Ceres Food Film Festival is hiring: Immediate Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Ce

Are you passionate about food, sustainability, social justice, film, and community engagement? The Ceres Food Film Festival, based in New York City, is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our annual film festival and our year-round events We are seeking volunteers to support preparations for our annual fall festival as well as help with ongoing festival events throughout the year. This is a great chance to get involved in a dynamic, creative community while developing valuable skills. We have already begun planning for spring events and the 2025 October annual festival We are looking to fill various roles: Film Selection Committee: Be part of the exciting process of curating our festival lineup by helping to search for food-themed films and documentaries. Assist in screening film submissions to ensure quality and alignment with the festival's mission. Marketing & Outreach: Help spread the word about the festival Assist with social media and community outreach. Share festival details by distributing flyers to local businesses, schools, and community spaces. Partnership Building: Reach out to local organizations, schools, community groups, film collectives, and impact-focused food & agriculture non-profits to foster partnerships and collaborations. Fundraising & Development: Support sponsorship and fundraising efforts by helping to research potential donors, craft compelling outreach materials, and assist with donor appreciation. Event Attendance & Support: Be a key part of our events by assisting with guest check-ins, managing info services, and ensuring a smooth festival experience for attendees. Content Creation and Editorial: Help shape the storytelling of Ceres - both written and visual. This volunteer will support short-form video content and written materials (such as filmmaker interviews) to ensure a cohesive and compelling identity across platforms. Videography/Photography: Help capture event moments including panel recordings, people, and food at our events. What We're Looking For (depending on the role): Passion for sustainability, food justice, food, film, and community engagement; Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude; Social media savvy or an interest in learning about digital marketing; Interest in films and a willingness to assist in the screening and selection process; Creative skills in design and/or a willingness to support event production; Enthusiasm for outreach and connecting with people; Ability to assist in the lead up to the October festival and throughout the year; Location: Our festival is based in New York City, but many roles can be performed remotely. Some tasks may require attending events in person. Perks Receive Food Film Fest goods Reduced/free access to screenings Network with experts and key players in the food industry Ceres volunteers who commit to their assigned duties and stay engaged will receive a stipend upon completion. Join us in celebrating food, film, and the power of storytelling