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2010 Festival Recruitment

Online recruitment for the paid positions and placements are open now. Please click on the job categories section to the left to see the various roles available. Please note that volunteer applications will commence in December 2009.

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 £220 - £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 Said in 2009:

I would just like to say how lovely all the people were...I know you have no control over your audience but they were all so nice. I had some great chats with complete strangers...
Market Research Assistant

On the busiest days, please send two people to the airport!!......had to greet 18 guests by myself and I think it turned me schizophrenic...and I ended up losing a few
Guest Desk Assistant

Patience, excellent knowledge of Edinburgh, time keeping, pleasant, welcoming manner in all circumstances, concentration (A strong bladder!!)
Skills required of a Guest Driver

Reliability and punctuality, ability to wield a bucket
Skills required of an Audience Awards Assistant

Less stimulation than I expected. However I did meet loads of great people and have made fab friends!
Delegate Centre Assistant (Volunteer)

I can’t stress enough how much easier it is to ‘hit the ground running’ in this role if you are experienced in working in fast paced festival environments on short term contracts
Skills required of the Ticketing Manager

A quiet but clearly audible whispering voice
Skills required of a Videotheque Assistant (Volunteer)

It was more fly by the seat of my pants
Skills required of a Technician

Strong legs, flexibility, self-sufficiency, efficiency
Skills required of an Industry Events Assistant

Chaos management, multi-tasking, keeping your wits about you
Skills required of the Information Coordinator

Initiative, common sense.......good taste in music
Skills required of the Delegate Centre Manager's Assistant