Staff Feed Staff

Job Title

Staff Feed Staff

Division

Business

Department

Staff Feed

Reports to

Staff Feed Manager

Position Type

Unpaid Volunteer

Location

Expected to be on-site during convention dates, including the day before and the day after for setup and teardown.

About Anthro SoCal

Anthro SoCal is a community-driven convention celebrating furry fandom through art, performance, gaming, and social connection. Our success depends on the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteer team. Anthro SoCal was formally known as Another Furry Con in 2024-2025.

Position Overview

The Staff Feed Staff member is an essential team member dedicated to fueling, refreshing, and supporting the hard-working volunteers across Anthro SoCal. Operating directly under the Staff Feed Manager, you will stock, clean, and maintain the central Staff Feed Lounge. This means that you will ensure that snacks, beverages, cold storage items, and disposable utensils remain continuously replenished throughout the event. Additionally, you will assist with monitoring catered meal arrivals and serve as an attentive advocate for volunteers with special dietary needs, ensuring their designated meals are accurately distributed. If you take pride in creating a clean, welcoming break space and keeping convention staff energized and cared for, this role is a great fit.

Time Commitment

Year-round

None

As convention approaches

Attend online staff meetings and trainings when requested

Convention weekend

On-site presence is required with flexible hours. Must plan to work the minimum volunteer hour requirement posted on the website

Pre and post-convention

On-site presence may be required to assist with setup and teardown activities the day before and the day after the event

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will focus on lounge upkeep, food safety, inventory management, and dietary support

Lounge Restocking & Inventory

Keep the Staff Feed Lounge fully supplied by continuously monitoring and restocking snacks, drinks, refrigerated/frozen items, napkins, and disposable utensils

Cleanliness & Sanitation

Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organized lounge area by wiping down tables and counters, clearing trash and recycling, managing spill cleanup, and ensuring food storage meets sanitation standards

Catering Meal Logistics

Assist the Staff Feed Manager in receiving catered meal deliveries, verifying order completeness, helping with setup, and ensuring warm/cold catered dishes arrive and open on schedule

Dietary Advocacy

Assist with the distribution of special dietary meals (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, kosher, gluten-free, allergy-safe options), ensuring catered items designated for specific needs are served to the correct individuals

Informed Guest Services

Welcome staff members warmly as they enter the lounge for rest breaks, answer general questions about meal schedules, and foster an inviting, relaxing environment. At all times, you are expected to maintain Anthro SoCal’s high standards of decorum, warmth, and hospitality

Qualifications

Required

Hospitality & Customer Care

A warm, friendly, and helpful demeanor dedicated to providing a comfortable and restorative break experience for fellow volunteers

Attention to Detail & Food Safety Awareness

High accuracy and care when handling food, reading dietary labels, managing food safety (temp awareness, cleanliness), and safeguarding allergy-safe meals

Physical Capability & Endurance

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry beverage cases, move food crates, and perform routine cleaning duties throughout your shift

Teamwork & Reliability

Dependability in adhering to shift schedules and working collaboratively under event leadership

Preferred

Food Service or Catering Background

Previous experience working in food service, catering, hospitality lounges, or kitchen environments

Fandom & Convention Knowledge

Familiarity with convention operations and volunteer workflows, helping you understand peak break times and anticipate high-traffic periods in the lounge

Dietary Knowledge

Basic understanding of common food allergies, dietary restrictions, and cross-contamination prevention guidelines

What We Offer

While this is an unpaid volunteer position, we provide

Free convention membership and staff perks

Staff hospitality (meals/snacks during your shifts at-con)

Exclusive staff events and social opportunities

Recognition in convention materials

Experience in event management and team leadership

A supportive, creative community environment

References and recommendation letters upon request

Anthro SoCal is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, experiences, and skill levels. All volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.