Overview
Location : Omaha, Nebraska at the Festival Office and Aksarben Cinema
Position Overview : The Omaha Film Festival is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Volunteer Room Manager to oversee the operations of our volunteer room during the festival. This essential role involves tracking volunteer hours, ensuring a welcoming and organized environment, and coordinating with various festival teams to support their needs. The Volunteer Room Manager plays a crucial part in the success of our festival.
Responsibilities
Before the Festival :
- Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure all necessary items are prepared for the festival.
- Work with Leadership Team Members to create a Volunteer Signup Form to track volunteer contact information, demographics, schedules, and hours.
- Assist in the procurement of volunteer food and beverages with the Volunteer Coordinator.
Festival Setup Day :
Aid in setting up the Volunteer Room according to the provided layout.Prepare the Volunteer Sign-In log sheets / book to track volunteer hours.Coordinate with Team Leaders to determine their starting hours and maintain this list throughout the festival.Collaborate with OFF Site event Team Leaders to track their volunteer hours.Organize and charge walkies with attached headsets for Team Leaders.Set up an organized station for all Scanners in coordination with the Door Manager.Work with the Roadie Team to set up volunteer food and drink areas and stock the drink cooler.Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator and / or Door Manager to set up the volunteer computer and printer station.Assist the Front End Manager in creating an organized location for VIP bag assembly and maintaining a good stock of finished bags.Work with the Video Team to establish an organized location for their equipment.During the Festival :
Receive the overall volunteer schedule from the Volunteer Coordinator.Track volunteer hours, including arrival and check-out times.Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to maintain the schedule and report any late arrivals or no-shows.Keep the Volunteer Room organized and clean by picking up trash, clearing tables, and disposing of empty boxes and containers.Ensure the refrigerator is stocked daily before volunteers arrive.Coordinate with food vendors to display food neatly with all necessary utensils.Monitor walkies, collect them at the end of the night, and ensure they are labeled, organized, and charging for the next day's use.Monitor access to the volunteer room to ensure only volunteers enter and prevent unauthorized guests.Dispose of personal leftovers kept in the fridge for over 24 hours.After the Festival :
Collaborate with Team Leaders to help them organize their department materials in their designated storage totes.Work with the Roadie Team to organize leftover food and drinks for return to the OFFice.Coordinate with volunteers to organize leftover plates, silverware, napkins, etc., in a designated place for future events.Ensure all important documents are turned over to the Volunteer Coordinator.Qualifications
Must be fun, welcoming, and positive.Strong team player with the ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.Availability to attend monthly volunteer meetings.Ability to attend Omaha Film Festival training events and the festival itself.Excellent organizational and communication skills.Prior experience in event coordination or volunteer management is a plus.Enthusiasm for the mission and goals of the Omaha Film Festival.This is a volunteer position and does not offer monetary compensation or benefits.
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