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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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Saturday
|
9:30am-2:00pm |
2:00pm-6:00pm |
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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 |
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Friday
|
9:00am-6:30pm |
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Saturday
|
9:00am-6:30pm |
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Sunday
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9:00am-until artists in section are gone
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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
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9:00am – Noon |
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Noon – 3:00pm |
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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.
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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 |
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Saturday |
10:00am-2:00pm |
2:00pm-6:00pm |
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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 |
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Saturday |
10:00am-6:00pm |
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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:
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Friday |
8:00am-6:00pm |
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Saturday
|
8:00am-6:00pm |
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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:
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At leisure prior to show |
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Saturday
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5:30pm-end of reception and completion of cleanup |
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