Open Staff Positions at Eurofurence

ConOps – Front Office

At the Front Office, you will be in direct contact with our guests, answering all kind of questions about the convention and the hotel, operating lost and found and much more. The front office is in the ConOps office and is open during the convention from Wednesday to Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM. You can expect a daily shift of about 2-4 Hours.

Being fluent in English is mandatory for this position, as you will be dealing with people from a lot of different nationalities.

Are you interested in joining Con Operations? Please visit us during the convention in our Office. You will find the location on the map in the Conbook.

ConOps – Locker Service

At the locker service, you will be in direct contact with our guest. You will be taking care of personal belongings which aren’t allowed in the art show or in the dealers´ den.
The locker service is located at the entrance of the convention center and is open during the convention from Thursday to Saturday from 11:15 AM to 20:45 PM. You can expect a daily shift of about 1-2 Hours.

Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as is a strong sense of order. You will be expected to keep things organized!

Are you interested in joining Con Operations? Please visit us during the convention in our Office. You will find the location on the map in the Conbook.

ConOps – Room Management

Room management takes care of all panels held in the conference rooms of the hotel. The diversity of events taking place makes it necessary to maintain a lot of different materials, ranging from projectors to PA-systems but also simpler things like office materials. Working hours of this department start daily before the first event and end after the last one. You can expect multiple short shifts of about 20-40 minutes every day between events.

Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, and you need to be reliable and are expected to be on time.

Are you interested in joining Con Operations? Please visit us during the convention in our Office. You will find the location on the map in the Conbook.

ConOps – Setup Crew

A lot of stuff needs to be taken care of before the first guest even arrives at the hotel, and after everybody goes home a lot of stuff needs to broke down. The setup crew takes care of everything that needs to be done to make the convention great! Helping building up decorations, furniture, unloading of our trucks and much more. Your duty starts on the early early arrival day (Monday) until Wednesday morning and again from Sunday to Monday. You will be helping all over the convention and you can expect a heavy workload during this time, but you will be free during all normal convention days.

You need to be at the convention from Monday morning until Monday evening 7 days later. Be ready to move very heavy equipment! Safety boots and gloves are recommended!

Are you interested in joining Con Operations? Please visit us during the convention in our Office. You will find the location on the map in the Conbook.

Convention Store – Shop Assistant (Dealers' Den)

The Convention Store in the Dealers’ Den is responsible for providing people with the current (and past) official t-shirts, as also for handing out the benefit package for sponsors and super sponsors.
This means we’re in contact with a lot of people from all over the world, so English is a must - but being creative when no common language works is also a big plus.

We’re operating during the regular Dealers’ Den opening times, as also during the setup and teardown times for dealers - from Thursday to Saturday. If you think you have some hours to spare in those opening times, please contact me at constore@eurofurence.org or on Telegram, @Vulniir

Dance Competitions – Motion Graphics Designer

For the two shows our team produces (Enter the Arena and Paws on Fire) we are looking for a Motion Graphics Designer!

During our shows, we have the availability to use the television-screens on stage and the live-stream to enrich the experience for the viewers and the dancers, by generating additional eye-candy animations!

Working with animation programs like Premiere Pro, After Effects or alternatives, to design and produce short animations which the backstage team will play on site.

Together with the producers of this team, you can work out a themed design. Inspired by almost 40+- dancers, we can together work out the motion graphics designs we want during the shows like logo loops, name and title bars, moving pictures, Start The Dance effects and end of the show extravaganza!

The second team you’ll be talking lots with is the backstage team, to see what’s possible and make a script for the animations.

You’ll be part of a fun team of Eurofurence, who’s sole focus is to produce two dance contests. Most of this particular job is worked on the months before packing your bags for the con, during the con you can sit with the backstage team during the two shows to see your work used for the entire crowd.

For applying for the job, please contact @Wolvinny over at telegram.

Dealers’ Den – On-Site Assistant

Our team specializes in creating a welcoming atmosphere for all artists, dealers and their helpers. We enable dealers to focus on what is most important to them: fulfilling even the most unique requests and wide ranging needs of their clients.

We are the ones

• planning, building and preparing the Dealers’ Den, AD Dealers’ Den and the Artist Alley,
• providing services to artists, dealers and their helpers and
• responding to their requests within the facilities serviced by us,
• keeping all our serviced areas in a tidy, presentable condition at all times,
• answering questions from our beloved attendees, artists and dealers about the Dealer's Den and all areas affiliated with us.

Being on our team is the perfect way to get immersed in the very heart of action at one of Eurofurence's high-traffic venues. As one of our on-site assistants, you are responsible for assisting the Dealers' Den and all affiliated areas. You have to be familiar with traditional tools such as paper lists as well as digital media, including how to utilize them. You will be trained by us on which products we allow to be displayed on the stands for sale.

• You are sufficiently fluent in English to communicate within our team, the dealers and our attendees. Fluency in German and/or other languages would be a plus.
• You already have knowledge in the field of sales, guest services or have other experience in interacting with customers in a professional manner on site or would like to learn more about this topic.
• You have a sense of how to handle even challenging situations in a calm, de-escalating manner, and always with a smile. In stressful situations, you remain quiet, collected, and professional.

You may have to spend a few extra hours during the convention, as we need to fill all of our time slots with responsible people. We also need someone to help with setup on Wednesday and teardown on Sunday morning and would love to have you join us. It would be a great advantage - but not a requirement - if you booked early arrival (Tuesday) and late departure (Monday).

Following your application, we will have a brief call with you to get to know you a little bit. A personal conversation between you and the team leader will help all sides to make sure we are on the same page with any questions you may have.

Are you interested in joining the Dealer’s Den team and becoming an On-Site Assistant? Please contact @Pattarchus on Telegram and he will get back to you shortly. Thank you for taking the time to read this. The Eurofurence team looks forward to hearing from you!

Fursuit Support – Support Staff

The fursuit support team is the friendly crew in the background, who keeps the growing number of fursuiters alive at Eurofurence each year. We’re the ones

• running the fursuit lounge
• providing dances and panels with blowers and refreshments
• planning fursuit excursions and the parade
• providing service and help with any fursuit related issue

Being part of the fursuit team is one of the best ways to make sure you get to meet all those fluffballs first hand. Currently the team consists of about 25 volunteers.

The main driving force of the team, and a genuine staff position. You have attended EF a few times and know your way around? Maybe you even worked for the convention before and want to keep being awesome to others in general and fursuiters especially? Much like the helper, your job is to keep the lounge running and equipped, keep an open eye for any medical or social emergencies in the lounge, and assist with fursuit events if needed. You will also be running your timeslot shift as “person in charge” either alone or with a helper.

You can also specialise on a certain aspect of duties. Purchase preparations, resource management, construction,..

You may have to dedicate a few more hours during the convention, as we need to fill all timeslots with responsible people. We also need people to help with setup and breakdown on early-day and on dead-dog day, and would love to see you there if any possible.

Guest of Honor – On-Site Team

The Guest of Honor Department is looking for new members for the On-Site Team!

To make sure our Guest of Honors have the best time possible at Eurofurence and attendees enjoying their Panels we need new Team members with the following qualifications:

• Fluent in English
• professional behavior towards the Guests of Honor
• able to 'jump in' on short notice to prep for Panels or anything the GoH needs
• able to troubleshoot Problems that arise during Panels
• represent the Department on stage (Opening and/or Closing ceremony)

The Panels will be mainly hold in the evening/night if possible, so the Team members have to be reachable in those hours.

Other activities regarding the GoH may be hold during the day though. All Availability Times can be planed beforehand.

Interested? Then contact the Department @Nerventee via Telegram!

Local & Public Affairs – Show-Your-Badge Local Scout

Our team is responsible for engaging local restaurants, intriguing points of interest and other vendors for both small and larger goodies to benefit our attendees.

We are the ones

• talking to potential partners in preparation for the convention, recruiting them for the Show-Your-Badge and showcasing them to attendees.
• answering the questions of our Show-Your-Badge partners, as well as our attendees about the affiliate program.
• visiting our partners during and after the convention, to check if everything went smoothly.

Joining our team is your opportunity to get involved in the many ways we organize Eurofurence and finish all the work in time until the beginning of the convention. Simultaneously you make sure our attendees will be able to get the most out of their stay in Berlin. As our Local Scout you are the one responsible for the acquisition and support of our local partners. You will mainly use digital media and also maintain our database for the app. You will be trained in all aspects around your job and have constant support from your Team Lead and another Scout Consultant.

• You are fluent in German and have good written (email, chat) and verbal (personally, phone) communication skills in German as well. You are sufficiently fluent in English to answer questions from our attendees and our Social Media department. Fluency in other languages would be a plus.
• You already have knowledge in the field of sales, guest services or have other experience in interacting with people in a professional manner or would like to learn more about this topic.
• You have a good understanding of Google Office (Docs, Sheets) and related tools.

To become part of the team, the minimum requirement is that you live in Berlin or within reach of the public transport system. You will meet and talk personally with the future partners in Berlin. Therefore, a certain willingness to travel as well as an outgoing nature are absolutely essential. You will be trained in all aspects of the job by your Team Lead (Director) and will be given lots of useful information, suggestions and support. If you really enjoy talking to people and have a positive, friendly personality, this job is for you.

Following your application, we will have a brief call in German with you to get to know you a little bit. A personal conversation between you and the team leader will help all sides to make sure we are on the same page with any questions you may have.

Are you interested in joining Local and Public Affairs and becoming our next Local Scout? Please contact @Pattarchus on Telegram and he will get back to you shortly. Thank you for taking the time to read this. The Eurofurence team looks forward to hearing from you!

Logistics – Helper

Join the Logistics Team at Eurofurence!

Do you want to be a key player in making Eurofurence a success? Our Logistics team is the backbone of the convention, ensuring everything is where it needs to be, exactly when it’s needed!

What We Do:

• Gathering Supplies: Collect all necessary consumables from various wholesalers.
• Hardware Pickups: Retrieve essential items from the hardware store.
• Transport: Move equipment between different storage locations and the convention site.
• Order Handling: Manage material orders from various departments.
• Route Planning: Strategize and sort out the most efficient delivery routes.

We ensure that all other departments have what they need to make Eurofurence an unforgettable experience!

Key Work Periods:

• Early Arrival Day: Most of our work happens the day before the convention (Early Arrival Day) and 1-2 days after it ends (Late Departure).

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Some background in logistics is recommended.
• Driving Skills: Owning a truck driving license is highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Team Spirit: Willingness to collaborate and take part in meetings weeks before the convention.

Interested in Making Eurofurence Happen? Visit us during the convention at our Post/Logistics Office, or drop us a message at logistics@eurofurence.org.

The Pawpet Show – Workshop, Art, Postproduction and Stage Helpers

Join the Team - Eurofurence Pawpet Show.

Do you like fur, art, puppetry or gimmicky stage tech? Then we have great news for you!
To achieve even greater goals for the future, the Eurofurence Pawpet Team is looking for enthusiastic people who would like to share their love for the fandom by helping to make one of its biggest events even more awesome.
The EF Pawpet Show is with 20 years one of the longest running spectacles of the fandom. Every year the team amazes more than 2000 people with emotional adventures, memorable characters and impressive anthropomorphic puppets. Everything you will see at the show is handcrafted and live played by about 50 dedicated team members and amazing volunteers.
We offer you to join this very team at Eurofurence to apply your individual talents, obtain hands on experience in theatrical production and get to know the people behind “Skies of Astar” and “Keepers of the Light”.

You want to help?
Then send us a note or contact ”@@HakuGinko” on Telegram.
For more Information and Questions:

Become an active supporter and join us today.
See you behind the show!

The EF Pawpet Show Team

Security – Operative

Our convention keeps growing significantly and we're glad to see even more happy faces each year. However, as the attendance continues to grow, we are looking for additional volunteers for our Security Team to make sure we can provide our guests with the high level of service we've established over the last 20 years.

Stage – Sound Technician

The Eurofurence stage team operates three live event stages at Europe's largest furry convention. The team of around 30 volunteers provides infrastructure and services to events big and small, from solo artists to dance competitions and fully-fledged theater shows.

We want to deliver high-quality entertainment to our guests. To that end, our volunteers work colloratively with the artists from vision to concept to reality.

We are looking for an additional *Sound Technician*. Supported by our team, you are going to work shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned veterans and interested newcomers.

Your Responsibilities

Sound technicians help amplify our panel speakers, actors and musicians. There is a wide range of tasks available: from making sure the right person is wearing the right microphone to mixing the sound for a live audience, to broadcast sound mixing for the webstream.

The final scope of your position will depend on your skills and interests at the point of application.

Your Profile

• Availablity:
  • 2 hour / month (September — April)
  • 10 hours / month (May — August)
  • 20 hours on-site during Eurofurence
• Committed for at least three years (including Eurofurence 2027)
• Experienced user of digital mixing desks (Yamaha CL/QL)
• Willing to work flexible shifts
• Ready to travel within Central Europe (at least one in-person Stage Crew Meeting should be attended)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good communicator
• Resilient and good conflict manager

Nice-to-Haves:

• Fluent in written and spoken German
• Dante certified
• Capable of wireless microphone management(Shure)
• Experienced/trained in event technology or related professions (IT, AV, ...)
• Knowledge of specific office tools, or willingness to learn (e.g. Google Sheets, DokuWiki)

Aside from the training on the job, we offer an exciting work place with motivated team members, room for creative expression and explicitly invite you to bring along new ideas!

Do you want to know more? Does this job offer pique your interest? We would love to hear from you! Send your application (or further questions) via eMail to stage@eurofurence.org!

Stage – Stage Technician

The Eurofurence stage team operates three live event stages at Europe's largest furry convention. The team of around 30 volunteers provides infrastructure and services to events big and small, from solo artists to dance competitions and fully-fledged theater shows.

We want to deliver high-quality entertainment to our guests. To that end, our volunteers work colloratively with the artists from vision to concept to reality.

We are looking for an additional *Stage Technician*. Supported by our team, you are going to work shoulder-to-shoulder with seasoned veterans and interested newcomers.

Your Responsibilities

Stage Technicians are experienced volunteers that manage small teams of stage hands, especially during setup and breakdown. They help load/unloading materials, setting up lighting/props/microphones and keep an eye over the work of the team they are in charge of.

The final scope of your position will depend on your skills and interests at the point of application.

Your Profile

• Availablity:
  • 5 hours / month (May — August)
  • 20 hours on-site during Eurofurence
• Committed for at least three years (including Eurofurence 2027)
• Willing to work flexible shifts
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Excellent communicator
• Outstanding time management
• Resilient and good conflict manager
• Ready to travel within Central Europe (at least one in-person Stage Crew Meeting should be attended)

Nice-to-Haves:

• Present on-site from early-early arrival until late departure
• Fluent in written and spoken German
• Experienced/trained in event technology or related professions (IT, AV, ...)

Aside from the training on the job, we offer an exciting work place with motivated team members, room for creative expression and explicitly invite you to bring along new ideas!

Do you want to know more? Does this job offer pique your interest? We would love to hear from you! Send your application (or further questions) via eMail to stage@eurofurence.org!

Website – Application Maintainer

All the web applications surrounding Eurofurence are built within our community, by volunteer furries. The website team, as one of a few departments working all around the year on digital applications of Eurofurence, has built everything you see on

• www.eurofurence.org
• help.eurofurence.org
• archive.eurofurence.org

Behind those websites, applications and tools are the people maintaining them. And that's where you come in.
You will be given the responsibility of one such part and directly influence its development.
Our welcoming team will be at your side with help and advice, but you will also be able to make decisions on your own.

This position is explicitly viable for beginners. If you want to get a foot into web development, this might be your chance. The project is not urgent and allows to settle into your new position with ease.
However, some basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JS and PHP would be advisable.

Interested? Hit up @draconigen on Telegram and let's talk.