All are with housing if needed (no flights so prefer people who can drive here) and pay is a range of $500-$1500 based on experience and availability (all of the positions are 4 days and we do zoom meetings over the summer for check-ins).
Festival Runner [SEASONAL/CONTRACTOR]
This is a seasonal, contract position where you will provide festival operations assistance for the festival and run errands.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications
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Availability to work the entire week of the festival
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Ability to exhibit consistent follow-through and can work under time constraints
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Comfort with speaking to other people and working with a group
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Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, problem solve, and multitask
Desired
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Ability to work effectively alone and with a team
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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Be organized and detail oriented
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Have strong problem solving skills
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Have the ability to adapt quickly
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Demonstrated ability to remain calm during stressful situations
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Possesses an outgoing and friendly personality
Timeframe and Hours
This is a contract position for the week of the Tallgrass Film Festival, October 5-8, 2023, position will be full time during this week.
Festival Late Night Hospitality Assistant [SEASONAL/CONTRACTOR]
This is a seasonal, contract position where you will maintain and host the festival's late night lounge for filmmakers and VIP guests and assist with filmmaker's needs.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
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Host the late night lounge for filmmakers
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Make sure the lounge is stocked with snacks and drinks
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Help filmmakers and VIP guests arrange transportation with our transportation team if needed
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Close down the late night lounge each night, making sure VIP guests are safe and space is clean and locked
Qualifications
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Availability to work the entire week of the festival during the evenings/late nights, 9pm to 5am
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Ability to exhibit consistent follow-through and can work under time constraints
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Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, problem solve, and multitask
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Basic first aid skills
Desired
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Ability to work effectively alone and with a team
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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Be organized and detail oriented
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Have strong problem solving skills
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Have the ability to adapt quickly
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Demonstrated ability to remain calm during stressful situations
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Possesses an outgoing and friendly personality
Timeframe and Hours
This is a contract position for the week of the Tallgrass Film Festival, October 5-8, 2023, position will be full time in the evenings and late night during this week.
Festival Assistant [SEASONAL/CONTRACTOR]
This is a seasonal, contract position where you will provide administrative assistance for the festival.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
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Work with Executive Director on daily tasks
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Answer questions via email and voicemail from customers
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Help to keep the office clean and usable
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Assist with other departments as needed for administrative tasks (Box office, Operations, Hospitality, Media, Volunteer Lounge etc)
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Comfort with technology and the ability to effectively communicate troubleshooting steps with customers
Qualifications
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Availability to work the entire week of the festival
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Ability to exhibit consistent follow-through and can work under time constraints
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Comfort with technology and the ability to effectively communicate troubleshooting steps with customers
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Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, problem solve, and multitask
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Basic knowledge of Tallgrass Film Festival and the willingness to learn the ins and outs of the festival to provide assistance to patrons
Desired
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Ability to work effectively alone and with a team
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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Be organized and detail oriented
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Have strong problem solving skills
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Have the ability to adapt quickly
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Demonstrated ability to remain calm during stressful situations
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Possesses an outgoing and friendly personality
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Local with own transportation
Timeframe and Hours
This is a contract position for the week of the Tallgrass Film Festival, October 5-8, 2023, position will be full time during this week.
Beverage Coordinator [SEASONAL/CONTRACTOR]
This is a seasonal, contract position where you will assist in procuring and distributing all beverages for the Tallgrass Film Festival.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
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Work with the Executive Director and Operations Director to secure beverage and ice donations and purchases for the festival.
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Coordinate pick-ups with vendors.
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Deliver beverages, cups, and ice to venues during the festival.
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Manage and inventory beverages, cups, and ice and create a spreadsheet/schedule for distribution during the festival.
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Manage and drive the House of Schwan beer truck.
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Work with Events and Logistics Director to determine beverages and cups needed at venues and events.
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Train volunteer bartenders and manage the bars during events.
Qualifications
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Availability to work the entire week of the festival and attend meetings on Tuesday nights from June through the festival.
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Ability to exhibit consistent follow-through and can work under time constraints.
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Comfort working with alcohol and serving alcohol.
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Ability to drive a truck with a trailer attached.
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Ability to lift 25 lbs and carry beverage cases.
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Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize, problem solve, and multitask
Desired
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Ability to work effectively alone and with a team
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Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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Be organized and detail oriented
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Have strong problem solving skills
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Have the ability to adapt quickly
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Demonstrated ability to remain calm during stressful situations
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Possesses an outgoing and friendly personality
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Local with own transportation
Timeframe and Hours
This is a contract position for the week of the Tallgrass Film Festival, October 5-8, 2023, position will be full time during this week, and requires staff meetings every other week from June through August and weekly meetings in September.
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Melanie Addington
Executive Director
Tallgrass Film Association
http://www.tallgrassfilm.org------------------------------