Staff Application

Thank you for showing interest in being a staff member for Megaplex. Please note that the staff role is volunteer and as such does not receive any financial compensation. Additionally we can only accept applications from those who are or will be 18+ years of age 3 days prior to the start of the convention. Those interested in assisting at Megaplex but are 16-18 years of age can still do so under the Volunteer role.

Please note that we use the Telegram Messenger app for interviews. Please make sure that you have this app, have an @ name set and check it regularly.

What is expected of staff?

While staff are technically volunteers they are held at a higher regard and level of trust than our standard Volunteer level and as such are expected to meet/exceed the associated minimums associated to their department.

Convention Artists are expected to do the majority of their work prior to the convention and will be required to meet strict deadlines set by the Art department Lead. Convention Artists are expected to meet a minimum number of pieces in varying sizes but may be asked to work on special projects in lue of the other pieces. If selected as a Convention Artist a more detailed agreement will be presented better defining expectations and Deadlines.

General Staff are expected to put in a minimum of 8 hours each day at the convention and are normally dedicated to a specific task/area.

Leads/Assistant Leads are expected to put in a minimum of 8 hours per day but must be available at all times during the convention in case of issue or emergency. Additionally Leads and Assistant Leads are expected to complete Pre-convention planning and year round customer support for any emails/requests their department may receive.

What does staff receive?

No staff receive compensation for time volunteered in service of the convention or its parent company Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. which includes the Board of Directors and Convention Chairman. However, staff receive free entry to the convention, access to the hospitality suite, a staff shirt, any special gifts we come up with for staff, access to purchase staff only merchandise, and our gratitude. We couldn't put on the convention without the hard work of our staff and volunteers. Additionally staff receive access to the staff room block while rooms are available.

Convention Artists receive priority access to book a Dealer's Den slot or a guaranteed full weekend Artist Alley slot (only available to our Convention Artists) depending on availability.

Apply for Staff:

Staff Application

Will you be 18 years old or older at the start of the convention?: *

We cannot allow those under the age of 18 to join our staff. If you will be 16 or 17 years of age at the convention consider joining our Volunteer team

You must be 18 or older at the time of the start of the convention to be considered for staff.

Personal Information: Fandom Name: * As you would like to be addressed First Name: * Middle Initial: Last Name: * Date of Birth: * Address 1: * Address 2: Town or City: * State: * Zip or Postal Code: * Country: *

Contact Information: Phone Number: * Email Address: * Telegram @ Name: * Telegram is used to conduct interviews. I understand that Megaplex uses telegram for the interviewing process and for organizational communication and will make myself available on that platform. Please do not change your @name during the hiring process.: *

Position Information:

Have you previously Staffed or Volunteered before?: *
FLUFF Username:

Please enter your FLUFF username if you have/had one

What was the last department you were you PRIMARILY assigned to?:

What department are you PRIMARILY interested in: *

What other departments are you interested in: Audio Visual Charity Convention Operations Convention Operations - Gophers Convention Operations - Information Desk Convention Operations - VIP Services Creative Services - Art Creative Services - Publications Creative Services - Theming Gaming Hospitality Hotel Human Resources Information Technology Logistics Marketing Marketing - Social Media Programming Recruiting Registration Security Vendor Services Volunteering

Tell us a little about why you may be a good fit for our team and what your experience is: *

What days will you be available outside of the core convention days.: Wednesday (Load-In) Thursday (Setup) Monday (Load-Out)

Staff are expected to be available all day Friday - Sunday

Background Check:

Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc reserves the right to conduct a background check where appropriate and to use the results in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. By selecting "Submit" I hereby release Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc., its representatives and such individuals from all liability for any damage whatsoever incurred in obtaining or furnishing such information.

Have you been convicted of a felony that has not been expunged?: Yes

Please list relevant convictions:

Criminal convictions will not necessarily disqualify you from working on Megaplex staff, but Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. does reserve the right to rely on this information when making staffing decisions as permitted by law. Failure to answer truthfully may be grounds for dismissal from Megaplex staff.

Legal Agreements

By initialing below you confirm that all of the information you have provided in this form is correct to the best of your knowledge and if any of this information should change you will inform the HR team at mp-volunteers@megaplexcon.org within 48 hours.

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Type your initials in this box as a digital signature indicating your acknowledgement.

By initialing below you agree that you are volunteering to assist Megaplex at your own risk and hereby release and waive all claims against Megaplex, Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. and its agents from injuries, damages arising from injuries relating to activities related to events conducted by Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. I further agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless from any loss, liability, attorney fees, damage that they may occur out of or related to the event services offered by Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc.

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By initialing below you agree that you understand that as a staff member you represent the Megaplex convention and it's parent company. As such any public statements that you may make can reflect on the convention and should it reflect poorly could result in your removal from staff, ineligibility from staff in the future, and/or ineligibility to attend future events.

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By initialing below you agree that you understand that as a staff member you will come into contact with privileged information that is proprietary to Megaplex or its parent company, Florida United Furry Fandom Inc., and as such any information that has not already been made public by the board of directors or by other official means may not be disclosed at any time publicly or to individuals who are not currently an active “Staff” member. Any breaches of this agreement may result in the termination of the individual from staff, ineligibility to volunteer/staff/attend any events conducted by or in partnership with Florida United Furry Fandom, Inc. and/or legal action.

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Staff Application

Staff Application

Personal Information:

Contact Information:

Position Information:

Background Check:

Legal Agreements