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VOLUNTEER WITH US!

The Toronto Food Film Fest is seeking to expand its team. We are looking for qualified volunteers to work remotely and help grow our festival. 

 

Our mission is to celebrate the art of independent film and the local food scene operating using equitable and environmentally sustainable practices. We promote an inclusive community and advancement opportunities for filmmakers and vendors. 

 

This is primarily done through an annual multi-day festival, this year taking place Oct 1– 4. The festival of course is more than just a film festival: we offer an array of additional programming including panels, workshops, tastings, parties, book readings, dinners, a screen to plate experience and more. Come join our team! 

 

Please submit your resume and area of interest to hr@torontofoodfilmfest.com. Thank you!

 

Fundraising: Develop an approach to identify the most relevant funding opportunities. Help TFFF manage and write funding proposals.

 

Role:

Research available funding opportunities

Assist in writing funding proposals 

Help with reporting for funders

Help develop donor stewardship plan

 

Skill required: 

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Previous grant writing experience would be an asset

Interest in independent film and/or food culture 

 

Please submit your resume and area of interest to hr@torontofoodfilmfest.com. Thank you!

 

Partnerships/Sponsorship: Research and present sponsorship/partnership opportunities, establish relationships and manage in-kind donations and event partnerships.

 

Role:

Research potential partners and sponsors

Collaborate with team and co-founders

Coordinate with new and returning partners and sponsors

Brainstorm and propose partnership opportunities

 

Skill required: 

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Previous partnership experience an asset

Interest in independent film and/or food culture 

 

Please submit your resume and area of interest to hr@torontofoodfilmfest.com. Thank you!


 

Legal Advisor: Senior volunteer role to help write and review legal documents in accordance with the running of the Toronto Food Film Festival

 

Role:

Work with Co-Founders and the TFFF Board of Directors to write and review legal documents 

Help interpret and assess contracts

Provide legal advice in non-profit governance 

 

Skills:

Experience in the legal profession

Understanding of corporate law for non-profits in Ontario

Understanding of entertainment law in Ontario 

Ability to work collaboratively with team members 

Organization and time management

Interest in independent film and/or food culture


 

Graphic Designer: Creative beautiful and engaging designs for festival communications, merchandise, marketing and much more.

 

Role:

Design original graphics to support our festival
Work with our partnership and marketing teams to develop creative
Work on graphics for presentations, programming, marketing materials and the website
Ensure everything you produce is high-quality and consistent with the TFFF brand and aesthetic 

 

Skills:

1 or more years of experience as a graphic designer
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Web technical requirements
Ability to work collaboratively with team members 

Organization and time management

Interest in independent film and/or food culture


 

Copywriter:

 

Role:

Write copy for Toronto Food Film Festival materials such as film programming notes, marketing campaigns, emails and web pages

Write engaging copy that aligns to our brand 

Collaborate with TFFF teams across the organization 

Write blog posts and marketing emails

Help develop the TFFF voice and editorial style

 

Skills:

2+ year experience as a writer

Previous non-profit organization or film writing experience an asset

Ability to adapt copy tone of voice for various audiences

Clear and compelling writing skills

Editing skills an asset

Ability to work independently and with teams

Interest in independent film and/or food culture

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Public Relations / Media Relations: help us promote the 2021 Toronto Food Film Festival to the media and the public.

 

Role

Promote and represent TFFF to the media  

Help write press releases and pitch media

Establish and maintain relationships with media contacts

Assist in responding to any press release or media inquiries on behalf of the organization

Assist in developing TFFF public and media relations strategy 

 

Skills: 

2+ year experience in Public Relations, Media Relations and Communications

Previous non-profit organization, food industry and/or film industry experience an asset

Clear and compelling writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and with teams

Interest in independent film and/or food culture

 

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Questions?

Contact us at hr@torontofoodfilmfest.com.

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