Committee Descriptions

Accessibility Services

Volunteers and staff are either Deaf or are fluent and certified in American Sign Language.  Provide interpreting services for Deaf People.  Address accessibility issues for people who use mobility devices, people who are blind and people who have other disabilities.  Accessible seating and parking are provided and staffed.

Back Stage Security

Responsible for providing security for the backstage areas of entertainment venues in the Venue.  Handle any issues that may arise as well as securing artist preparation areas.

Creative/Graphics

Responsible for advertising campaigns.  Designs signage for the Venue.  Provide graphics input and support for the Atlanta Pride Committee.

Entertainment

Maintains and adheres to the schedule for the weekend, insuring that events occur as designated.  Coordinates transportation and merchandise sales for artists.

Festival Services

Provides information to festival-goers, ranging from maps of the Venue to history of the Atlanta Pride Committee and Festival.  Coordinates sales of official Atlanta Pride merchandise.

Gate Security

Secures entrances to the Venue.  Ensures that only authorized vehicles enter the Venue.  Responsible for roving the Venue to keep an eye out for any issues that may arise.  Works directly with the Atlanta Police Department to ensure a safe environment for festival goers and volunteers.

Hospitality

Responsible for providing food for 400+ volunteers.  Maintains VIP Center, stocking with food and beverages, as well as staffing for whatever needs arise.

Logistics

Responsible for setup and breakdown of all areas of the Festival, from tents to tables to electricity.  Coordinates deliveries and placement of everything in the Venue.  Works directly with Atlanta Pride Committee staff to handle city permits.  Works in conjunction with Operations Committee.

Operations

Manages inventory of permanent and rental items.  Maintain Operations Center.  Handles triage of logistical needs, security, personnel, market, first aid and other requests.  Manages deliveries during the Festival and monitors the Venue.  Works in conjunction with Logistics Committee.

Outreach

Coordinates participants and logistics of Dyke March.  Works in conjunction with YouthPride to put on the Pride Prom for youth ages 18-24.  Coordinates Literary Event.

Parade

Responsible for coordination of and communication with parade entrants.  Handles logistics of parade assembly.  Responsible for locating judges and coordinating gifts for winners of parade competitions.  Works in conjunction with In-Venue Donations to collect donations during the parade.

Technology

Responsible for development and operation of the Atlanta Pride website and third party social-website memberships; designs, maintains and supports Atlanta Pride technology, such as email, online collaboration, and data security. Works closely with the Operations and Creative/Graphics committees.

VIP Party

Coordinates Saturday night’s VIP Party.  Handles all details of party, including but not limited to ticketing, speakers and entertainment.

Volunteers

Responsible for recruitment and retention of volunteers.  Coordinates scheduling of volunteers for event.  Handles all volunteer requests during the Festival, placing volunteers in areas where they are needed most.  Works in conjunction with all other Committee Co-Chairs.