Volunteer Coordinator

TERM: As early as January 29th-May 17th with additional training dates as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:             

• Reports to the Operations Director
• Recruits and trains volunteers for the 2024 Atlanta Film Festival.
• Works with all departments to ensure volunteer support coverage
• Oversees daily volunteer roles and responsibilities during the festival
• Work with appropriate staff to ensure volunteers are given proper training to be safe and successful in their roles.
• Creates schedules for General Volunteers and Specialized Volunteers as needed.
• Collaborate with ATLFS staff in making content for volunteer orientation videos.
• Creates Volunteer Orientation presentations for in-person orientations that include rules, roles, expectations, and safety training.
• Ensure volunteers work in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Facilitate volunteer exit or dismissal process
• Prepare questions and contact lists for the post-festival volunteer survey 
• Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to show appreciation for the contributions of volunteers to the organization, including post-festival volunteer appreciation events.
• Solve critical issues in a timely and professional manner
• Write a comprehensive post-festival report covering your areas of responsibility

COMPENSATION:

$5000-$6000, depending on experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training, if needed, will be provided, but the successful candidate must be a creative self-starter who is capable of independently managing detail-oriented tasks on a deadline and efficiently working with other members of the ATLFF team. 

TIMEFRAME & HOURS:

This temporary, seasonal contractor position pays a flat rate and does not include benefits. The Venue Manager(s) is expected to work various, flexible hours on some evenings and weekends during the 48th ATLFF, April 25- May 5, with additional training prior to the festival.

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Balance all channels of customer service
• Fully utilize support systems
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask
• Exhibit the ability to maintain productivity while working with minimal supervision