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NOTE: Applications will close in two weeks (17th August 2019).
Head of Theming
The head of theming will be responsible for the coordination of the theming department, overseeing projects and dealing with associated administration, including but not limited to: Liaison with the venue, health and safety, ConFuzzled departments and executive team where appropriate, organising and arranging hire and use of props and ensuring theming is appropriate, placed and removed on time as well as being correctly located.
As head of theming, you will have certain activities to organise prior to, and after the convention, including;
- Provide feedback to the directors and executive team about potential future themes and their practicalities based on costs, time constraints and any other factors
- Planning and coordination of props and theming materials.
- Researching costs and sources for the hire of props and theming material.
- Oversee and submit relevant Health & Safety documentation in a timely manner.
- Liaise with stores to coordinate and keep track of stored theming materials.
- Being able to be creative when it comes to building props that fit with the theme.
Also, during the convention, you will further be responsible for;
- Installation of theming materials on windows/doors around the convention space.
- Liaise with prop hire and ConFuzzled finance team to coordinate delivery and any assistance from other teams such as Strike Force to help with moving items if needed.
- Coordination of props in con space (such as the giant NES controller or arcade cabinets)
No specific qualifications are required, however the correct person for this role will need to possess the following key skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience or Good maths and literacy skills
- Experienced and good solver of problems
- Be creative with materials
- Have the ability to work under pressure
- Experience or attributes to successfully manage a team of volunteers
- Experience in building and creation of props
Design & Theming Administrator
The Design & Theming Administrator will assist with administrative tasks and workload as designated by the Head of Department for both the Design department and Theming department.
This will include but may not be limited to: coordinating budgets, liaising with other ConFuzzled departments and external organisations, helping the respective Heads of Department manage deadlines and completing general administrative tasks for them.
You will have certain activities to organise prior to, and after the convention, including;
- Liaise with the Heads of Department and keeping them updated regarding any actions or tasks they request
- Keep records and documentation as appropriate in accordance with ConFuzzled operating procedures and the law
- Liaise with external agencies where required by the Heads of Department
- Liaise with ConFuzzled departments where needed
- Attending and minuting meetings where necessary at the request of the Heads of Department for Design or Theming.
Also, during the convention, you will further be responsible for;
- Completion and/or maintenance of administrative records at the request of the Heads of Department for Design or Theming
- Liaison with the Heads of Department for Design or Theming and where requested, on their behalf with other departments or agencies.
No specific qualifications are required, however the correct person for this role will need to possess the following key skills:
- Excellent communications skills,
- Good time management skills,
- Experience or competency with IT systems such as google and trello,
- Ability to work under pressure