VOLUNTEER

Santa Fe International Film Festival screens the top films each season from all over the globe. Become a part of Santa Fe's premiere film event.

Call for Volunteers

While SFiFF occurs each October, the festival also hosts events year-round promoting the cinematic arts in Santa Fe and greater New Mexico. SFiFF’s volunteers play an integral part in the success of the organization and annual Film Festival. SFiFF takes pride in having a Volunteer Team as diverse and inclusive as our Festival programming.

Join us as a volunteer at parties, screenings, and community outreach events!

IF YOU HAVE... 

• Outstanding people skills

• Rational thinking in critical situations

• Strong organizational skills

• The ability to work in a dynamic environment

• Interest in film

AND YOU...

• Enjoy meeting fascinating people from around the world

• Want to support the arts

• Wish to be a part of Santa Fe's top film event

During the Film Festival, there are a variety of volunteer roles to be filled. Which role is the best fit for you?

Usher: Great for first-time volunteers or those excellent with customer service skills! Ushers are the face of SFiFF and assist in organizing guests, answering questions, scanning festival passes and tickets, and ensuring an orderly and memorable festival experience.

Lead Usher: Ideal for volunteers with previous experience at our Festival or a similar event, Lead Ushers oversee usher teams, delegate tasks, implement Festival protocols, aid and direct guests with more complex issues, accurately time Q&A sessions and report incidents to Festival Staff. Lead Ushers may also be asked to introduce films, if needed.

Party Host: Only for volunteers ages 21+, Party Hosts admit approved guests to Festival parties and sell party tickets, when appropriate. Party Hosts may be asked to check guest IDs, if necessary. This role is performed at the entrance to party venues, and may require you to stand and be outside for an extended period of time. Please consider these factors and dress accordingly. As a Party Host, remember you are in a working-role and not a party guest.

Production Volunteer: As a Production Volunteer for the Festival, a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required for transportation, set-up, and take-down of SFiFF banners and materials. You will work closely with and assist the SFiFF Production Manager to ensure each Festival venue is properly outfitted and supplied.

Box Office Volunteer: Box Office volunteers provide assistance to SFiFF's Box Office Team at Festival headquarters. In this role, you are often the ‘first impression’ to Festival guests. You will greet guests, organize merchandise, distribute filmmaker bags, and assist SFiFF staff to assign Festival credentials, when needed. Traffic at the Box Office varies during the Festival, so this role is fitting for volunteers who are flexible and take good direction.

Driver: Driver is an essential role to the Festival’s success, as you are in charge of transporting our important out-of-town guests (typically to/from the airport/hotel). This is a great role for volunteers who prefer one-on-one interactions and enjoy driving. Drivers must have a valid driver's license and reliable, clean vehicle. You must record mileage during driving shifts and report to SFiFF staff.

Operations Volunteer: These limited shifts are often scheduled at SFiFF offices before the festival begins, and include tasks such as organizing merch, assembling filmmaker bags, labeling Festival credentials, and other simple, but crucial errands.

SFiFF’s Volunteer system is Volunteer Local, and you can SIGN UP HERE.

If you have questions about becoming a volunteer for SFiFF, please visit our FAQ below.

Still have questions? Please email SFiFF Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne Ostyn: SFiFFvolunteer@gmail.com