Join AMKE Staff!

Did you know that AMKE's staff is made up completely of dedicated volunteers? From con chair to badge checker and everything in between, we are a 100% volunteer organization. Whether you have skills in a field or just want to see what goes on under the hood, we're always looking for new people to join the team!

Already know you want to join? Apply to our General Staff now!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Chief of Staff.

If you applied and have not heard back from Anime Milwaukee within 2-3 weeks, please send us a message on Facebook and we will check the status of your application.

Staff Requirements

 

  • Must be at least 18 years old by March 7, 2025

  • Must be available Friday-Sunday including set up and tear down, with opportunities for work on Wednesday and Thursday based on the department you are accepted to join.

  • Must be able to attend meetings that are deemed mandatory for all staff.

  • Must read and respond to emails

  • Must adhere to Anime Milwaukee Staff Code of Conduct at all times

Perks

 

AMKE provides hotel crash space, weekend membership, meals and swag for our staff who sign on to help us make the show great! We also provide customer service and department-specific training, and team gatherings & meetings throughout the year.

Our Divisions

Communications

Press, Social Media, Customer Service, Marketing, Web and print media.

  • Branding

  • Merchandising

  • Press

  • Photography

  • Social Media

  • Website

Guest Relations

The folks who take care of our Guests of Honor.

  • Guest Handlers

  • Autographs

  • Guest Lounge

  • Guest Logistics

Operations

The teams responsible for logistical operations at Anime Milwaukee. Handling supplies, as well as making sure that internal communications are up and running.

  • Convention Logistics

  • Load In & Load Out

  • Safety

Exhibits

Everything in our Exhibit Halls. Pretty much all the third floor of our convention center!

  • Exhibit Hall

  • Gaming

Industry & Sponsoring

Working with our industry partners, sponsors, and roadshow outreach.

  • Industry

  • Sponsorship

Programming

Departments that support attendee events going on during the weekend.

  • Children’s Programming

  • Main Programming

  • Cosplay Events

  • Panel Programming

  • Rave

Facilities

Manages the venues’ relations and logistics.

  • Convention Center Liaison

  • Hotel Liaison

Member Services

Departments that do accessibility, customer service, registration, and similar projects

  • Attendee Services

  • Registration

  • VIP Services

Other

Supports other departments

  • Finance

  • Staffing

Management Positions

Management applications for AMKE 2025 are now closed.
Please consider applying for a General Staff position if you would like to participate in AMKE 2025. Many of our Management started in a General Staff role!