Help make a difference in your anime community!
KuroNekoCon is a 100% volunteer-run event. From the most involved on the Board of Directors, to the last minute day-of volunteers, no one receives monetary compensation for the time they donate to the convention. It’s people like you who decide they want to step in to make something better that make this convention possible. No matter how little or how much time you have to dedicate, there’s an opportunity for you to make an impact.
Staff Applications are closed for KNC 2023, but our Hoshi’s Helpers (Weekend Volunteers) Application remains open!
Next Meeting
General/Board Meetings: For the purposes of transparency & to help keep everyone on the same page, our board & general meetings are on the same days. These meetings are open to the public! If you’re interested in KNC Staff, or just want to see how things are run, please stop by.
Location
In-person meetings will take place at the Corbin Senior Activity Center:
827 W Cleveland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Zoom telecommuting will be available at all in-person meetings. See the Calendar for direct links.
Date & Time
Staff meetings are typically held on the first and third Saturday of each month. For a list of all meetings & events please see our calendar.
Join us, Staff up!
Staff members stay involved all year with organization and planning, and work together to develop the future of KuroNekoCon as a convention. Both online and local staffing opportunities are available. If you want to join a team of hard working Japanese pop/culture fans with dedication and perseverance, and have a say in the future of our convention, then this is the community for you.
The staff experience
Staff Perks
- Complimentary Staff Membership
- Valuable training from a registered 501(c)(3) organization that can be displayed on resumes and scholarship applications
- Meals provided for staff who work a full shift
- Hotel provided for staff who work a full shift all three days of the convention
- 25% discount on official KNC Merchandise
- 50% off attendee membership for immediate family members
- Voting rights & the ability to run for Coordinator, Manager, and Board positions
- Inclusion in a close-knit community who share a common passion for anime, gaming, and Japanese culture
Joining Staff
- You must support the purposes of KNCA, and be at least 18 years of age (Or sponsored by a family member or legal guardian who is also a staff member).
- Must consent to a background check.
- After submitting your staff application, you will be contacted in regards to the next steps for joining staff!
Hoshi’s Helpers (Weekend Volunteers)
If you have a few extra hours of time over the weekend, but don’t want to or have the ability to be involved with the convention year round, this is the opportunity for you! Hoshi’s Helpers donate a small portion of their weekend while making a big impact – then have the rest of the weekend to enjoy the convention.
Hoshi’s Helpers who donate at least 8 hours of their time over the course of the Convention Weekend will receive complimentary membership for the weekend of KNC.
Becoming a Helper
Helper Perks
- Complimentary Membership
- Valuable training from a registered 501(c)(3) organization that can be displayed on resumes and scholarship applications
Joining Helpers
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- Step 1: Read and agree to our policies and the Hoshi’s Helpers code of conduct.
- Step 2: Find your areas of interest in our list of open positions.
- Step 3: Submit a Hoshi’s Helpers Application via this years event platform, Eventeny.