SIFF is Hiring a Festival Lounge Assistant Near Seattle, WA
About Us
Mission To create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.
Equity Values SIFF believes that valuing and promoting diversity is vital to our mission. We are dedicated to improving racial equity within our organization and our community. SIFF uses our unique position to share diverse perspectives in visual storytelling while empowering new voices to share their own stories and promoting accessibility for all people. We strive to foster diversity in all facets of our organization, from board to volunteer, from artist to audience and beyond.
SIFF is committed to...
Making Our Culture More Inclusive and Affirming
Seattle's Indigenous Heritage Acknowledgement
Race, Equity and Social Justice
About the Position
The Festival Lounge provides space for SIFF passholders, guests, sponsors, and filmmakers to connect as a community during the festival. The Festival Lounge Assistant works with the Lounge Manager to support daily operations, lounge activities, and volunteer staff.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT
Full time, April 15, 2024 - May 24, 2024
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Festival Lounge Manager
PRIMARY SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lounge Volunteers
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Lounge Manager with daily lounge operations - opening/closing procedures, stocking, cleaning, etc.
Assists with the set-up of sponsor activations or special events.
Checks in, supervises, and trains Lounge volunteers.
Inventories sponsored products, sending request for replenishments as needed.
Runs errands or purchase runs as requested.
Assists with tracking Lounge receipts and petty cash.
Assists load-in and load-out of Lounge venue
Completes wrap report by scheduled employment end date.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
One to two years experience in events, festival production, and/or volunteering
Excellent customer service skills
Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
DESIRED
Self motivated, willingness to work with others and be a team player.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Ability to work well in high stress situations and diverse personalities.
Ability to take direction and advise volunteer staff as needed.
Ability to lift 50lbs, with frequent walking and standing throughout daily tasks
SIFF believes in an equitable hiring process
This is a temporary full-time, hourly position
This is an FLSA overtime nonexempt position (Overtime rates are 1.5x hourly rate)
Employees have access to discounts and passes to year-round and Festival programming
This position is not eligible for health or other benefits
Work Environment: This temporary position will work onsite at our Seattle office and specified theater/s.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to interact with patrons and coworkers, sit and stand for extended periods of time, physically assist patrons when needed, and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.