Overview of Departments - Revision history

Zen at 04:26, 5 December 2018

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	= [[:Category:Executive\|Executive]] =		= [[:Category:Executive\|Executive]] =

	Highest level of staffers within the convention. Directly responsible for running the convention from a director level, and communicates with the board as well. Handles high-level decisions throughout the year, and is supported by the branch executives.		Highest level of staffers within the convention. Directly responsible for running the convention from a director level, and communicates with the board as well. Handles high-level decisions throughout the year, and is supported by the branch executives.

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	== [[Administrator]] ==		== [[Administrator]] ==

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	Right-hand assistant to the Chair and second in command. Provides additional aid to the Chair for executive level decisions.		Right-hand assistant to the Chair and second in command. Provides additional aid to the Chair for executive level decisions.
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	All departments related to goods, sales, wares and vendors.		All departments related to goods, sales, wares and vendors.

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	== [[Artist Alley]] ==		== [[Artist Alley]] ==

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	Designs, coordinates and implements the look and feel of each year's theme. Decorates the at-con space and supports other areas like sign shop, con game, main events, etc.		Designs, coordinates and implements the look and feel of each year's theme. Decorates the at-con space and supports other areas like sign shop, con game, main events, etc.
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	All departments related to events within the convention space		All departments related to events within the convention space

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	== [[Art Track]] ==		== [[Art Track]] ==

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	Supports the programming lead with writing-related panels and programming items. Works to promote and recruit volunteers to run panels for the convention.		Supports the programming lead with writing-related panels and programming items. Works to promote and recruit volunteers to run panels for the convention.
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	A branch and a department in one. Direct point of contact with the hotel and responsible for liaison between the staff and the hotel. Deals with all aspects of the hotel during the year, from initial contract negotiations to at-con issues.		A branch and a department in one. Direct point of contact with the hotel and responsible for liaison between the staff and the hotel. Deals with all aspects of the hotel during the year, from initial contract negotiations to at-con issues.

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	== [[Party Ambassador]] ==		== [[Party Ambassador]] ==

	Liaison between party hosts and the convention to ensure the best parties, without breaking rules that would cause the convention or hotel issues. Works to provide the best balance between party and responsibility.		Liaison between party hosts and the convention to ensure the best parties, without breaking rules that would cause the convention or hotel issues. Works to provide the best balance between party and responsibility.
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	All departments related to media networks, including social media and guest of honor relations.		All departments related to media networks, including social media and guest of honor relations.

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	== [[Art Lead]] ==		== [[Art Lead]] ==

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	Design, update and manage the convention website. Handles yearly updates to make the website match theme. Handles periodic updates and announcements on the website.		Design, update and manage the convention website. Handles yearly updates to make the website match theme. Handles periodic updates and announcements on the website.
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	All departments related to the operations of the convention, before, during, and after the actual convention dates. The operations branch is the heart of the convention.		All departments related to the operations of the convention, before, during, and after the actual convention dates. The operations branch is the heart of the convention.

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	== [[Convention Parent]] ==		== [[Convention Parent]] ==

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	You are the cons human resources. Staying in contact with every volunteer who applies. Contacting leads about the volunteers that have applied for their department. Organize your gophers schedule, and where they will go.		You are the cons human resources. Staying in contact with every volunteer who applies. Contacting leads about the volunteers that have applied for their department. Organize your gophers schedule, and where they will go.
	At con, you log every volunteer's hours, and assign walk in volunteers to the appropriate department.		At con, you log every volunteer's hours, and assign walk in volunteers to the appropriate department.
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Kallman1206: /* Rangers */

2018-02-26T23:48:49Z

Rangers

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	== [[Rangers]] ==		== [[Rangers]] ==

	Ensures the safety and security of the convention attendees and staff. Handles various sensitive situations at the convention. ~~Deals~~ with law enforcement and hotel as necessary. Security training, Rangers training, and ~~BC law knowledge a plus~~.		Ensures the safety and security of the convention attendees and staff. Provides information and assistance to attendees and staff as directed by the Operations team.

			Handles various sensitive situations at the convention. Liasons with law enforcement and hotel as (hopefully un-)necessary.

			Security training, previous Rangers (or other convention con security) training or experience, and customer service experience are all plusses.

	== [[Volunteers]] ==		== [[Volunteers]] ==

Maxwolf: /* Fursuit */

2017-09-11T10:54:14Z

Fursuit

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	Coordinates the DJs for the nighttime dances. Deals with selecting DJs and coordinating with theater Audio and Tech tracks to run the performances. Audio or DJ experience a plus.		Coordinates the DJs for the nighttime dances. Deals with selecting DJs and coordinating with theater Audio and Tech tracks to run the performances. Audio or DJ experience a plus.

	== [[Fursuit]] ==		== [[Fursuit Track]] ==

	Coordinates the main fursuit events and needs of fursuiters at the convention. This track is responsible for the planning and execution of the fursuit parade, headless lounge, fursuit games, and dance competition. Fursuit track works with the programming team to recruit talented guests and speakers for fursuit related panels.		Coordinates the main fursuit events and needs of fursuiters at the convention. This track is responsible for the planning and execution of the fursuit parade, headless lounge, fursuit games, and dance competition. Fursuit track works with the programming team to recruit talented guests and speakers for fursuit related panels.

Maxwolf at 09:06, 8 September 2017

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	= [[Events]] =		= [[:Category:Events\|Events]] =

	All departments related to events within the convention space		All departments related to events within the convention space
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	= [[Hotel]] =		= [[:Category:Hotel\|Hotel]] =

	A branch and a department in one. Direct point of contact with the hotel and responsible for liaison between the staff and the hotel. Deals with all aspects of the hotel during the year, from initial contract negotiations to at-con issues.		A branch and a department in one. Direct point of contact with the hotel and responsible for liaison between the staff and the hotel. Deals with all aspects of the hotel during the year, from initial contract negotiations to at-con issues.
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	= [[Media]] =		= [[:Category:Media\|Media]] =

	All departments related to media networks, including social media and guest of honor relations.		All departments related to media networks, including social media and guest of honor relations.
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	= [[Operations]] =		= [[:Category:Operations\|Operations]] =

	All departments related to the operations of the convention, before, during, and after the actual convention dates. The operations branch is the heart of the convention.		All departments related to the operations of the convention, before, during, and after the actual convention dates. The operations branch is the heart of the convention.

Maxwolf at 09:04, 8 September 2017

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	All departments related to media networks, including social media and guest of honor relations.		All departments related to media networks, including social media and guest of honor relations.

	== [[Art Lead]]] ==		== [[Art Lead]] ==

	Coordinate, design and manage art needs for the convention. Works closely with GOH relation for key art. Manages getting artwork for convention use from the community and artists, and handles appropriate reimbursement for the work.		Coordinate, design and manage art needs for the convention. Works closely with GOH relation for key art. Manages getting artwork for convention use from the community and artists, and handles appropriate reimbursement for the work.

Maxwolf at 09:03, 8 September 2017

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	Technical coordinator for the main event and theatre leads. Ties the audio, video and lighting teams together to get all the technology on track and usable by theatre and events.		Technical coordinator for the main event and theatre leads. Ties the audio, video and lighting teams together to get all the technology on track and usable by theatre and events.

	== [[Tech Track] ==		== [[Tech Track]] ==

	Supports the programming lead with technology related panels and programming items. Works to promote and recruit volunteers to run panels for the convention.		Supports the programming lead with technology related panels and programming items. Works to promote and recruit volunteers to run panels for the convention.

Maxwolf at 09:03, 8 September 2017

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	Coordinates the at-convention photoshoot booth. Works with theming to get props and decorations. Manages the photographer, or does the photo work themselves.		Coordinates the at-convention photoshoot booth. Works with theming to get props and decorations. Manages the photographer, or does the photo work themselves.

	== [[Programming] ==		== [[Programming]] ==

	Coordinates and schedules all panels and tracks at the convention. Works with Theatre and other major departments to determine when major events occur. Works with track leads to ensure track content is scheduled correctly. Organizes the master schedule of events.		Coordinates and schedules all panels and tracks at the convention. Works with Theatre and other major departments to determine when major events occur. Works with track leads to ensure track content is scheduled correctly. Organizes the master schedule of events.

	== [[Registration ==		== [[Registration]] ==

	Handles the coordination and updating of the registration system during the year. Deals with registration issues and ensuring people get registered correctly. Organizes the at-convention registration room and volunteers and manages the room during the convention. Works with IT to ensure registration systems are setup. Handles at-con registration issues and woes.		Handles the coordination and updating of the registration system during the year. Deals with registration issues and ensuring people get registered correctly. Organizes the at-convention registration room and volunteers and manages the room during the convention. Works with IT to ensure registration systems are setup. Handles at-con registration issues and woes.
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	Organizes and runs a video gaming room, including supplies, hardware and volunteers. Often outsourced to local societies by necessity.		Organizes and runs a video gaming room, including supplies, hardware and volunteers. Often outsourced to local societies by necessity.

	== [[Video Team] ==		== [[Video Team]] ==

	Handles the recording and video feeds for the main theatre. Works with IT to get video playback of main theatre in the hotel rooms.		Handles the recording and video feeds for the main theatre. Works with IT to get video playback of main theatre in the hotel rooms.
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	Coordinate, design and manage art needs for the convention. Works closely with GOH relation for key art. Manages getting artwork for convention use from the community and artists, and handles appropriate reimbursement for the work.		Coordinate, design and manage art needs for the convention. Works closely with GOH relation for key art. Manages getting artwork for convention use from the community and artists, and handles appropriate reimbursement for the work.

	== [[Forums] ==		== [[Forums]] ==

	Manages the community forums on BC Furries. Usually handled by one of the BC Furries moderators. Works with the social media manager.		Manages the community forums on BC Furries. Usually handled by one of the BC Furries moderators. Works with the social media manager.

Maxwolf at 09:02, 8 September 2017

2017-09-08T09:02:34Z

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	Highest level of staffers within the convention. Directly responsible for running the convention from a director level, and communicates with the board as well. Handles high-level decisions throughout the year, and is supported by the branch executives.		Highest level of staffers within the convention. Directly responsible for running the convention from a director level, and communicates with the board as well. Handles high-level decisions throughout the year, and is supported by the branch executives.

	== [[~~Executive:~~Administrator]] ==		== [[Administrator]] ==

	Assistants to the Chair. Offer feedback and executive level advice as necessary.		Assistants to the Chair. Offer feedback and executive level advice as necessary.
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	Handles the convention finances for the year, including accounting and budgeting. Responsible for keeping the books balanced during the year and at the convention.		Handles the convention finances for the year, including accounting and budgeting. Responsible for keeping the books balanced during the year and at the convention.

	== [[Vice Chairperson]] ==		== [[Vice Chairperson\|Vice Chairperson]] ==

	Right-hand assistant to the Chair and second in command. Provides additional aid to the Chair for executive level decisions.		Right-hand assistant to the Chair and second in command. Provides additional aid to the Chair for executive level decisions.

Maxwolf at 09:02, 8 September 2017

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	Highest level of staffers within the convention. Directly responsible for running the convention from a director level, and communicates with the board as well. Handles high-level decisions throughout the year, and is supported by the branch executives.		Highest level of staffers within the convention. Directly responsible for running the convention from a director level, and communicates with the board as well. Handles high-level decisions throughout the year, and is supported by the branch executives.

	== [[Administrator]] ==		== [[Executive:Administrator]] ==

	Assistants to the Chair. Offer feedback and executive level advice as necessary.		Assistants to the Chair. Offer feedback and executive level advice as necessary.

Maxwolf at 08:58, 8 September 2017

2017-09-08T08:58:20Z

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