Tallgrass Volunteers
Help make our Tallgrass grow
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Tallgrass Film Festival needs volunteers for:
- Ushers
- Runners
- Ballot Counters
- Theater Managers
- Production Assistants
- Projection Room Assistants
- Print Trafficking Assistants
- Special Event Greeters/Bartenders (must be 21+)
- Special Event Production Set-up/Breakdown
- Visiting Filmmaker/Hospitality Drivers
- Ticket sellers and box office help
Volunteer Position Descriptions
Ushers
Two people are needed per theater, per screening. Ushers are the source of information during screenings. They are responsible for collecting tickets, getting people into and out of the theaters before and after screenings, handing out programs, answering questions, (Such as, "Where can we park?" "Where is handicapped seating?" "Can I bring food in?") and helping make the festival experience a great one for all participants. They are The festival ambassadors. Ushers report to their venue manager. May also be required to man the festival info table.
Runners
Must be 18 years of age or older, with valid driver's license, a good driving record, valid insurance, and a clean car, van or truck. Responsible for running errands, making deliveries and pickups, transporting supplies, and must be available to cover whatever needs arise. They need to be familiar with the Wichita area, have a cell phone and be able to lift 35+ lbs. Volunteers are needed the week of the festival and at all hours during the festival.
Ballot Counters
Ballot counters will be needed to make sure that the Audience Award ballots are handed out to all participating screenings and are properly counted and tallied on Saturday. These must be very-detail oriented, trustworthy individuals.
Theater Managers
Are responsible for all aspects of the festival at assigned theaters. They coordinate each screening, trouble-shoot problems, oversee ushers and projections assistants, making sure everything works and runs properly.
Production Assistants
Assist in all aspects of festival production, from office work to marketing. Gives you an overview of how it all works and comes together. Volunteer positions begin as early as Oct. 1.
Projection Room Assistants
These volunteers assist projectionists, keeping an eye on run times and films as they are being screened. They also monitor sound levels, makes sure films are ready to go, are knowledgeable about equipment, etc. May also be required to make sure each film is at the proper location. These volunteers have the opportunity to learn the inner-workings of movie theater projection.
Print Trafficking Assistants
Print trafficking assistants work as runners and, possibly, projectionists. They need to be tech savvy. They may transport Digibeta decks to different venues, as well as prints to FedEx or different theaters. Truck-owners are preferred although this is not a requirement. They are responsible for making sure each film is at the appropriate theater. These volunteers are needed before, during, and after the festival.
Special Event Production Set-up/Breakdown
Primarily for parties, galas, and other special events, the Production Set-up and Breakdown team will work with Tom Mittlestadt, the festival Artistic Designer, to put up art work, tables, chairs, etc., as well as help break down after parties. Some set-up will occur before the festival begins. People with trucks a plus! Hours could run late into the evening.
Special Event Greeters
At the special events and parties, greeters will be stationed at every entrance and exit. Greeters need very good people skills. They will welcome participants, help make sure food and drink is available, keep the party site presentable, and may need to help with over-enthusiastic guests.
Visiting Filmmakers Hospitality/Drivers
Must be 25 years of age or older, have a valid driver's license and clean driving record to serve as ambassadors of Wichita and the festival to visiting filmmakers. Drivers will have scheduled pick-up and drop-off times, and will be on-call for any filmmakers' transportation needs. Schedule needs will include late night and early morning hours, and must respect visiting artists' privacy.
Ticket Sellers and Box Office
Must have good math skills, have experience handling money, be paperwork oriented, and be able to handle stressful situations. Box office workers are responsible for all monies and tickets. Box office statements must balance after each event.
Volunteers are needed the week of the festival during the day and evening and actual festival hours will range from 9 a.m. until midnight or later. Volunteers are scheduled for a minimum of 4 hours per shift. You may volunteer for as little as one shift, or for as many as you wish. We especially need people the week before the festival during the day, and on the Friday of the festival during the day.
For questions contact the volunteer coordinator at:
volunteer@tallgrassfilmfest.com
Special thanks to the volunteers for the 2009 Tallgrass Film Festival!
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Rain Akbar |
Sue Eddy |
Monica Nunez |
