Grand Prix New York 2016 (Admin)

On behalf of ChannelFireball, I want to thank you for your interest in working at Grand Prix: New York 2016! The dates for this event are May 5th, 2016 through May 8th 2016. Please be sure to read the entire application carefully before applying. The application window will close on Monday, March 14th, 2016.

Expectations:
This application covers administrative roles, including prize wall, information desk, registration, VIP and ‘special operations.’ If you are only interested in JUDGING the main event or side events, please apply to the Judge Application posted concurrently with this post.  You can find that event here:  http://apps.magicjudges.org/events/5071/

Please note that you may apply to both applications, though you will only be selected for one. If you are selected for Admin Staff, you may still be asked to do judging work if needed.  If selected for an administrative role, you may be asked to do any of the following:

•Work registration for part or all of a shift - including handling cash or paperwork, or managing a line.

•Assist with special features, such as the Prize Wall or VIP, for part or all of a shift - including awarding prizes, helping artists, or checking in players at the VIP lounge

Everyone selected for admin staff would be expected to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  (NOTE: it is expected you’d work all three days.  Some exceptions may be made, but priority for admin staff selection will be based on your availability for all three days.) Some selected for admin staff will be selected for Thursday set-up.

You may send any questions regarding the above information specifically or your application in general to judge@channelfireball.com. 

If you are selected for staff, please check the forum periodically for important news.

Compensation:
All staff members will receive a Grand Prix: New York JUDGE playmat in addition to the following based on what they are accepted to work:

Registration - $125 + 1 Box

Info Desk - $125 + 1 Box

VIP - $125 + 1 Box

Prize Wall - $150 + 1 Box

Special Ops - $150 + 1 Box

Side Scorekeeper - $200 + 1 Box

When staff selection is made we hope to have all information regarding which roles you have been selected for.

If you work in more than one of the roles above, you will receive the higher rate of compensation for that day.  If you are originally accepted to perform a role and are moved to another, you will receive the higher rate of pay.

This compensation applied to the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

You an opt to receive all or a portion of this compenstion in Channel Fireball Store credit rate of 130%.  For example, instead of receiving $100 cash, you can receive $130 in store credit.

Thursday Set Up:

We will need some judge staff on Thursday to assist with product preparation for the main event, set up of some banners and graphics and other miscellaneous set up.

Compensation for Thursday is not based on certification level.  Anyone selected to help out on Thursday will receive $100 and 2 additional boxes of product.

This shift would start at 10 AM on Thursday and will go until 8 PM or later.

Sunday Strike:

Just as we need some help with set up on Thursday, we need a small crew to assist on Sunday night with striking some equipment.  This shift would start at 3 PM on Sunday and could go until Midnight or later.  If you are selected for this, you would not be on admin staff on Sunday.

Compensation for the Sunday strike crew would be $200 and 1 box of product.

This work is physical in nature, and you would need to be able to lift and move large and heavy items for much of the time on this shift.

Paperwork:

Please note that all staff members are independent contractors and will be required to complete US tax paperwork prior to beginning their shift. 

• Some Staff will be required to fill out an I-9 form and be able to present the appropriate documentation in person before they begin working.  You can find the form and the list of documents here.

•US citizens and US residents must complete a W-9. 

•Non-US citizen international residents that are eligible to work in the US must complete a W-8BEN.

The I-9 form is only required once; however the remaining paperwork is required for each ChannelFireball Grand Prix, even if you have previously completed these forms for ChannelFireball.

Channel Fireball uses a third party Human Resources service called Zenefits.  Once you are selected for the Grand Prix, you will receive an email from Zenefits saying that "Superstars of Sports, Inc" (CFB's parent company) would like your information.  You only need to fill out your SSN and mailing address.  Zenefits may request your bank account information, but that is not required for this process.  

Hotel:

We have arranged for discounted room blocks at two great hotels for Grand Prix New York 2016. Both are within walking distance to the venue.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Secaucus Meadowlands

455 Plaza Drive

Secaucus, NJ 07094

2 Room Suites, up to Quad Occupancy at $192 / Night!

Book using link below!

http://goo.gl/OmKJ4r

Courtyard Secaucus Meadowlands

455 Harmon Meadow Boulevard

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Standard 1 King or 2 Queen rooms, starting at $129 / Night!

Book using link below!

http://goo.gl/y5Mtyv