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Tekko 2026 - Leadership Application

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Deadline: Jul 18, 2026 12:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jul 23, 2026 12:00 pm - Jul 26, 2026 4:00 pm (EDT)

About the event

Tekko is Pennsylvania's largest anime convention, attracting nearly 12,000 unique and diverse fans from across the country (and world!) to the region. We aren't just any old anime convention, though. We offer so much more by featuring Japanese arcade games, J-rock, J-fashion, Japanese pop culture, and education in our programming. Additionally, we choose a unique theme every year to explore new content, such as wrestling, mecha, sports, and more. This makes us one of the most diverse anime and Japanese culture conventions in the country, and we aren't done expanding yet! Tekko is presented by a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society (PittJCS) . We've been bringing fans together for more than 20 years at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

About the application

Tekko is looking for motivated individuals who are looking to move beyond basic volunteering to leading. Are you a leader?

Terms & Conditions

Management Requirements: - Understanding that this is a volunteer role and not a paid position. - You must be at least 18 years old - Must be available to be in-person Thursday-Sunday of the convention. (Some departments may require Wednesday availability) - Must adhere to and be an example of Tekko's Code of Conduct - Must be able to attend leadership meetings and provide departmental updates. -Must be willing to work more than the minimum 12 hours that is required of basic staff.

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Age
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • Do you currently supervise or manage a department for Tekko and/or other PittJCS events?
  • What is your current title?
  • How long have you been in this role?
  • What is your motivation for applying to a leadership level role?
  • Which department(s) do you supervise or manage?
  • Please describe any management or leadership experience you have.
  • Do you oversee other supervisors or assistant supervisors?
  • Are you willing to work pre-show hours to prepare your department?
  • If you answered yes to the question above, please list their name(s) and title(s)
  • Are you applying for a specific position?
  • Which position are you applying for?
  • What department(s) are you interested in?
  • How long have you volunteered with Tekko/PittJCS?
  • What years and what department have you staffed previously?
  • Are you willing to hold department level orientations and pre-show meetings?
  • Are there any members of your current staff that are moving into new roles such as assistant supervisor or team lead?
  • What is the best way to contact you pre-show?
  • What is your discord username?
  • What is the best email address to reach you?
  • What is the best phone number to reach you on?
  • If you answered yes to the question above, please list their name(s) and new title(s)
  • On a scale of 1 to 5 how active are you in the staff discord?
  • Does your team utilize discord before/during events? If so, how is it used?
  • I acknowledge that if I am selected as an asst. supervisor/supervisor/manager, I am agreeing to act with professionalism, empathy, integrity, and fairness when representing PittJCS. This includes, but is not limited to, treating current and former volunteers, attendees, guests, partners, vendors, and supporters with respect. I acknowledge that as a member of the leadership team, I may come in contact with confidential information, which should be treated with care and never shared publicly without prior permission. I acknowledge my responsibility to communicate professionally to my peers and supervisees, speak with clarity and kindness, and strive to choose my words thoughtfully. I acknowledge that I should not reprimand other volunteers without consulting with the Board of Directors for guidance. I acknowledge that failure to act according to the values listed above could result in coaching actions, including removal from leadership position or removal from volunteering.