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PortConMaine Staff Application

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Deadline: Jun 14, 2027 12:00 am (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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PortConMaine 2027
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Date: Jun 24, 2027 4:00 pm - Jun 27, 2027 5:00 pm (EDT)
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88 Spring St, Portland, Maine 04101-3924, United States

About the event

PortConMaine is Maine’s first, longest running, and largest convention celebrating the hobbies that enrich our lives. Join us for a celebration of geek culture interests including anime, gaming, science fiction, costuming, fantasy, video gaming, boffer combat, comics, pop culture, steampunk, and more! Come to enjoy your current favorite fandom and learn something new about another! Meet old and new friends and join the community– let’s celebrate the interests we enjoy together! We are a four day event- so join us for four days of awesome starting Thursday and going until Sunday with plenty of events, guests, and vendors to enjoy!
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About the application

Please fill out applications completely and accurately. Thank you for your interest in staffing! Responses should be back to you within a week or two of your application. Rooming sign up & information will be sent out in March. Only level 2 staffers are able to get rooms, and they must share with up to 3 other staffers. We offer two levels of staffing commitment. Level 1 (Light) is for volunteers who can give a few days of their time, totaling 6 to 8 hours of staffing over the weekend. In return, Light staffers receive a free weekend-long pass, a free convention item from con sales, and a food voucher for the event. Level 2 (Standard) is for volunteers planning to be at the convention all weekend and staff most days, contributing 15 or more hours split across the event. Standard staffers receive everything included at Level 1—a free weekend-long pass, a free convention item, and a food voucher—plus the option to stay the weekend in a shared staff room with up to three other staffers.

Terms & Conditions

By submitting this application, you agree to the following terms. All applications must be filled out completely and accurately; incomplete or inaccurate applications may delay or disqualify your acceptance. All staff members must be 18 years of age or older at the time of the convention. You will receive a response to your application within one to two weeks of submission. You agree to fulfill the hour requirements of your selected commitment level: Level 1 (Light) requires 6–8 hours of staffing over the weekend, and Level 2 (Standard) requires 15 or more hours split across the days of the convention. Staff benefits are contingent on completing your committed hours. If you are unable to complete your committed hours, you must notify convention leadership at least two weeks prior to the event. Staffers who fail to complete their hours or do not show up without providing this notice may not be invited to return or staff future events. Level 1 staffers receive a free weekend-long pass, a free convention item from con sales, and a food voucher. Level 2 staffers receive all Level 1 benefits plus the option of shared staff room lodging. Staff rooms are available to Level 2 staffers only, are shared with up to 3 other staffers, and are available Thursday through Saturday night only. Rooming sign-up and information will be sent out in March. Panelists, Event Hosts, GMs, and Storytellers are not considered full staff; in compensation for running an event at the convention, panelists receive a free weekend badge only and are not eligible for full staff benefits. As a staff member, you represent PortConMaine and are expected to model the convention's standards at all times. This means treating all attendees, fellow staffers, and hotel personnel with respect and decency, regardless of age, size, shape, color, fandom, gender, or orientation. Harassment, discrimination, fighting, or malicious behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Staff must follow all convention rules and policies, including the prohibition on drugs, alcohol, and real weaponry in convention areas, as well as all hotel rules and applicable state laws. Staff are also expected to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment—if you see something, say something, and report any safety concerns promptly. Convention leadership reserves the right to revoke staff status and/or convention membership at any time for violation of these terms or the convention's rules and policies, and benefits may be forfeited upon removal. Staff information is shared via the staff Discord (access granted upon acceptance) and by email. Staff meetings are held but are not required; all meeting information will be made available on Discord. All staff members have access to staff events throughout the year.

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Emergency contacts
  • T-shirt size

Additional information

  • City and State
  • Secondary Email
  • Discord User Name
  • How much of a commitment would you like to sign up for?
  • Have you done this position before? *
  • Rationale for Application & Past Experience
  • Is this your first year staffing?
  • Is this your 10th year staffing?
  • Additional Information
  • If applying to be on guest relation staff please list experience dealing with guests here. Guest relation staff are expected to be able to dress in a professional manner, have a cell phone for contact weekend of with guests, and get reimbursed for paid meals out with guests. Guest relation staff are expected to be more professional in appearance and manner when taking guests outside of the convention. Please indicate any and all reasons why you would fit this position.
  • If you are applying for a gaming position (CCGs, Board Games, RPGs, or Miniatures, Video Games) please list the games and/or systems you feel most comfortable running/supporting.
  • If you are applying for First Aid, please list your appropriate qualifications, etc here. Why would you make a good first aid staffer?
  • Please provide a URL with photography work that you have.
  • Are you applying to be on guest staff, gaming staff, photography, or first aid?
PortConMaine Staff Application
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