Paid and volunteer jobs
EIFF doesn't happen by magic. We rely on the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of many temporary workers every year. We have 71 paid, 16 placement (or internship) positions and 120 volunteer posts to choose from. Please note, paid positions are listed under their department but volunteer and placement positions are listed under those headings. There is no end date for applications, they will be reviewed regularly.
2012 Festival Recruitment
Online recruitment for paid, placements and volunteers is now live. Please click on the job categories section to the left to see the various roles available.
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, ideally you will have two years’ experience under your belt in work that is relevant to your application.
- Proof of right to work in the UK will be sought at interview.
- Salaries range from £228 - £375 gross per week.
- Every effort has been made to ensure the job description reflects EIFF's current needs for the post. Small details may be updated and candidates will be made aware of any changes as required.
- 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.
- Placements and volunteer roles are unpaid but they can be rewarding in various other ways - see the non-financial rewards described below.
- There will be a day designated to recruiting many of the volunteer roles in April/May (date TBC) in Edinburgh. Once we have your online application to volunteer we will be able to email you with all the details about this day.
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 (subject to availability).
- A learning experience.
- A working environment with lots of colleagues who are into films.
- Getting EIFF onto your CV.
- All staff and 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.