PAX West 2024 New Enforcer Application

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Email Address Required

What is your preferred name?
(Use legal names for the previous answers, this is what you prefer to be called: a nickname, your middle name, a handle, etc.)

If you are selected as an Enforcer, what would you like your handle to be? Required
Handles are how fellow Enforcers and PAX Staff will refer to you on-site and how you'll be identified on our forums/servers, so please choose something that is G-rated (you will be asked to change if it can be perceived as offensive or inappropriate).

This form is for NEW APPLICANTS who wish to be considered as Enforcers for PAX West 2024, taking place August 30 - Sept 2, 2024 in Seattle, WA. Before you apply you should note: Enforcers must have frequent internet access and commit to following and regularly checking our private forums and private Discord server, as these are our primary methods of communication with the Enforcer community.

All PAX West 2024 attendees (including Enforcers, exhibitors, staff, etc.) are strongly suggested to wear a face mask at all times while at the show. You will not be required to wear a mask, nor will you be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Enforcers must commit to working 1 shift (5-6 hours) each day over the 4 days of the entire show (approx. 20-24 hours total). The shifts will be scheduled in advance, and each shift will be working within the same department, at the same approximate time each day. Enforcers are paid $19.97/hour for every hour they work at the show, receive a free pass to PAX West 2024, and are not required to have purchased a PAX badge.

If you have questions regarding this application or if you have Enforced at a previous PAX and wish to Enforce again, please contact Enforcer Management at [email protected].

Will you be at least 18 years old by August 30, 2024? Required
Applicants must be 18 by their first day of work to join our staff.

Are you eligible to work for any employer in the United States AND collect a W-2 from PAX? Required
Enforcers are paid staff members. W-2s are the Wage and Tax Statement forms for reporting income to the IRS.

What pronouns do you use? Required

Please provide your current mailing address, including city, state, and zip code: Required

Please provide your phone number: Required
We'll only use this to contact you in case of emergencies, so a cell phone is preferable.

What prior convention experience have you had, if any? Required
We'd love to know if you've worked at any conventions as a volunteer, staff, or exhibitor, or if you've attended any conventions before!

Do you have any references from Penny Arcade, Inc., PAX, or Reed Exhibitions?
This includes references from current Enforcers. References may be required for some positions.

Being an Enforcer means having to follow all the rules of PAX while assisting others, in what can be a loud, busy environment. Are you comfortable working as part of a team, following guidance, and receiving feedback in those kinds of conditions? Required

Please list any life experiences or specialized training you have had that may be applicable: Required
This could include customer service, being a first responder, HR, security training, teaching, being a parent, stage/theater tech, IT work, running large tabletop events, running tournaments, etc.

Please list any specific skills or qualities you have that you think may be applicable: Required
Are you a spreadsheet savant, a community organizer, do you have a friendly and outgoing personality, are you a good mediator, etc.?

Are you available for any set up days before PAX? - Select all that apply
These are not required, but it's helpful for us to know in advance how many people might be available to help on these days. All hours worked during setup and teardown are paid, in addition to your regular shifts.

Wednesday before PAX

Thursday before PAX

What kind of games do you enjoy playing? Required
There are no wrong answers here!

Why do you want to be an Enforcer? Required
**This is the most important question on this application, so please give it some thought.**

One last time: please confirm that you WILL be available to work one shift every day of PAX from Aug 30-Sept 2, inclusive, in Seattle, WA: Required
All PAX attendees (including Enforcers) are strongly suggested to wear a face mask at all times while at the show.

We want to get to know you, is there anything else you can share that will help us see how awesome you are? Do you have a blog, are you a Twitch streamer, do you run a game review YouTube channel? Share as much as you'd like!

Social Links

What is your t-shirt size? Required
Enforcer shirts are long sleeved and come in 2 styles. The femme/fitted style tends to be a closer fit (1-2 sizes smaller) and slightly shorter than the unisex style.

By participating in PAX West 2024 (the “Event”), you acknowledge and agree that your participation is governed by the Terms of Service for Participation for the Event. Please confirm that you have read and agree to be bound by the Terms of Service. Required
The full terms of service are available here: https://west.paxsite.com/content/dam/sitebuilder/rna/pax/pax-west/2024/docs/PAX-West-2024-Attendee-Terms.pdf.coredownload.132904972.pdf

The PAX Enforcers are an equal opportunity organization. We will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender expression or identity, origin, age, size, religion, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.