# Workstation Director

The workstation director is responsible for facilitating work tasks such as folding and numberig packets, preparing clipboards, etc. You’ll be responsible for setting up workstations, providing instructions, and distributing and overseeing tasks.

## Workstation Director Checklist

* [ ] **Confirm the work task for the event** with the organizer and make sure you’re familiar with the process for completing the task
* [ ] **Coordinate on the necessary supplies** with the organizer and ensure all materials needed will be brought to the event. Here is a [checklist](https://handbook.proanimal.org/other/archived-pages/social-and-community-events-guide/event-supplies-checklist) of items needed for various work tasks
* [ ] **Break up work tasks into small steps** and plan to assign people to each step for efficiency (e.g. a group to staple petition packets, a group to number them, etc.).
* [ ] **Set up workstations as needed**
  * [ ] Set up all necessary materials on tables/surfaces
  * [ ] Make sure there are chairs at the workstation (if available)
* [ ] **Break up work tasks into small steps** and assign people to each step for efficiency (e.g. a group to staple petition packets, a group to number them, etc.)
* [ ] **Patiently provide clear instructions** on how to complete each task
  * [ ] Make sure to welcome any questions so we can avoid mistakes
  * [ ] Demonstrate the task if appropriate
* [ ] **Do occasional quality assurance checks**
  * [ ] Visit each station to make sure each task is being completed correctly and well
  * [ ] Gently correct any mistakes, and confirm the rest of that station’s group knows to avoid further confusion
  * [ ] Jump in to help as needed!
* [ ] **Do your best to balance socializing & working:**
  * [ ] Set up workstations and let people offer to help so this is voluntary. You would be surprised by how many people are looking to help, or looking to keep busy during the freeform section of the event!
  * [ ] Keep the tasks relatively basic and repetitive. This will allow for people to chat and socialize while completing the work
  * [ ] Try to rotate out people where possible so the same group isn’t working for most of the event (unless they want to!)