Our official name is Planet Comicon Kansas City, or PCKC for short. PCKC was founded by Chris Jackson 20 years ago, and is one of the largest pop culture conventions in the country. It is still independently owned and growing each year under Chris’ leadership.
What is the management structure at PCKC?
PCKC has a small executive management team that guide the policies and direction, including the overall operation of the convention each year. PCKC relies on a fantastic crew member management team to execute those directives that drives the show. By becoming a PCKC crew member, you are now a valued part of the Planet Family! Being a Minion is also a privilege, and we hope lots of fun. You will be provided and asked to sign a code of conduct prior to the convention. Executive management does reserve the right to disinvite you from returning if the code is violated.PCKC Crew Member Management Team is divided into 3 tiers: Superheroes, Sidekicks and Minions.
Superheroes
Think of them as the manager for a particular department or area of the show. Each area will have a Superhero managing over it. Each Superhero has multiple Sidekicks who report to them and assist in the management of their area.Sidekicks
Sidekicks assist the Superhero for each area. Think of them as the Assistant Manager for your department. Sidekicks are typically scheduled throughout the day to provide additional management support in each area.Minions
Minions are considered PCC’s most important crew members. If you are not a Superhero or Sidekick, you are a Minion. If you're not sure what you are, you are a Minion. Each area will have a variety of minions attached to it.
How long is my shift?
Minion shifts will be for 6 hours. After that, if you choose to continue to crew member more hours we would love to have you. Most of those will be at one time, but some areas may divide your time to fit their needs.What kinds of roles and areas do Crew Members work in?
You can see the full listing of our various duty and assignment areas listed on our Crew Member Roles page.Will I get assigned to the area I request?
We do our best to match you with the area you request, but it will depend on where we need you the most.I’m new and heard there will be interviews, when will this take place?
As a new crew member, we want to get to know you better. What are your interests and talents, and how we can make the best match within the show. We will contact you within a few weeks of applying to schedule an interview with members of our crew member management team. We hope to complete the next round of interviews before Christmas.Will there be training?
Yes, and all crew members will be expected to attend one training prior to their first shift. We will offer multiple options for orientation leading up to the convention. Tentatively, those are planned for the Saturday and Sunday before show week, March 23rd and 24th. You will be provided with an overview of the show, policies and procedures, standards of conduct and a tour of the complex. You may also receive specialized training depending upon your work assignment. For our out-of -town crew members, we will offer alternative training prior to your shift. If you are unable to attend one of the official trainings, you will need to contact your Superhero for direction.Is food provided?
We provide a meal to anyone working a full 6 hour shift. You will be provided with a food voucher by your supervisor upon the completion of your shift. There is a designated meal area for our crew members with tables and seating to allow you to take a break. Water and snacks are available to all crew members throughout the day.Where do I park?
There is ample parking around the Convention Center. We will provide you with a map of public parking options and any updates relative to parking. Please allow extra time to park your vehicle and walk to the Convention Center so that you are on time for your designated shift. IF you are scheduled mid-day or later, please allow time for traffic, especially on Saturday. The KC Streetcar is free and provides access to parking along the downtown strip as well.I applied but I’m not sure it went through?
You can check the status of your application by logging into/setting up an account at https://register.growtix.com/login Make sure you use the email address you applied with. On the upper right click on your name/My Volunteering. Status of your application is the left hand side:- New Applicant - we have received your application and are performing the background check, once vetted, we will be setting up an interview (new applicants only).
- Accepted - we have vetted your application and are working you into the schedule
- Contacted - we have sent an email asking for clarification and are waiting on your response. We will not schedule you until we hear back.
- Unavailable/Denied - we will not be scheduling you as a crew member.
