Conference Staff Needed

Austin TX

Description

Organizational Profile DeveloperWeek Cloud Conference (Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX & Virtual) is the premier international cloud computing conference, where 3,500+ cloud engineers & developers, IT managers, entrepreneurs, and innovators will converge to discover this year’s newest cloud computing innovations! DeveloperWeek Conferences already attract 2,000 – 4,000 attendees per event, and DeveloperWeek Cloud is part of the world’s largest software developer event series! Reporting Relationships ImagineX Productions is partnering with DevNetwork to hire and lead the production team. You will be hired by DevNetwork and we will be working together to execute the vision of the DeveloperWeek Cloud planning team. Position Description We have various positions available - Registration Team Badge Scanning Team Stage Management Team Customer Service Team Please let us know what time you might be interested in. Availability and Commitment We will have a full team training on the first day. From there we have the following shifts available - Day 1 - Wednesday, September 7 6am - 7pm Day 2 - Thursday, September 8 6:30am - 5:30pm General Duties Assist in the set-up and breakdown of infrastructure, including, tables, barricades, lanes, signage. Use scanning systems and equipment to scan tickets and charge for ticket purchases. Assist in facilitating overall guest experience Attend on-site staff meetings and execute tasks under the direction of Production Manager and Leaders. Personal Characteristics Capability and comfort using smart electronic devices (tablet, smartphone) is a must. Excellent communication skills and collaborative work ethic. Capability and comfort being in large crowds of people. Possess the capacity to handle stressful situations with diplomacy and tact. Able to work efficiently in an organized and detailed fashion. Ability to adhere to DevNetwork policies, protocols and procedures. Able to maintain self-assurance and control during the concert day. Understanding of your own personal limits and ability to articulate those limits to your supervisor. Have a great sense of humor and maintain dedication to the DevNetwork mission. No experience is required but a good attitude, organizational skills and excellent work ethic is a must. Physical Requirements Able to lift/carry 50lbs Able to experience periods of extended standing. Able to walk and climb considerable distances, including inclines/declines during the course of a work day. Able to grasp, lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects such as barricades, tables, tents. Able to stoop, crouch and kneel while placing signage throughout the venue. The ability to listen and speak is required. In a typical work day the employee will be interacting with large groups of people and they must be able to hear and clearly express their ideas with spoken words. Compensation Starting at $18 and commensurate with experience. How to Apply