ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL
The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator will assist the Volunteer Coordinator and advance the mission and values of the Florida Film Festival produced by Enzian Theater in Maitland, Florida. S/he will assist management with the scheduling and supervision of the volunteer base, which serves everyone involved with the Festival including staff, filmmakers, jurors, panelists, and celebrities.
During the 10 days of the Festival (March 27-April 5) and two weeks prior, the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator will independently manage the primary information desk and volunteer base at Film Festival Headquarters, focusing on set-up, guest services, and volunteer management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION
This is a temporary full-time position (February 2 through April 10). Compensation will be commensurate with experience and record of successful achievement. Enzian Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Send resume by email to kjordan@enzian.org by January 23, 2009.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
www.enzian.org
www.floridafilmfestival.com
FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL
The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator will assist the Volunteer Coordinator and advance the mission and values of the Florida Film Festival produced by Enzian Theater in Maitland, Florida. S/he will assist management with the scheduling and supervision of the volunteer base, which serves everyone involved with the Festival including staff, filmmakers, jurors, panelists, and celebrities.
During the 10 days of the Festival (March 27-April 5) and two weeks prior, the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator will independently manage the primary information desk and volunteer base at Film Festival Headquarters, focusing on set-up, guest services, and volunteer management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and execute two Volunteer Orientation/Sign-Up sessions (both on Saturday)
- Work with area colleges and organizations to recruit volunteers
- Create and maintain the master volunteer schedule
- Handle scheduling, schedule adjustments, and coordination of approx. 200 volunteers
- Maintain constant communication with Volunteer Coordinator
- Maintain volunteer database and track volunteer hours/benefits
- Manage "first impressions" desk at Festival headquarters (open to close, each day): ensuring staff/volunteers on-site have up-to-date information for guests, handling telephone inquiries, assigning tasks to volunteers, managing guest services
- Attend weekly Festival staff meetings
- Work with various Festival departments to determine volunteer needs and supply the appropriate number of volunteers for specific tasks and fill slots as needed
- Research/outreach to community businesses for donations of goods/services
- Plan and coordinate Volunteer & Staff Appreciation party
- Draft thank you letters and distribute earned benefits to volunteers
- Provide post-Festival report to staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Capability and willingness to work long hours and weekends as necessary
- Pro-active and self-motivated work style: Ability to work without constant direction/supervision
- Proficient in MS Word; Filemaker Pro a plus
- Must be extremely organized with ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable speaking in front of a large audience
- Excellent people skills and ability to manage large groups of volunteers
- General knowledge of film/filmmaking industry
- Event planning experience or background a plus
COMPENSATION
This is a temporary full-time position (February 2 through April 10). Compensation will be commensurate with experience and record of successful achievement. Enzian Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Send resume by email to kjordan@enzian.org by January 23, 2009.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
www.enzian.org
www.floridafilmfestival.com
