Volunteer

Interested in joining the 28th Cambridge Film Festival team? You can now apply for one of six internship opportunities:

• Press and Public Relations
• Marketing
• Web and Communications
• Design
• Hospitality and Events
• Finance and Administration

More general volunteer opportunities will also be available closer to the Festival so please visit this page regularly for updated information.

General requirements

The internships are primarily designed for those who are currently pursuing or have recently completed a university degree in a related subject (such as Arts Management, Film and Media Studies, Communication, Journalism, English Literature, Modern Languages).

For any of these intern roles, candidates must have excellent communication and organisational skills. You must be patient, focused and able to concentrate in a busy environment. You also need to be adaptable, friendly, and a team player who is able to follow instructions and stick to procedures. You must be happy to deal with repetitive requests and duties. IT literacy (Macs or PCs) is also essential. Last but not least, you must be able to thrive under pressure and work to strict deadlines!

Why apply?

You will get a view ‘behind the scenes’ in a dynamic charitable arts organisation and first-hand experience of large-scale event management. You will observe something of the film-making world, and should pick up experience relating to the culture and business of the film industry. You may well have the chance to meet film industry professionals and film-makers. You will also enjoy a fun and friendly working experience and have the opportunity to attend some Festival screenings and events. Finally, you will gain invaluable experience for your CV.

See below for a brief description of the main responsibilities and additional requirements for each position as well as details on how to apply.

Main responsibilities

Press and Public Relations Intern

Main responsibilities:
To assist the Press and Public Relations Officer with the following tasks:
• Research, draft and distribute press releases on the Festival programme and special events
• Coordinate coverage of the Festival in local, regional, national and international media (print and online), responding to enquiries and requests by telephone, email and other sources
• Arrange interviews with film-makers by liaising with media, publicists and others as required

Additional requirement:
• Ability to write concisely under pressure as well as a confident telephone manner are essential

Marketing Intern

Main responsibilities:
• Assist in all administration and coordination relating to marketing the Festival’s films and events
• Collate all publicity materials, including images and logos, to be used in the Festival brochure and on the website
• Oversee the distribution of marketing materials both inside and outside Festival venues

Additional requirement:
• Experience in image manipulation (e.g. Photoshop) and using InDesign or a similar design package would be an asset

Web and Communications Intern

Main responsibilities:
• Draft and post online content for the Festival website, including daily updates to the programme schedule and events
• Collate, edit and upload relevant images to the website
• Ensure information circulates throughout the Festival team by updating and distributing schedules and notices

Additional requirement:
• Prior experience in web content management would be an asset, as would a basic understanding of HTML

Design Intern

Main responsibilities:
• Design and print daily posters and flyers for distribution in run-up to and during the Festival
• Liaise with relevant members of the Festival team to source quality images for all promotional materials
• Ensure consistent use of Festival/Trust branding and correct crediting of sponsors, funders and other stakeholders

Additional requirement:
• Experience in image manipulation (e.g. Photoshop) and using InDesign or a similar design package would be highly desirable

Hospitality and Events Intern

Main responsibilities:
• Help make arrangements for the visits by Festival guests and delegates, including booking flights, reserving accommodation and coordinating airport pick-ups
• Set up and run the delegate desk, and compile and distribute delegates’ packs
• Act as a point of contact for Festival guests and delegates

Additional requirement:
• Friendly and confident manner in meeting and communicating with people is essential

Finance and Administration Intern

Main responsibilities:
To assist the General Manager of the Cambridge Film Trust in the following tasks:
• Monitor the cash-flow during the Festival, including recording and processing invoices, and administering petty cash
• Provide administrative support, including filing and photocopying
• Help ensure the effective overall coordination of the Festival programme and events as required

Additional requirement:
• A methodical approach and attention to detail are essential

How to apply

Send a CV and cover letter specifying which internship you would like to apply for and why to:
Paula Beegan
General Manager
Cambridge Film Trust
38-39 St Andrew’s Street
Cambridge
CB2 3AR
paula@cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk

*** Deadline: Friday 30 May ***

Interviews will be held during the month of June and internships may start as early as the beginning of July (subject to agreement).

We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

The Cambridge Film Festival is operated by a charitable Trust and works with an extremely limited budget. We are therefore unfortunately unable to pay interns or reimburse travel expenses.