VOLUNTEERS (All Departments)

Volunteers carry out specific roles across the Festival, working for up to 3 weeks. There are roles suited to all levels of experience, providing opportunities to gain new skills and experience, or to use existing skills to support EIFF and help contribute to the Festival’s success. Working hours differ from team to team – some have clear daytime shifts, others are more programme/events based – providing a range of opportunities to suit different circumstances and interests.

All volunteers have a line manager who is responsible for any relevant training, supervision and support during the role. On-site training is also given to venue and technical teams.

EIFF could not take place without our loyal volunteer force.

The rewards of a Volunteer Post with EIFF include:
- The chance to see EIFF films and attend EIFF events.
- Access to EIFF's Delegate Centre with cafe/bar and videotheque, and a wide range of Industry Events.
- A working environment with lots of colleagues who are passionate about film.
- Including your time with EIFF on your CV.
- 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.

Tickets Coordinator's Assistant

3 weeks covering the Festival period in June. 1 full-time post.

This role involves supporting the Ticketing Coordinator to oversee the ticket allocation for individuals and organisations from sponsors to guests and filmmakers.

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Customer Care Assistants (6 posts)

2 weeks including June Festival period plus training, 6 full-time posts.

Assisting on the busy front line, you will provide a welcoming information service for public and guests during the Festival.

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Delegate Centre Assistants (10 posts)

2 weeks including June festival period plus training. 10 posts.

You are the welcome face of the Festival at our Delegate Centre, greeting industry visitors, press and filmmakers alike.

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Display Assistants (8 posts)

2 weeks including June Festival period plus training. 8 full-time posts.

A physical and creatively active role within a lively and dynamic team who organise the displays for Festival venues and events.

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Press & Industry Screenings Assistants (13 posts)

2 weeks including June Festival period plus training, 13 full-time posts.

Attend at the screenings which are exclusively for our press, industry and filmmaker guest visitors.

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Registration Desk Assistants (13 posts)

2 weeks including June Festival period plus training, 13 full-time posts.

This is a front line team, welcoming and facilitating all EIFF's filmmaker & press guests, our film industry delegates and our accredited press visitors.

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Technical Assistants (6 posts)

Up to 3 weeks including the Festival period in June plus training, 6 full-time posts.

A chance to work behind the scenes with the technical team, you will help provide the audio-visual resources for the Festival.

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Videotheque Assistants (8 posts)

2 weeks including June Festival period plus training, 8 full-time posts.

The EIFF Videotheque is an online viewing facility which allows passholders the opportunity to view films that they may have missed at scheduled cinema screening times.

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Print Traffic Assistants (2 posts)

3 weeks including June Festival period plus training. 2 full-time posts.

This job is about literally getting the films from Festival HQ to the various cinemas.

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Front of House Assistants (8 posts)

2 weeks covering Festival period in June plus training. 8 full-time posts.

Reporting to the Front of House Liaisons in our cinema venues, you'll be part of the team that helps to coordinate screenings and put on our special events.

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Red Carpet & Events Crew (5 posts)

2 weeks including the Festival in June and training. 5 posts, part-time most days.

Sounds glamorous? Now we have your attention. This position gets you to the heart of the action at our biggest gala film screenings.

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Web Team Assistant

Position filled for 2013.

3 weeks covering the Festival period in June. 1 full-time post.

Supporting the Web Team in delivering effective and engaging digital content and dialogue with the EIFF audience, ensuring integration across a wide variety of website and social media channels.

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Photographers (2 posts)

2 weeks including the Festival in June and training. 2 full-time posts.

The Festival Photography Team is responsible for taking official photos for the Festival and all of its activities.

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Picture Desk Assistant

3 weeks covering the Festival period in June. 1 full-time post.

This role supports the Picture Desk Editor in the management of the Festival's photography and coordinating the Photography Team.

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Hospitality Coordinator's Assistant (2 posts)

3 weeks including June Festival period plus training. 2 full-time posts.

A front line opportunity, supporting the Hospitality Coordinator, who ensures that filmmaker guests are having a good time and making the most of festival networking opportunities.

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Industry Events Assistants (8 posts)

2 weeks covering Festival period in June plus training, 8 full-time posts.

The Industry Events Coordinator needs an enthusiastic, capable team to help prepare, organise and host an industry programme of events, seminars and panel discussions.

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Promotion Team (4 posts)

weekends in June. 4 posts.

EIFF are looking for individuals to be part of the official Promotion Team, to help promote EIFF 2013 over four weekends in June in various locations around central Edinburgh.

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Jury Assistants (6 posts)

2 weeks covering Festival period in June plus training, 6 full-time posts.

Working as part of the Guest Services team you will support the Jury Coordinator in all activities related to EIFF jury activity. Knowledge of Edinburgh is welcome.

 

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Guest Services Assistant

Position filled for 2013.

3 weeks covering the Festival period in June. 1 full-time post.

 A dynamic role within Guest Services - the department responsible for organising guest's travel, accommodation and schedules - you will be vital a link between behind-the-scenes office based staff and the front line welcome desk.

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Translation and Interpreting Support

Up to 2 weeks including June Festival period plus training. Mix of part-time and full-time posts.

We’re seeking volunteers to help with a range of translation and interpretating activities to support our renowned international programme and visiting guests from around the world.

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