2021 Crew Application

The NYCC Crew Team is responsible for supporting several areas of the event, while providing excellent fan service to ensure a great experience for everyone attending NYCC.

As part of the Crew Team, you can:

- Meet and Interact with fans who share your fandoms and excitement

- Gain access to an entire community of other crew members who share your passions, while also gaining industry experience to add to your resume

- Get paid for your time on the clock

- Get a free, exclusive NYCC Crew T-shirt

- Receive free admission for you to enjoy the show during your time off the clock!

How the process works:

1) Fill out the interest form - fill out the crew team interest form below and tell us why you'd make an awesome Crew Member at NYCC 2021!

2) Interest form is reviewed - The NYCC Crew Admin Team will review your interest form. If you’re selected to work the show as Crew, we'll invite you to confirm your commitment and submit your final schedule availability. Please allow 4-6 weeks to be notified if an opportunity on the Crew Team is available.

3) Get shifts! – If you’re selected, you'll be assigned your schedule and given additional instructions about 3 weeks prior to NYCC to prepare you for working on the Crew Team!

First Name Required

Last Name Required

E-Mail Address Required

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Will you be 18 years of age or older by October 6, 2021? Required

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I understand this is a paid, temporary position and I can have my position relinquished if I behave in an inappropriate manner before or during NYCC, or fail to complete my assignments.

When working as part of 20201 NYCC's Crew Team, I represent NYCC and Reedpop. As such, I will behave in a professional and appropriate manner when interacting with fellow Crew and Staff members, guests, vendors, exhibitors, and most importantly fans.

If accepted to the NYCC Crew Team, I will prepare for my role and read important updates from the Crew Team managers.

I understand and acknowledge the above statement.

I understand that NYCC runs from Thursday, October 7th through Sunday, October 10th with an orientation day on Wednesday October 6th, and that some shifts begin as early as 8 AM. I confirm that I am eligible and available to work any and all event days, for a minimum of 4 hours per day. If my schedule changes or I become unavailable to work, I will promptly change my availability. Failure to update my availability may forfeit a role on the team, or scheduled shifts.

I understand and acknowledge the above statement.

Previous Convention and Fan Service Experience:

Have you ever been to NYCC before as a fan? Required

Have you worked NYCC before? Required

Have you worked as a crew member for a different ReedPop show? Required

If so, please tell us what show(s) it was, the area(s) you worked, and the year(s) you worked.

Have you worked as a crew member at any other conventions? Required

Please list any other conventions you have previously worked, and what your role on each show was.

What fan or guest service experience have you had in the past, and how can you use that experience to help the fans attending NYCC 2021? Required

On a scale of 1-10, what is your comfort level with large crowds in congested areas? 1 = not at all comfortable, 10 = I love being in large crowds and in congested areas more than anything! Required

Do you have previous experience talking to and directing large groups of people? Required

If yes, please describe any relative experience talking to and directing large groups of people.

What do you think is the most important thing we need to do in order to deliver an amazing experience for all of the fans at NYCC? Required

While helping to greet fans at one of our theaters, a fan approaches you and is upset about missing access to an exclusive panel. How do you respond? Please explain in detail the steps you would take to mitigate the situation and ensure fan satisfaction? Required

A line has begun forming in an area adjacent to the one you are assigned, it is blocking pathways and beginning to appear hazardous. There are no other Crew or Staff members visible in your immediate area. How do you approach the situation? Required

We are looking for people with strong leadership skills who can handle situations independently. Please provide an example of a challenging situation where you had to take the lead and solve a problem on your own. Required

When dealing with large crowds we need someone who can communicate effectively and respectfully command attention while remaining calm, friendly, and approachable. Required
If applicable, please provide an example of a situation that required you to deal with a large crowd or queue and how you personally handled it.

We sometimes need our crew members to be able to work in other areas of the show that they aren’t assigned to. Are you comfortable performing multiple roles at the show? Required
If so please provide specific examples of a situation that required you to adapt to a new role and how you handled it

We are interested in hearing about a time when you were under a lot of stress while interacting with customers, co-workers, or other teams. Please explain the situation, describe how you reacted to it, Required
what the outcome was and what you learned from the experience. Please be as detailed as possible

Area Leads.

Each area of NYCC has an Area Lead that oversees operation of the crew in a specific area. The Area Lead acts as the Point of Contact for the Crew Manager and our Staff. Area Lead positions are in high demand so applicants chosen usually have had years of previous experience in this field.

Are you interested in becoming an Area Lead for NYCC? Required

Have you been an Area Lead at previous NYCCs? Required

Have you had previous experience as an Area Lead at another convention? Required

Please describe what would make you an ideal Crew Lead for NYCC. Required

Areas of Interest - Please select which area you would most like to work in: Required
We cannot guarantee a specific position, but will do our best to accommodate preferences!

Availability - Select all that apply - Required
Please select all availability, not preference. You should have multiple, if not all boxes selected.

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