Film Festival Volunteers

The Santa Fe International Film Festival relies on the support of volunteers like you! Just as important as the films and filmmakers, SFiFF would not be a success without the hard-working team of volunteers that join us each year. While our Film Festival occurs each October, we are in need of volunteer asssistance year-round. If you are dependable, personable, and enthusiastic, please consider volunteering with SFiFF.

We are seeking individuals with...

• Outstanding people skills
• Rational thinking in critical situations
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Interest in film

Volunteering with SFiFF gives you the opportunity to...

• Meet fascinating and talented artists from around the world
• Support local and international filmmakers
• Be a behind-the-scenes player in Santa Fe's top film event

During SFiFF, a variety of volunteer roles are available, which you can select based on your skills and interests -

• Usher: Great for first-time volunteers or those with excellent 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.

For more information, please visit: www.santafe.film/volunteer