Must be in California (would be easiest for someone in SF)
Shower Repair and Prep — Last year we had issues with water pooling instead of going down the drain. Switching the linoleum floor out with slat-wood for multiple drainage points will fix this. You will need power tools and it would be easiest if you have access to a truck. Additionally, we want to check the rest of the components and make any small repairs or replacements as necessary. Advice is available for this project.
Bureau Signs — Refreshing and light replacement. The LED strip tape and power supply needs to be replaced in our large metal sign and the marquee sign needs one letter to be restrung with globe lights.
Misinformation Booth — Refresh our Misinformation Booth and make sure she is sparkling for her Esplanade placement. Could be combined into a department with the two other Misinformation Booth jobs.
Technical Knowledge Required
Power/Generators — Plan system and layout. I can provide you the info on our power needs. We have some generators but I’m not sure that they are enough anymore and we should avoid running hundreds of feet of cables from them. This person could also coordinate with one of our neighboring camps on renting a generator to share.
Sound System — We are down to two speakers after two speakers and our mixer bit the dust last year. This job entails planning our speaker layout, sourcing a new mixer, and sourcing additional speakers. We are not a sound camp. Our system should stay within our needs.
Brewmaster — If anyone happens to have enough experience managing kegs to create a plan that addresses the changes in altitude and temperature during transport; on-playa cooling and CO2 needs; and how to effectively manage the system during the week, we can have a keg beer system instead of cans. This would be awesome, but we are totally fine without it.
Construction Required
Furniture — Build (or source) additional playatech or other furniture. Can be multiple people from different areas.
Facade — We can’t be on Esplanade with a front that is just steel poles. I have a relatively easy idea and plans that can be constructed, or you can reimagine to fit your vision and skillsets. This can be something that either attaches to the front of the poles, or is free standing in front of the entrances.
Fence – Design a fence or similar barrier to adequately separate public/private spaces.
Light Construction Required
These projects could potentially fit into bins that are being shipped, could have the larger parts picked up by CA members and brought to playa for you, or you could get the components at a store when you get to the West Coast.
Lighting — Work with décor to make sure we shine bright.
Signage — Work with décor to create small signs for public areas and possibly one additional big one for our frontage.
Jokes, Tricks, Pranks — Plan and source materials for things such as fishing for ravers, protest signs, sobriety checkpoint, etc. Basically, making sure we have the materials for people to have fun in front of the bleachers. This would make a great department.
Burn Barrels — Plan and maintain burn barrels, preferably with cut out designs but not necessary. Includes planning firewood needs and ash removal.
Primping Palace — Design and coordinate the creation of an area for campers to get cute in camping area. A simple area with mirrors, basic beauty tool needs, etc. This should be fun.
Bike Parking — Create plan for dealing with large numbers of bikes in public areas. We probably already have enough bike racks, but if not build or source additional.
Do it Anywhere
Safety — Build a team. Develop and coordinate safety plan for basic first aid, fire safety and fuel storage. Maintain fire lane. Sign up volunteers for safety shifts.
Décor — Head department to elevate our camp’s appearance to meet Esplanade standards. Lots of different opportunities here and many projects already underway that would benefit from having a dedicated coordinator.
Bar — Most of the plans and decisions have already been made here, but the project could use a dedicated manager. Includes implementing an effective ID system, creating simple guide for volunteer bartenders with a set-up and cleaning checklist, and coordinating with décor to make sure the bar looks great.
Events — Multiple jobs here! 24/7 interactivity means having a plan for what’s going on round the clock. Need one person to coordinate camp schedule to minimize downtime. Need others to plan events big and small. (Just a reminder that we are not a sound camp and events should be based on things other than having a DJ. Events with a music theme — such as an 80s prom — are great.)
Misinformation Booth — This is probably two jobs. Collect updated Misinformation relating to current events/this year’s burn to add to the book (from your own mind and from the entire Bureau family), print/bind updated copies of our Misinformation Bible, work with Sheriff to develop a sheet of tips/tricks and guidelines (don’t be a bully, etc.), and recruit volunteers for shifts.
Camping Area Layout — Use footprint information from individual applications to loosely plan camping area.
Bureau Headquarters – Remote Office Assistant — This should be a veteran burner and someone who likes to write emails. Assist Sheriff by responding to questions from Bureaucrats involving Burning Man 101 and initial contact emails asking for general information. Assist Sheriff with coordinating member welcome kit and sourcing materials. Occasionally assist with checking in on the status of projects and plans.
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