Town Crier

Town Crier is a deputy to Löwenmähne, responsible for organizing and ensuring the performance of town cries during outdoor Crown events including May Crown, July Coronation, September Crown, and (when An Tir hosts) An Tir/West War. This includes taking requests for cries, establishing a schedule for performing cries, and making emergency cries when authorized.

Time requirement:

• 5-10 hours per event, depending on size of the site and availability of volunteers

This position requires:

• Consistent and reliable internet and computer access, including an internet browser
• Good communication skills, diplomacy, discretion
• Organization, and the ability to stay cool under pressure when confronted with ad hoc requests outside the scope of office
• Ability to recognize the difference between an actual emergency request and a non-emergency request
• Ability to adapt to changing event schedules
• Physical ability to navigate site for cries, or recruit volunteers to provide coverage
• Recommended, but not required: Familiarity with name pronunciation and style/title practices
• Useful, but not required: Ability to train others in vocal technique

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Royalty and event staff regarding public announcements prior to all Crown events
• Make additional public announcements as directed by Black Lion
• Coordinate with Löwenmähne and Black Lion to establish a schedule for public announcements at all Crown events
• Draft text of public announcements
• Recruit and train volunteers to perform public announcement
• Supervise, and support all Town Crier volunteers
• Create training and working materials as appropriate and knowledgable
• Other duties and projects as assigned