Help Out at BronyCon!

If you have ever wondered how you can get involved with the fandom, you've time to spare, a will to help, and you'll be 18 or over by the time of the convention, you might be the volunteer we're looking for!

Just like winter wrap-up, putting on a convention takes many teams working seamlessly together. No pegasi are needed to clear the skies, but our security ponies ensure the safety of everypony. We have an A/V team to make sure all the technical aspects of BronyCon go smoothly. The Attendee Relations team will work to be the best convention hosts they can be, and we'll need people at our convention store to help sell merchandise.

So, if you think you have what it takes to join our staff, read the detailed descriptions for each position, fill out the applications you're interested in, and become part of the BronyCon adventure! Oh, and did we mention you get a cool shirt and free access to the con?

Attendee Relations

Do you want to work at BronyCon 2013? Do you prefer greeting people face to face as opposed to in writing? Attendee Relations may be the place for you. The job of Attendee Relations is to be the smiling faces everyone sees when the walk through the convention center doors, handing out badges and just making sure our attendees are happy. If this sounds like something you'd like to do, feel free to put in an application to the Attendee Relations Staff.

Click here to apply!

ConOps

We're looking for motivated folks who want to help out! ConOps is responsible for the overall logistics of the convention. While no particular skill set is required, customer service skills, HR skills, and food-service skills are all a plus!

Interested? ConOps staff will be responsible for 3 shifts over the course of the weekend, with each shift lasting 8 hours. The shifts are spread across both the "Operations Room" and "Staff Suite" from Thursday through Sunday. Responsibilities include a little bit of everything:

Click here to apply!

Con Store

The BronyCon store is now looking for volunteers to help in its running. we are looking for people who can sell our merchandise, handle money and a few people with smart phones to handle square reader for those attendees with credit cards.

Click here to apply!

Gophers

A gopher is expected to help everypony in need, from alerting security of anything relevant of their interest to fetching things for artists or vendors. Basically, you will have to make sure everything is alright for everyone at any time. This position involved a lot of running around to get things done but if you are eager to help, easy-going, attentive and able to take initiatives, then, come join the gophers!

Click here to apply!

Event Programming

BronyCon 2013's programming team is looking to fill some very important positions in its ranks. Have you ever dreamed of taking the stage with your favorite VA? How about simulcasting a video game tournament? Or do you prefer to take a more behind-the-scenes approach and make sure everything is ready on time for the greatest show ever? Then apply for the programming team! We currently need MCs for our panels and events, and event managers to tie it all together. For more information and to apply, click the link below!

Click here to apply!

Public Relations

Good with people, and want to work with the BronyCon team? Look no farther than the BronyCon Public Relations department. We are a small team of talented bronies who are responsible for all of the forward facing aspects of BronyCon. Right now, we're looking for Marketing Staff, and a Media Liaison, so, if you have some skills that would lend yourself to those positions, and you're an energetic go-getter that can make a good time commitment, let us know.

Marketing staff members are responsible for creative initiatives in order to increase exposure, and show more people why BronyCon is incredible, and why they should come. This includes everything from scheduling advertisements and convention marketing to working with outside, local businesses, and everything inbetween.

Click here to apply!

Security & EMTs

The BronyCon Security team needs your help to keep BronyCon's attendees safe and happy! We're also looking for a few brony EMTs to help our attendees if they get sick or injured. The kind of person we're looking for:

  • stays cool under pressure and handles stress well
  • is friendly and professional
  • is willing to work long hours
  • will be reliable and committed to the position
  • retail or customer-facing experience is a plus
  • experience with radio-based communication is a plus

EMT applicants will need an EMT license that is valid through August 4, 2013, though it does not need to be a national or Maryland license. There is an interview associated with these positions.

Click here to apply!