Work it, baby.

2009 Festival Recruitment

Online recruitment for the paid positions and placements is open and volunteer applications will commence in December 2008.

All recruitment will be through our online form. We will NOT accept any applications by post or email.

Very important information:

• Please appreciate that to be a strong candidate for paid work you need to have at least two years experience under your belt in work that is relevant to your application.
• We get a lot of applications and so if yours is unsuccessful please forgive the fact that we can only reply to those with whom we wish to start discussions.
• Non-UK nationals must have, and be able to show proof of, a relevant visa to work in the UK if applying for paid work.
• Salaries range from £215 - £350 a week.

The non-financial rewards available are:

• The chance to see EIFF films and events. Six tickets, subject to availability, are yours for choosing, and all the rest are available to you on a stand-by basis (for when you're not working of course).
• Access to EIFF's Delegate Centre with cafe/bar and a videotheque.
• A learning experience.
• A working environment with lots of colleagues who are into films.
• Getting EIFF onto your CV.
• Festival volunteers are listed by name in the Official EIFF Catalogue in recognition of their dedication and service
• Invitation to the wrap party for all our staff

What The Staff Say:

"The position was very well described. The surprising aspects were the level of responsibility and demanding nature of the role. There were particular days that were physically & mentally challenging. No day was the same and each one involved a little bit of everything & anything, answering the phones, franking mail, sorting mail, badge making, programme up-dates etc"
Information Coordinator’s Assistant 2008

"I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you guys, it was my first year volunteering for the festival and I absolutely loved it!! I’m definitely going to do it next year if I can! It was everything I was hoping it would be, such a great atmosphere and lovely people! I really enjoyed the films I saw (16. It was great broadening my horizons…basically I loved it!"
Customer Care Volunteer 2008

"Good communication skills, being polite & courteous, the ability to open a door, endurance, not being too overwhelmed on spotting a famous person…"
On what it takes to be a Delegate Centre Assistant 2008

"Sometimes it was so busy we sailed a little close to the wind! But then the lull came and we were able to regenerate."
Guest Driver 2008

"It is very full on! Excellent experience has been gained and a taster for the real deal within a Press Office and within an international London style office. However it is extremely hard work!"
Press Assistant 2008

"I worked an entire week of 18 hour days…I’d like to do the same job again, but bigger!"
Technician 2008

"Dawn until Dusk"
On the work schedule of the Ticket Coordinator 2008

"My work schedule was basically reporting on a film on every day of the festival, most of which were evening or night screenings…I found the job very interesting and fun."
Audience Reporter 2008
 

Festival Diary: June