SOAK*2022 Announcement

It's been over two long years since we last gathered in Tygh Valley and burned together. While there are still many uncertainties ahead for 2022, the SOAK operations team is excited to announce that planning is underway for SOAK*2022! Save the dates on your calendars, May 26th-30th. We're closely monitoring COVID developments and recommendations from state and local authorities. We'll continue providing announcements with upcoming event details and will remain transparent with any changes if new circumstances arise. We're doing everything we can to ensure SOAK*2022 happens - as long as our event can remain safe, healthy and fun for everyone. 

There’s been a lot of planning activity leading up to this point. We are excited to share the following news and updates with the community :

  • Our new website is live! Go check it out at soakpdx.com and find all things SOAK related; including event news, updates, volunteer information, and much more! 

  • Your returning SOAK*2022 producers are GoldDust (Revé Oviedo) and One Eye (Jeannie Rodriguez). New to the SOAK production team is Rye (Ryan Krellwitz). 

  • Lead applications are now open! Interested in getting involved? We’re looking for qualified individuals who want to lead, or co-lead, a SOAK*2022 department. If you are interested in joining the team, please see below for details:

Open Lead Roles:

SOAK is 100% volunteer-led and volunteer-run. Joining the Leads team is a great way to give back to our community, develop new skills, and make a difference at the event you love to attend. Not only will you be contributing to make our event even better, you'll also earn a free ticket to SOAK*2022 plus access to purchase one ticket via a Directed Group Sale.This year we have openings for Leads in the following departments:

Ambassadors (1 opening): Welcomes participants to the event. Staffs the Info Booth, and manages Lost + Found at the Embassy location.

Art Placement (1 opening):  Reviews art submissions, places art installations, art support,  coordinates with the Placement team for mapping SOAK.

Box Office (2 openings): Manages ticket processing & shipping, vehicle badges, canine attendee badges, and will-call.

LNT (1 opening): Staff, train, and educate LNT ethos to team & SOAK participants. Performs post-event cleanup, restoring the event site to its original state (or better).

Parking (1 opening): “Parks & Wrecks” handles parking lot management and controls traffic flow.

Print (1 opening): Onsite support and a ream of print jobs, from the Survival Guide to wristbands to stickers.

Visit soakpdx.com for a list of full job descriptions and a link to application. The deadline to apply is Sunday, January 9th, 2022.  

Thank you everyone for your patience as we navigate through these unprecedented times.

Love and hugs,

Your SOAK*2022 Producers

Photo Cred: Papa Bear

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