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Volunteer area
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When we need you
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What you do
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What it requires
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| ARMORY CREW |
- Two 8-hour shifts
- Includes viewing films, if not needed for assistance
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- Set up & Strike
- Usher
- Sidewalker
- Concessions
- (Everyone does everything)
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- Friendly manner
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Long periods of standing
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| ASHLAND ST CINEMA CREW |
- Hours vary depending on position assigned.
- Sidewalker or Usher (~12 hours)
- House Manager (~25 hours)
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- See individual descriptions for more information
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- Friendly manner
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Long periods of standing
- Some periods of inactivity
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| AWARD TALLY |
- 12 hours total
- Four 3-hour shifts
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- Tally Audience Award ballots
- Collect ballot bags from Varsity and Armory
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- Concentration
- Attention to detail
- Some periods of inactivity
- Ability to keep a secret
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| BOX OFFICE |
- 40+ hours total
- Three 4-hour shifts pre-festival & one 5-hour shift each day of festival
- Includes additional benefits
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- Sell tickets, memberships, etc.
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- Box office experience or strong computer skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Weekday availability
- Familiarity with AIFF preferred
- Pre-festival Training
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| HOSPITALITY |
- 12 hours total
- Three 4-hour shifts during festival
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- Check-in and act as Host for filmmakers/guests at Hospitality Suite
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- Strong customer service skills
- Light cleaning, bussing
- Knowledgeable about AIFF and Ashland
- Age 21+
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| HOUSE MANAGER |
- 25-28 hours total
- Three 8+ hour shifts
- Includes viewing films on shift
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- Manage procedures, patrons, and cleaning in assigned theater
- Monitor films as they play
- Introduce film and moderate Q&As
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- Friendly manner, strong customer service skills
- Comfort with public speaking
- Leadership skills a must
- Weekday availability
- Pre-festival Training
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| MEAL DELIVERY |
- 10 hours total
- One shift each day of the festival: morning, lunchtime, or evening
- Perfect for teams of two, or we can pair you!
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- Pick up and deliver coffee or food
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- User of your own car
- Ability to do some lifting
- Age 18+
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| OFFICE SUPPORT |
- 12 hours total
- February through May
- Four 3-hour shifts (flexible scheduling)
- Opportunity for more hours/benefits
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- Assist with general office projects
- Run occasional errands
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- Computer skills helpful
- Willingness to help with a wide range of tasks
- Use of your own car helpful, but not required
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| ON-CALL SUB |
- 12 hours total
- On-call one full day of festival (8:30a-8:30p or 11a-11p)
- Includes viewing films during shift, when available
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- Sub for any volunteer area that doesn't require additional training
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- Ability to get to any venue ASAP if called
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Reliable, vibrating cell phone
- Willingness to fill in anywhere
- Pre-festival training
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| PARTY CREW |
- 1 or 2 parties; 7-9 hours each
- Shift lengths vary
- Parties include:
- Opening Night Bash (4/16)
- Awards Celebration (4/19)
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- Set up and strike
- Sell and serve food/drinks
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- Age: 21+
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Long periods of standing
- Customer service skills
- OLCC license helpful, but not required
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| PHOTOGRAPHY |
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- Assigned to specific shot list
- Take photos used in catalog, on website, social networking sites and more (all credited)
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- Advanced skills (must provide link to portfolio)
- Must have own digital camera
- Social networking knowledge
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| PRODUCTION CREW |
- 12 hours total
- Pre-fest, during fest, and post- fest shifts available
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- Behind-the-scenes support
- Set up and strike venues, transport equipment and supplies
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- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Some periods of standing
- Use of your own car helpful, not required
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| RUSH TICKET SELLER |
- 10 hours total
- Five 2 hour shifts
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- Sell Rush tickets outside Varsity Theatre
- Collect/track cash sales
- No computer use required
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- Friendly, efficient manner
- Ability to do basic math quickly
- Standing outside in all weather
- Pre-festival Training
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| SIDEWALKER |
- 9 hours total
- Six 1.5 hour shifts
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- Keep order in lines
- Direct patrons outside Varsity Theatre or Ashland Street Cinema
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- Friendly presence, assertive manner, strong customer service skills
- Willing to use “outside voice”
- Standing outside in all weather
- Knowledge of festival helpful
- Required 1 hour on-site training
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| TRANSPORTATION |
- 12 hours total
- Shift lengths vary
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- Transport filmmakers/guests in AIFF minivan between Medford airport and Ashland
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- Use of your own smart phone
- Occasional use of your own car
- Customer service skills
- Oregon drivers license and proof of insurance
- Age 25+
- Some periods of inactivity
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| USHER |
- 12 hours total
- Three 4-hour shifts
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- Usher at Varsity Theatre
- Greet and assist patrons
- Hand out and collect ballots
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- Friendly manner
- Strong customer service skills
- Long periods of standing
- Some periods of inactivity
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