Each department is listed in alphabetical order below with its director/head, assistant director/deputy head (if applicable), and its subsidiary offices in alphabetic order below it.
If your lead asks you to do a task you are not comfortable with, please let them know so we can assign it to someone else. We want you to feel confident in your role, and most importantly, to have some fun helping out.
Some offices only need one person so are not listed on applications. Offices seeking more staff will have OPEN next to them.
Audio/Visual (A/V)
Department Director: Ratchet Fox
Assistant Director: Larscis
A/V manages the stages and A/V equipment rentals, making all the wonderful shows in a con possible.
For people volunteering: Carefully follow instructions from experienced people. Operate video and sound equipment. Make sure lights work as needed and sound equipment vibrates as it should.
Human Resources (HR)
Department Director: Gwendy Skunk
Assistant Director: TBD
Interview top-level positions prior to being hired by the Board.
Volunteer Coordination (Gophers)
Lead: Gwendy Skunk
This department directs volunteers – especially Recruits and Gophers – to where they are needed. Supervise sign-in and sign-out of Recruits. Serve as badge pickup for all volunteers.
Apply for Gopher if you just want to help pre or at-con, and we can find somewhere for you based on your skillset! Gophers are often assigned to help with lines, check badges, setup and teardown, or speed up the registration process. These small tasks keep a convention functioning when staff aren’t available and are a great way to see if you enjoy volunteering.
Marketing
Department Director: Tani
Department Director: Jaykie
Marketing is responsible for ensuring our convention is well-advertised and well-responsive to criticisms beyond the convention space itself, helping to make us bigger and better each year. Due to the nature of Marketing, a lot of its work is not on the con floor.
Chatroom Moderation
Lead: Tani
Help LVFC moderate its various official chatrooms on Discord and Telegram. Ensure announcements and news are forwarded to these groups, and that questions from them are kicked up to management as needed.
Design
Lead: Tani
Help the convention design marketing materials, as well as decorations. This includes theme design, conbook design, signage design, and decoration design. (At present, graphic design also supervises staff artists to design work compliant with overall theme ideas)
Photography
Lead: Chai Wolfess
Capture professional photos and videos for the convention which can be used to generate publicity. With photos, taking attendees’ names where applicable so they can be referenced on social media.
Public Relations
Officer: Tani (singular position)
Represent the convention in an official capacity with outside organizations: press, vendors, etc. Negotiate commissions on the convention’s behalf.
Social Media
Lead: Tani
Plan announcements, engage with followers, attract new followers, respond promptly to questions and concerns via our social media: Twitter, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
Theme
Lead: Jaykie
Compose theme ideas, decorations, and events.
Operations
Department Director: Serenity Vixen
Assistant Director: Sadie
The Operations department (not to be confused with the “ConOps” office) is what allows all the other departments to successfully do their jobs at-con.
ConOps aka “Info Desk”
Lead: Sadie
Answer attendee questions and collect attendee concerns. Operate the Lost and Found. Communicate with other offices and departments to ensure equipment and staff are where they are needed.
Event Safety
Lead: Dodge Deluxeado
Manage lines. Ensure the general safety and well-being of attendees by monitoring for signs of dehydration and also avoiding escalation of disputes. Enforce the code of conduct and escalate to hotel security as necessary.
Information Technology (IT)
Lead: Amber
AKA IT. This department manages, configures and maintains electronic equipment owned by the convention, and online systems used by the convention. Continually research new technical tools and processes that facilitate smooth operations across all departments.
Logistics
Lead: OPEN
Conduct load-in on Thursday and load-out on Sunday night. Haul and maintain equipment as necessary during the convention.
Programming
Department Director: Crake
Assistant Director: Leko
Programming is the most front-facing part of the convention, putting together all the events and panels attendees enjoy. Programming manages DJs, panels, main events, and also aids with accessibility and charity events.
VIP Liaison
Lead: Kiro
Coordinate with Guests of Honor and other special guests to make sure their needs are met, and they are at scheduled panels and tables.
Fursuit Lounge
Lead: Sierra
Keep the fursuit lounge clean and stocked. Watch for signs of overheating on attendees.
Arcade
Lead: Kaz
Maintain the Arcade. Operate check-in and check-out of games. Manage tournaments. Secure games and equipment when room is not staffed.
Panels
Lead: Jaxari
Make sure panelists run on time. Compose the panel schedule.
Sales
Department Director: Addy
Assistant Director: Ender
Sales is responsible for the convention’s cash flow.
Charity
Lead: Violet
Plan new events to bring in money for charity. Operate charity auction on Sunday. Provide donation-handling support to charity events if needed.
Con Store
Lead: OPEN
Operate convention store. Sell convention merchandise. Perform customer service as needed.
Registration
Lead: Humphrey
Second: Finn
Most attendees’ first interaction with the convention. Accept payments, process registrations, and print badges. Provide registration system support. Hand out swag. Cashier for charity events. Cash handling experience preferred. (NDA required)
Registration also distributes comps pre- and post-con.
Dealers Den and Artist Alley (aka Vendors)
Lead: Mya
Manage Artist Alley, Dealers Den, and 18+ Den. Ensure compliance with vendor rules and assist vendors with tax paperwork. Manage badge checks and lines as necessary. Serve as dealer check-in.
Venue
Department Director: Fentic
Venue manages relationships with the hotel(s), helping negotiate contracts pre-con and helping manage any hotel-related issues that arise at-con.
Accessibility
Position: Viry
Develop plans and practices to increase accessibility pre and at-con. Monitor elevators to ensure they are functional.
Party Maven
Lead: Aries/Chalupa
Manage the noisy block. Provide assistance to party hosts as needed. Ensure party hosts are enforcing age restrictions.