Workstation Director

This person is responsible for directing the work being done at the event, including setting up workstations, providing instructions, and distributing tasks.

Completing work tasks at social events can help fulfill key campaign priorities by breaking up tasks among a large group of people. The workstation director is responsible for facilitating these work tasks, as detailed in the responsibilities listed below:

• Work with the organizer to select a work task prior to the event. Here are some ideas for work event tasks.

• Coordinate with the organizer to ensure all necessary materials are brought to the event based on the agreed-upon work focus. Here is a checklist of the 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)

• Distribute tasks among those looking to help.

• 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

• Perform 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!

• Balance socializing and working following the tips below.

Tips for Balancing Socializing & Working

It is important to ensure you are striking a balance between socializing and working so that people don’t feel put off by what is being asked of them.

• Set up workstations and let people offer to help!

  • Allow work tasks to be completed on a voluntary basis. 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.

• Set up workstations in a way where socializing is easy. This could be around a large table, creating a circle of chairs, or placing the materials in a central location where people can work and not be isolated from the rest of the party.

• Try to rotate out people where possible so the same group isn’t working for most of the event.