Northwest Film Forum

It's no secret that Northwest Film Forum runs on the industry and creativity of our volunteer corps. Volunteers made us. And if no one volunteered ever again... well that'd break us... break our fragile filmic hearts. Almost anyone can volunteer here. All it takes is a commitment to come in at least two days or nights a month and an understanding that working here isn't at all like working for a conventional movie theatre, on a conventional production team, or in a conventional office environment.

We expect our volunteers to be proactive and confident contributors to the overall tenor and functioning of this organization. It's a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about movies and/or making films on a budget, and a great way to meet fellow filmmakers and cinephiles. And of course there are the free/discounted movies, equipment rentals and workshops...

Ready to get involved?
We'd love to know your schedule, interests, and cinematic obsessions. Please fill our our volunteer questionnaire and email it to volunteer@nwfilmforum.org, or call 206.329.2629 between 10 and 6 Pacific for more information. We are always in need of help in our offices and our cinemas, and we treat - and reward - our volunteers very well.

Rewards!

We do all we can to make our volunteers feel appreciated. Every hour you work brings you more free/discounted movie admissions, equipment rentals and filmmaking workshops, not to mention special volunteers-only film screenings and workshops. Once again, email volunteer@nwfilmforum.org or give us a call at (206)329-2629 for specifics.

Northwest Film Forum offers a limited number of office, production, and exhibition internships each and every quarter. Interns work (very) independently on specialized projects and, depending on the position, are required to commit at least 10-15 hours per week for two month increments. No experience is necessary, but all interested parties are required to send a resume. Please email volunteer@nwfilmforum.org or call 206.329.2629 to discuss.

Internships currently available

Administrative Internship

Northwest Film Forum, a Seattle non-profit arts organization running two cinemas, producing films, aiding filmmakers and offering film workshops, seeks part-time administrative interns.

Interns will work in the Northwest Film Forum office, the nerve center of the organization, closely interacting with all members of the staff. As NWFF has a salaried staff of eight running over 250 programs a year, interns will be expected to execute vital, hands-on tasks that intersect with every aspect of the organization. A passion for film is essential. Knowledge of film production or exhibition is encouraged, but not required. Candidates must have basic computer skills, be personable, self motivated, and excellent communicators, and able to complete tasks assigned.

This is a non-paid, quarterly internship. This position requires a minimum three month commitment for 20 hours a week. Schedule is negotiable, but is on site at NWFF during business hours: Monday-Friday, 10-6pm. Preferred 4-hour shifts are 10am-2pm, or 2pm-6pm.

Benefits:
Interns will be part of the core team growing Northwest Film Forum, and the opportunity to meet and interact with dozens of local and visiting filmmakers. Interns will have access to unlimited free movies at NWFF cinemas, space-available access to film production and editing gear, film workshops, and invitations to our film festivals and fabulous parties. Upon completion, deserving interns are provided a letter of recommendation by the Volunteer Coordinator or appropriate staff member.

Specific Job Responsibilities Include:
- Working approximately 20 hours in the administrative office, fielding phone calls, helping staff members with general office duties, mailings, data entry and answering questions from walk-in customers
- Check in and out filmmaking equipment
- Work on fundraisers and other special events
- Workshop signup
- Distribution of NWFF promotional materials
- Cinema housekeeping
- Task priority management

And for those with the appropriate abilities
- Guest relations
- Equipment and editing troubleshooting
- Marketing and Graphic Design

This position is open until filled.
Students interested in film are encouraged to apply.

Send a letter of interest, resume and three references to Volunteer Coordinator Micha Dudgeonwood: volunteer@nwfilmforum.org 

Facilities Internship

This internship gets you into the knitty gritty of what makes a venue stay alive. It is a physically active internship involved in improvement projects around the house, not one for the desk-job-lover. We have a fabulous intern already covering some of the bases and we need another in order to help us get a few more key and general projects done over the summer.

A good fit for this internship is someone who:
Ideally (but not required) has some experience in construction, carpentry, painting or Jack/Jill-of-many-trades. Can work independently (with support) and occasionally with others as projects require.

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

For more details contact our volunteer coordinator Micha at: volunteer@nwfilmforum.org. Deadline: Position is open until filled.