iCON Event Assistant

Status: 4–6 hours/week

Expected Duration of Job: Summer & Fall

Job Summary:

Working closely with the iCON2024 event coordinators to help execute tasks before, during, and after the iCON2024 show. iCON 2024 is taking place on Nov 16, 2024. The assistants will help with various tasks. Such tasks may include helping to create and post marketing materials, joining weekly meetings, moderating the Discord Server, setup and breakdown of event equipment, communicating with sponsors, vendors, and volunteers, and other possible assistive tasks. We are looking for someone with a willingness to engage with the community, exercising good communication skills. We are especially interested in individuals who are enthusiastic about collaboration and working alongside a team.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Maintain communication with Event Coordinators and attend weekly/bi-weekly meetings.
• Assist Event Coordinators with professional-level communication with local businesses and sponsors.
• Assist with assorted responsibilities during the event, including (but not limited to) maneuvering equipment, guiding visitors and assisting volunteers.
• Help create and post marketing materials for various community assets before and after the event.
• Help moderate Community tools such as the iCON Discord Server and Instagram account.

Learning Outcomes:

• Ability to work independently and on deadline
• Ability to collaborate with ideas on projects
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work under occasional tight time constraints
• Takes ownership of work duties and responsibilities, and ensures they are completed accurately and on time.
• Students will build confidence in the skills and experiences related to their monitored work environment.
• Ability to network and bridge relationships with businesses and community partners.
• Gain experience developing social media strategies and marketing to a growing audience.
• Build experience using creative programs specific to the creation of visual branding and design.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Must be able to maneuver event equipment. Will require lifting, folding and moving tables (40lbs), picking up chairs, and carrying signage short distances. Workers should expect to be mobile the day of the event, which may include increased elevator or stair usage in order to proactively organize agenda items.
Workers may need to travel locally to businesses in downtown Beverly and Salem on some occasions.

Number of Positions: 1