Northwest Film Forum seeks an outgoing, responsible and detail-oriented person for our part-time, unpaid Volunteer Coordinator internship.
The volunteer coordinator works with Northwest Film Forum staff to fill volunteer positions (administrative support, box office and concessions, projectionists, internships, film production, special events, work parties and street teams). In this role, the volunteer coordinator provides a crucial connection point between intern and volunteer corps and staff.
Weekly tasks include:
- Receiving, reviewing, processing and responding to volunteer applications and inquiries in a timely manner
- Interviewing prospective volunteers and assigning them an appropriate role within the organization
- Maintaining a master volunteer schedule and database, and registering active volunteers with volunteer memberships
- Maintaining regular contact with present, past and potential volunteer base via email and other social media outlets
- Assist in the planning of an special events requiring extra volunteers, scheduling volunteers for said events and managing them on site
This position is 6-10 hours per week and is unpaid. Some hours can be worked from home but one regular 2-4 hour shift at the Film Forum office during daytime administrative hours (10am-6pm weekdays) is required. Northwest Film Forum requests a minimum commitment to the position of six months. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience managing a non-profit volunteer program.
We are happy to help in obtaining college credit for this position. Job perks include unlimited free movie screenings at the Film Forum and $5 for every hour worked toward workshops and equipment rentals.
Northwest Film Forum's mission is to discover and champion the work of visionary filmmakers, and to engage the general public and artists alike in deeper exploration of the cinematic arts. The Film Forum is Seattle's premiere film arts organization, screening over 200 independently made and classic films annually, offering a year-round schedule of filmmaking classes (including summer camps for young people), and supporting filmmakers at all stages of their careers. You can learn more at http://www.nwfilmforum.org/.
