check back in 2026.

Furry Migration Back In 2026


Furry Migration will be back at the Hyatt Minneapolis in 2026 on September 11 - 13, 2026

Our theme for 2026 is "Be Kind Rewind"

We are working on getting our set ready with new information and content.

Until then you can look around our site to see what we did in 2025!

Until then see you in 2026!

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