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Work at the NFA Convention!

The NFA is hiring Registration Assistants to assist with the onsite registration of presenters, performers, exhibitors and attendees at the 54th Annual NFA Convention in Portland, OR. Registration Assistants will work directly with the NFA Membership Manager to ensure a smooth registration process for all those participating in the convention.

Details

Convention Dates: August 6-9, 2026
Required Work Dates: Shifts within the dates of August 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. 
Location: Oregon Convention Center (Portland, OR)

Registration Assistants work 4-hour, 5-hour or 6-hour shifts indicated below. Individuals may work one or more shifts.

 
A busy registration desk at the 2023 NFA Convention
Duties Involve:
  • Checking advance registration details 

  • Printing and issuing convention badges

  • Issuing any pre-purchased tickets

  • Providing materials such as convention books

  • Administering on-site registrations

  • Other registration-related duties as required


Schedule

Registration Assistants work 4-hour, 5-hour or 6-hour shifts indicated below. Individuals may work one or more shifts.

Tuesday, August 4, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 5, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 5, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 5, 4:00pm to 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 6, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 6, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 6, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday, August 7, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Friday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday, August 7, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 8, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m

Saturday, August 8, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 8, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

 
Requirements
  • Customer service experience

  • Willingness to learn and use NFA’s database, MemberSuite

  • Must be registered to attend the convention and a current NFA member

  • Applicants must be age 18 and over


Other Details

Pay is $17 per hour.

Attendance at a paid one-hour training session via Zoom prior to the convention is required.

Registration costs are not covered. 

A W-9 form is required for all U.S.-based individuals.

Hotel accommodation is not provided.

TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter stating why you would like to work as a registration assistant at the Atlanta convention detailing any experience or skills you have, along with your resume, to Mily Montanez at mmontanez@nfaonline.org. The deadline to apply is June 11, 2026.