NYFurs: Staff Applications OPEN
🎉 NYFurs Staff Applications STILL OPEN! 🎉
Hey NYFurs! We’re still on the lookout for passionate and dedicated individuals to join the NYFurs Staff team!
💼 Why Join the NYFurs Team?
- ✅ Help shape the future of NYFurs as a nonprofit by planning and organizing exciting events.
- ✅ Gain valuable experience in event coordination, marketing, security, and community management.
- ✅ Work alongside an incredible team of furries who share your passion. Add this to your resume!
- ✅ Meet new friends, expand your network, and contribute to something meaningful.
- ✅ Staff roles may even receive event discounts and perks!
🔥 We’re Looking for:
- 📢 Event Outreach – Promote NYFurs events across platforms like Meetup, Barq, Telegram, and Discord. Spread the word by posting flyers around the state!
- 🎭 Event Team – Help host, manage, and improve NYFurs events. Ensure every gathering is engaging and well-organized!
- 🎨 Graphic Designer – Design promotional materials, posters, and advertisements for NYFurs events. Prior experience with design software preferred.
- 🦺 Security – Ensure the safety of our attendees at in-person events. Help maintain a secure and welcoming environment. (Interview required)
- 📸 Photographer/Videographer – Capture the best moments at NYFurs events! Showcase our vibrant community through photos and videos.
- 🤗 Event Counselor – Be there for attendees who need support, whether it’s a listening ear or assistance with health concerns. Help keep our community welcoming and inclusive.
- 🛠️ Server Moderator (Discord/Telegram) – Keep our online spaces safe, organized, and friendly. Enforce rules, engage with members, and assist with community discussions.
- 🖌️ Art Team – Create artwork for event promotions, community engagement, and special NYFurs projects. Your creativity can help shape the visual identity of NYFurs!
- ✍️ Copywriter – Assist in writing announcements, event descriptions, and promotional materials. Help craft the voice of NYFurs!
💡 Got a skill that isn’t listed here? Select "Other" on the application—we might need you!
📌 Apply Now!
➡️ Fill out the application here
NYFurs continues to grow, and we need YOUR help to make our events bigger and better than ever. If you’re looking to make an impact and meet new people, this is your chance!
🐾 Let’s make 2025 the best year yet—apply today! 🐾
🎉 NYFurs Announces New Events: March 2025 to August 2025
After weeks of planning, we are excited to announce 30+ NEW events on the website!
We could not have done it without the help of our fellow NYFurs Staff members and volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to bring these events to you! Thank you so much!
Featured Events
Furry Bar at the Saloon
Imagine a cozy, private space reserved just for us—yes, that’s right, an entire venue all to ourselves! Bring your best fursuits and your brightest smiles for a night of drinks, food, and fun.
Adventfurland
Join us for a day of thrills at Adventureland in Nassau County! For just $52, experience exhilarating rides and a fantastic furry gathering.
Round 1 with NYFurs
One of our biggest events in Hicksville, Long Island, where we sometimes get over 100 attendees!
NYFurs Staff Application Teams OPEN
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join the NYFurs Staff team and help us make these upcoming events even bigger and better!
Positions Available:
- Event Outreach
- Event Team
- Graphic Designer
- Security
- Photographers/Videographers
- Event Counselor
- Server Moderator (Discord/Telegram)
- Advertisers
- Other (Tell us your skills!)
Donation Page
We now have a donation page on our website! Help us fund future NYFurs events.
Thank you all for your continuous support, and we hope to see you at some of our events! Tell your friends! Let’s make 2025 our best year yet!
gamboiuwu
Sign up to create your own event!
We have made it easy for you to create your own event on the NYFurs website!
Simply fill out this application form here, and we will do the rest!
gamboiuwu
Regarding Nassau County's Anti-Mask Mandate
Hi everyone! with the new anti-mask mandate, I want it to be known that this could become a potential issue in our future meets in Long Island.
In case you didn't know, Nassau County made a "anti-mask" mandate this August. The new ban makes it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons. Violating the new law is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. As such, fursuits are subject to the same restriction, putting both us and the business in scrutiny.
While private spaces (i.e. areas we rent out while bowling, private airbnbs/rooms, and event spaces) are not subject to this rule, Round 1 is considered to be a public space. For the time being, I would like to ask everyone to mask in spaces that would surround you with people. Photoshoots, brief moments, the bowling space, and food court allow fursuiting. If you choose to suit around the arcade games, we would like to ask you to suit away from people to prevent any future conflict. Please understand that Round 1 has always welcomed us. We do not want to hurt the reputation of the business by leaving customers unsatisfied. It does not matter if customers are in the right or wrong, this is their business. We want to stay on good terms with the employees and managers, so please be mindful when they do ask you to stop suiting. They won't ever kick you out because they know you're a good customer, they are just protecting themselves. Please do not hold anything against the employees or managers for just following the rules.
In any case, I would strictly encourage those in ties with local officials to take a stand against this mandate. This rule doesn't just affect furries—it has broader implications for people in various communities. It unfairly targets individuals who wear masks for religious reasons, and can put immunocompromised individuals at risk by discouraging mask use for health purposes. While the exceptions exist, the vagueness of the law leaves room for misinterpretation and selective enforcement, which leads to unnecessary conflicts. We need to make it clear that laws like these create more harm than good by stigmatizing communities and limiting personal freedom. There is already a federal lawsuit taking place against this law, so we may have hope for the future.
We are doing whatever it takes to make sure it doesn't tap into the safety of attendees.
With that said, let’s keep our events welcoming and peaceful, and let’s also do our part in being good customers to Round 1 : )
gamboiuwu
Let Us Know About YOUR Furry Event!
We want as many people to know about furry events around the area as possible. Let us know about your furry event by sending us a short email at staff@nyfurs.org, and we'll list your event on our site for free!
Additionally, you can create your own event on the site by making an account and following this guide below. Just post your event to the "Home" page, and our mods will post your event after review. External websites are allowed.
NYFurs Full Events Guide
How Does NYFurs Make Our Events?
As many of you know, our events are the heartbeat of the NYFurs community. Whether it's a casual meetup, a themed event, or one of our larger gatherings, we work tirelessly to bring you experiences that are fun, engaging, and full of that special NYFurs spirit. But have you ever wondered how these events come to life?
The Planning Process: More Than Just a Date on the Calendar
Every six months, we roll out a new batch of events—one season from August to February, and the next from March to August.
Our dedicated team of 20 staff members, each bringing their unique skills and ideas to the table, starts brainstorming months in advance. We consider everything from the location, theme, and logistics to how each event will contribute to building and strengthening our community. We want every event to be a reflection of what makes NYFurs special, whether it's a chill hangout or a more organized activity.
Turning Ideas into Reality
Once the ideas are on the table, the real work begins. Our team dives into the nitty-gritty details: securing venues, managing budgets, and coordinating with furry volunteers. Each event is carefully curated to ensure it meets our standards and delivers a memorable experience for everyone involved. :3
And it's not just about what happens on the day of the event. We think about the entire journey—how you'll hear about the event, how you'll sign up, and what you'll need to know before you arrive. Our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible so that all you have to focus on is having a great time.
The Role of Feedback
We're always looking for ways to improve, and that's where you come in. Your feedback is invaluable to us. After each event, we take the time to review what went well and where we can make improvements. This helps us fine-tune our future events and ensure we're always meeting the needs and desires of our community.
If you have any feedback you'd like to provide for NYFurs, please let us know at staff@nyfurs.org.
Looking Ahead
As we move into our next season, we're excited to bring you even more amazing events. We've got some fantastic ideas cooking, and we can't wait to share them with you. You are the reason we do what we do, and we look forward to creating more unforgettable furry memories together.
See you at the next event!
The NYFurs Team
NYFurs Sep 2024-Feb 2025 Events LIVE! events.nyfurs.org
Hello, furries!
After months of development, we are happy to say our NYFurs events website is now LIVE! This means the process for event signup and management is much easier than before. It also means more people will start joining our events.
We encourage everyone to create an account on the new website to stay up-to-date with all the exciting events planned from September 2024 through February 2025. By signing up through the website, you'll gain access to exclusive event details, receive reminders, and have a streamlined way to register and manage your attendance.
Remember, as we transition to this new system, the Discord channel will still provide updates, but the website will be the primary hub for all things NYFurs events. Also; the website may not be perfect right now. Please let us know if you have any issues. Upstate NY furs, we're working to get you more events in the coming months. Please stay tuned for further announcements.
Thank you to the rest of the NYFurs team, staff and volunteers, for helping us make this happen. Your passion for this community is what keeps NYFurs thriving, and we’re excited to continue growing together.
Looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! Hope to see you at the next event!
The NYFurs Team
