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Job Description 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.