BurlyCon is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to providing education about Burlesque as an art form. Founded in 2008, the organization holds an annual educational and social convention in the Seattle area providing classes, workshops, social events and community development opportunities for Burlesque performers, fans, and aficionados. The organization is run by a 9-member volunteer Board Of Directors comprised of Burlesque entertainers, producers, and fans. The annual convention is produced by an international, 40-person, mostly volunteer Steering Committee.
It is the policy of BurlyCon to provide equal contractor opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status.
BurlyCon not only values diversity, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, sex-industry workers and others who would bring additional dimensions of experience to our community. Those that have similar and transferable skills are invited to apply even if their skills and backgrounds do not specifically match the job requirements. BurlyCon is an educational organization that is committed to the personal growth, educational advancement, and professional success of its constituents.
Staff Positions
All staff positions are interim and run until the end of the year with the possibility of continuing into 2023. Compensation includes a stipend/convention pass/shared hotel accommodation.
- Interim Social Media Influencer
- Interim Director of Online Programming
- Interim Director of Fundraising
- Interim Director of Human Resources
- Interim Director of Development
Department Committee Members
These are year-long positions, part time positions that require attendance to monthly all committee meeting, monthly department meeting and collaboration on any tasks assigned in those meetings. Compensation includes a convention pass & shared hotel accommodation.
- Anti-Racism/Anti Oppression Committee
- BurlyCon University Committee
Volunteer Positions
Volunteer positions are in person convention positions and require at least 40 hours of participation. Compensation is a convention pass.
- Media Archivist /Photographer Liaison
- Graphic Designer (please also send a link to your portfolio if interested)
- Convention Facebook Group Manager
- Program Ad Sales
- In-person conference accessibility liaison
- Convention Vending Liaison
- Convention Merchandise Liaison
- Convention Marketing Liaison
- Sponsorship
- In-Kind
- Panel / Caucus Liaison
Thank you and we look forward to WERKING with you!!