Venue Managers x 2

Salary: €500 per week

Dublin International Film Festival is seeking 2 Venue Managers to join the team.

Contract: Venue Managers must be available to work the following schedule: 24th February 2020 to 8th March 2020, all dates inclusive

Responsibilities:

• Manage screenings, events, receptions and the load in and out of production equipment in assigned venue
• Train and manage festival volunteers in venue with support from the Volunteers Co-ordinator
• Oversee run-of-show. Ensure screenings run strictly to schedule and there is timely turnover between screenings
• Coordinate with the Print Traffic Manager and Cinema Technicians to facilitate film checks for filmmakers prior to screenings
• Intro films and stage manage Q&As with filmmakers
• Manage ticket lines and keep venue space orderly
• Manage the audience award in venue – ballot distribution, collection and tallying votes
• Meet and greet filmmakers, Q&A hosts and special guests
• Act as on-site point person for communication with cinema management, DIFF staff, filmmakers, audiences, volunteers, and festival guests
• Ensure health and safety and emergency procedures are being adhered to
• Ensure technical difficulties that may arise are addressed promptly and effectively
• Provide stellar customer service

Essential Criteria:

•  Demonstrated experience working in an events or festival environment
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to liaise confidently and calmly, in a fast paced and high-pressure environment, with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Previous experience working as an effective and positive part of a cohesive team
• Extensive experience working in a customer service capacity
• Demonstrated experience in positive and constructive dispute resolution and the ability to solve problems in a timely and professional manner
• Experience working with large crowds and working to tight schedules
• Ability to uphold and adhere to health and safety standards and guidelines

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Orla at production@diff.ie

The closing date for this position is 14/01/2020 at 17:00