Volunteer Opportunity

Immediate Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Ceres Food Film Festival Team!

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 18, 2024, 6:00 PM EDT
    End Date:
    October 25, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT
    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring

    Description

    Immediate Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Ceres Food Film Festival Team!

    Are you passionate about food, sustainability, justice, film, and community engagement? The Ceres Food Film Festival, based in New York City, is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our fall programming and year-round events!

    We are seeking volunteers to support our fall programming and help with ongoing festival events. This is a great chance to get involved in a dynamic, creative, and food-loving community while developing valuable skills.

    Our events are coming up quickly this October!

    We are looking to fill various Roles!:

    Marketing & Outreach: Help spread the word about the festival! Assist with social media, email campaigns, and community outreach.

    Connecting with Organizations: Reach out to local organizations, schools, and community groups to foster partnerships and collaborations.

    Event Attendance & Support: Be a key part of our events by assisting with guest check-ins, managing booths, and ensuring a smooth festival experience for attendees.

    Flyer Distribution: Share festival details by distributing flyers to local businesses, schools, and community spaces.

    Film Selection Committee: Be part of the exciting process of curating our festival lineup by helping to search for food-themed films and documentaries. Assist in screening film submissions to ensure quality and alignment with the festival's mission.

    What We're Looking For (various and depends on the Role):

    • Passion for sustainability, food justice, food, film, and community engagement.
    • Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
    • Social media savvy or an interest in learning about digital marketing.
    • Interest in films and a willingness to assist in the screening and selection process.
    • Creative skills in design or a willingness to support event production.
    • Enthusiasm for outreach and connecting with people.
    • Ability to attend fall events and assist throughout the year (flexible hours).
    • Location: Our main office is based in New York City, but many roles can be fulfilled remotely. Some tasks may require attending in-person events.

    Join us in celebrating food, film, and the power of storytelling!

    Are you passionate about food, sustainability, justice, film, and community engagement? The Ceres Food Film Festival, based in New York City, is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our fall programming and year-round events!

    We are seeking volunteers to support our fall programming and help with ongoing festival events. This is a great chance to get involved in a dynamic, creative, and food-loving community while developing valuable skills.

    Our events are coming up quickly this October!

    We are looking to fill various Roles!:

    Marketing & Outreach: Help spread the word about the festival! Assist with social media, email campaigns, and community outreach.

    Connecting with Organizations: Reach out to local organizations, schools, and community groups to foster partnerships and collaborations.

    Event Attendance & Support: Be a key part of our events by assisting with guest check-ins, managing booths, and ensuring a smooth festival experience…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY

    New York University

    New York, NY, USA

    Apply to This Volunteer Opportunity

    Instructions:

    We hope you're excited to join the Ceres Food Film Festival team! In your application, we'd love for you to include the following:

    1. A little bit about yourself and what excites you about volunteering with us.
    2. The hours and availability you have for helping with our fall programming and year-round events.
    3. The skills and experience you can bring to the position (e.g., marketing, outreach, event support, design, film screening, etc.).
    4. Any creative ideas or suggestions you have for helping make our festival even more successful.

    We’re eager to hear from you and learn how your unique talents can contribute to making the Ceres Food Film Festival an unforgettable experience!

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