Volunteering for Display Designer at PBS Wisconsin Online Auction

November 01 - June 18, 2022 | Extension Building at UW-Madison

Volunteers make our Online Auction happen! Each spring, PBS Wisconsin hosts its annual auction fundraiser. More than 800 businesses donate thousands of items that are sold online to raise funding that supports PBS Wisconsin’s programming and activities.

About Display Designer

Set up and arrange Auction merchandise for attractive on-camera display. Create identification cards to clearly distinguish each item for potential bidders.

Display Designer Job Duties

Determine the placement of each Auction item on the 3 tier movable display cart based on item’s size and shape. Use a blue sheet to write down the location of each item on the cart.
Remove merchandise from their packaging. Save and store packaging on open shelf area.
Create item number cards that correspond with the correct bid board and Auction item. (Ex: A1355). Set card holder next to matching item number and position for best on-camera display.
Follow written display tips provided including HD format instructions.
Use props provided to help display items to their best advantage and/or model items to help sell on camera.
Arrange auctioneer script copy and large blue bid board item numbers so they match the display sequence on the cart.
Visually inspect display to make sure everything is correct before cart is released to Merchandise Movers.

Display Designer Job Skills and Requirements

Visual ability to attractively arrange items on carts for camera. Creativity is helpful to display Auction items to their best advantage.
Ability to unwrap and move physical donor items.
Physically able to stand, walk, stoop, squat and/or bend for the duration of your shift.
Able to routinely and safely lift, carry and move merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work carefully and accurately in fast paced environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to read and communicate in English at a 6th grade level.
Comfortable working in a team oriented atmosphere.
Ability to discern when to ask your captain for assistance.
Volunteers 16 year or older may participate.