Staff At Furry Migration

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!

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.

FM’s Hotel Department is the bridge between the convention and the venue it takes place in, which in our case is the Hyatt Regency Minnepolis.

Duties (At Con)

• Include fielding hotel requests such as water refills, function space unlocks/locks, trash removal, and other such requests.
• FM’s Hotel staff then fulfill the request themselves or coordinate with Hyatt staff to resolve any requests and issues.
• This is an “on-call” type of position that allows one to still enjoy many aspects of the convention while while on shift performing duties.

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 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 .

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.

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.

Registration is most attendees’ first interaction with the convention. Being a part of the Registration team, you should be as friendly and welcoming to our attendees as you’d expect us to be to you. Our main goal is to help our attendees through the registration and badge pickup process in an efficient manner, and to share our value of Minnesota Nice with everyone that attends Furry Migration, whether it’s their first time, or their tenth.

Duties Include

• Assist with set-up and tear-down of Registration space (laptops, stanchions, and tables).
• Understand and follow Registration policies, including identity verification, policies regarding minors (individuals under 18), etc.
• Welcome each attendee, confirm their identity and validate their registration before granting credential badges to enter and participate in the convention.
• Assist with line management.
• Distribute themed convention merchandise and pre-packed bags for sponsor levels.
• Escalate Registration concerns in a prompt, helpful manner to the department Supervisor or Director.
• Multitask and use a Windows-based computer.

Do you enjoy Furry Migration and want to be a part of shaping it in the future? Join Theme! In the Theme department, we are a part of the reason why furs come and keep coming back to FM. Often times, Theme is the focal point of the con; it's what everyone is talking about, and it shapes every other piece of the con! We help drive engagement and get furs excited about coming to Furry Migration by not only creating the over-arching theme, but helping integrate that theme into other parts of the convention! From the Theme kick-off at Closing Ceremonies, to months of collaboration, planning, fun, and hijinks, and finally to the next convention itself, join us and become the ultimate experience-bringer! Help us create good and fun vibes for the community that we love!

Furry Migrations is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Video Production Team as a Volunteer Video Production Team Member. This role is instrumental in capturing and delivering high-quality video content during our events, ensuring an engaging and memorable experience for attendees. As a Video Production Team Member, you will work closely with our main stage tech crew, operating cameras, managing video mixing software, and setting up equipment to facilitate seamless video production.

If you have a fascination with video production, and live-streaming, this position would be perfect for you!

Responsibilities

1. Camera Operation:

• a. Operate video cameras to capture live event proceedings, ensuring optimal framing, focus, and exposure.
• b. Collaborate with the team to plan camera placements for diverse shots and angles.
• c. Adjust camera settings as needed to maintain video quality.

2. Video Mixing Software Operation:

• a. Utilize video mixing software, such as vMix (Professional alternative to OBS), to manage live video feeds, multiple camera angles, overlays, transitions, and effects.
• b. Coordinate with the main stage tech crew to integrate video elements seamlessly into the event production (Primarily audio).

3. Equipment Setup and Maintenance:

• a. Set up and configure equipment required for video production, including XLR cables, SDI video runs, cameras, and tripods.
• b. Ensure all video equipment is functioning correctly and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise during the event.
• c. Assist with the teardown and storage of equipment after the event concludes.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

• a. Work closely with the Video Production Team Lead and other team members to execute the video production plan effectively.
• b. Communicate effectively with the main stage