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St. James Court Art Show
Volunteer Job List

2007 Show Dates: October 5, 6 & 7
(Set-up on Thursday, October 4) 

All volunteers will receive a parking pass, a free t-shirt, and a light meal provided by Panera Bread our Volunteer Corp Sponsor.

 

JOB:   Artist Snack Distributor

Volunteers will work in teams of two to distribute refreshments to artists using large carts.  It is advisable that one team member be strong and willing to push through a crowd. 

 

JOB:  Boothsitters

Under supervision of the Volunteer Tent Manager and Section Captains, Boothsitters will relieve exhibitors as needed for breaks. Boothsitter must be comfortable approaching artists and speaking to patrons.  Boothsitters will not sell merchandise.  When volunteer is not boothsitting, he/she will check on St. James Court and Magnolia artists to see if they need relief.

PLEASE NOTE: We need the most boothsitters Friday 10-2 as some of our artists will help jury artist for next year’s show.

HOURS:  Friday 10:00am-2:00pm  2:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday     11:30am-2:30pm  2:00pm-5:30pm
Sunday  

10:00am-1:00pm

 

           

JOB: Express Check-in Manager

Manage Timed Check-In for artists. Tent will be set up just beyond Sixth on Magnolia. Control traffic of artists entering show area, and issue exhibitor packets.

HOURS:   Thursday        8:00am-8:00pm

           

JOB: Express Check-in Volunteers

Work with Check-In Manager to facilitate check-in.  Will give entering artist’s packets of information and help with artist questions.

HOURS:  Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm-4:00pm 4:00pm-8:00pm

   

JOB: Floater

A floater is a flexible volunteer.  This position will entail many different jobs on an as needed basis.  The floater will help the office staff, volunteer tent manager, section captains and art show coordinators through out the day.

HOURS:  Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday     10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday   10:00am-6:00pm

 

   

JOB:   Sunday Gatekeepers 

Volunteers will be posted at 6th and Magnolia, St. James Court and Magnolia and St. James Court & Hill to monitor the flow of artist traffic in and out of the show area during tear-down.  Volunteers will need to be firm and diplomatic.  A meeting at 4pm will help educate volunteers on tear down process.
 

HOURS:   Sunday          4:00pm to 8:00pm

   

JOB:   Office Assistant

Volunteer will assist Office Manager in running office and addressing routine needs and problems that arise during the show.  One volunteer per shift except Sunday: will need (2) volunteers for for both 12:00pm-3:30pm and 3:30pm-5:30 shifts.        

HOURS:  Thursday 9:00am-2:30pm 2:30pm-8:00pm  
Friday 8:30am-Noon Noon-3:30pm  3:30pm-6:00pm
Saturday

8:30am-Noon 

Noon-3:30pm  3:30pm-5:30pm

                       

JOB: Parking

Volunteer will help show the artists and other volunteers where to park in our reserved lot.  Also the Monday morning, Tuesday afternoon, and Wednesday evening prior to the show we need volunteers to place notices of street closings on parked cars on St. James Court, Magnolia St. and 6th St. and hand out parking passes to residents between 11:30-1:00 and 5:00 -7:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

HOURS:   Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm
Parking lot Friday 8:00am-11:00am
Saturday 8:00am-11:00am
Sunday 8:00am-11:00am

   

JOB:   Poster Booth Salesperson

Sells merchandise during Art Show.  Volunteers must feel comfortable speaking with patrons. 

HOURS: Friday               9:30am-2:00pm 2:00pm-6:00pm
  Saturday           9:30am-2:00pm 2:00pm-6:00pm
  Sunday             9:30am-1:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm

   

JOB:   Section Captain

Maintain daily contact with approximately 60 artists in assigned section. Welcome artists as they arrive, oversee unloading, set-up and breakdown; offer assistance as needed; handle complaints; serve as information liaison between artists and office; work with assistant to ensure complete section coverage throughout hours noted below.

Prefer Section Captains work at least two days; best if work all four.

HOURS:  Thursday           8:30am-8:00pm
  Friday               9:00am-6:30pm
  Saturday           9:00am-6:30pm
  Sunday            

9:00am-until artists in section are gone

           

JOB:   Set-up Crew

Under the direction of the Set-up Crew Manager, volunteers will be responsible for distribution and placement of trash containers, park benches, picnic tables, straw, programs, placing plywood or carpet covers over sewers, or other tasks as needed, as well as installation of all banners/signs.

HOURS:    Thursday      9:00am – Noon
    Noon – 3:00pm
    3:00pm – 6:00pm

JOB:   Take-Down/Clean-up Crew Manager

Volunteer will supervise Take-Down/Clean-up Crew on Sunday and ensure all take down-related tasks are accomplished.

HOURS: Sunday    5:00pm until work is complete

JOB:   Take-Down/Clean-up Crew 

Under the direction of the Take-Down/Clean-up Manager, volunteers will be responsible for retrieval and storage of items distributed on Thursday by Set-up Crew.  This should occur Sunday evening as soon as is feasible after the show closes.

HOURS: Sunday    5:00pm until work is complete

  

JOB:   Sponsor Liaison

Volunteer is responsible for visiting each sponsor booth at least twice a day to see if they need anything, deliver sponsor items and remind sponsors to visit the VIP Suite.  Volunteer must be friendly and willing to approach sponsors.

HOURS: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at leisure during show hours.

   

JOB:   VIP Hospitality Suite Manager

Manager is responsible for daily maintenance of VIP Tent.  Morning shift must set out supplies, each shift must ensure adequate supplies of refreshments and afternoon shift must clean up and store supplies; Manager must monitor who enters tent, ask VIP’s to sign-in and distribute VIP bracelets.

HOURS: Friday 10:00am-2:00pm 2:00pm-6:00pm
  Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm 2:00pm-6:00pm
  Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm 2:00pm-5:00pm

   

JOB:   Assist to the Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer will stay with the Volunteer Coordinator at all time to help him/her fulfill his/her job duties.  This job requires flexibility and is an all day position.

HOURS: Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
  Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
  Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm

   

JOB:   Volunteer Tent Manager

Manager is responsible for signing in volunteers, distributing t-shirts and name tags; providing instructions regarding volunteer job; for finding substitute volunteers to replace no-shows and cancellations; addressing any problems or questions they may have during their shift; staying in contact with Volunteer Coordinator via radio.

HOURS:   Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
  Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm
  Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm

   

JOB:   Wine and Cheese Reception Coordinator

Volunteer will assist Kosair Charities’ event coordinators as needed with setup (tables, etc.) and clean up of Saturday evening wine and cheese reception for artists. Volunteer may opt to recruit volunteers to assist with set-up/clean-up, and to serve wine and cheese during reception rather than having Art Show Volunteer Coordinator recruit.

HOURS:   At leisure prior to show
  Saturday 5:30pm-end of reception and completion of cleanup

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