The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is hiring a number of unpaid Interns. Most internships start in early October with the festival taking place October 17 – 21, 2012. All internships will require a commitment of approximately 50 hours, primarily during the dates of the festival. Applicants should have full availability October 17-21.

The available internships include:

Social Media Intern

Know the ins and outs of Twitter, Facebook and more – and not just how to use it, but why it’s valuable! This internship is ideal for someone studying communications, public relations or media. Intern will need to be available throughout entire festival, as shifts could be daytime, evenings or late nights depending on need.

Responsibilities may include:

Preparing newsletters, updates and tweets

Uploading photos, reviews and more

Live blogging/tweeting special events

Special Events Intern

This internship is a great opportunity to develop skills in event coordination as imagineNATIVE hosts a number of different events, from intimate receptions to large public performances. Candidates will need to be available for shifts that can include late nights as well as daytimes during the festival, in addition to some weekdays before the festival.

Responsibilities may include:

Preparing or sourcing materials and supplies for events

Setting up and striking venues (some heavy lifting may be required)

Supervising volunteers

Guest Services Intern

This internship is a great opportunity to develop skills in guest relations, customer service and event coordination. Some evenings and weekends may be required during the festival, as well as some weekdays before the festival.

Responsibilities may include:

Preparing materials and information for festival delegates

Greeting and registering delegates on site during festival

Other administrative duties as requested

Mediatheque Intern

This internship is a great opportunity to develop skills in information studies, film and video or new media. Intern must be available weekdays and weekends during the festival.

Responsibilities may include:

Compiling a catalogue of all work available in the Mediatheque

Organizing materials for delegates

Troubleshooting technical problems

Supervising volunteers during hours of operation

Industry Intern

This internship will offer invaluable access to Industry workshops and panels for emerging artists or individuals interested in the behind the scenes of a film festival. Intern must be available weekdays and weekends during the festival in addition to some weekday shifts before the festival.

Responsibilities may include:

Preparing materials and setting up for workshops

Videotaping workshops

Volunteers Intern

This internship will involve working with festival volunteers to create an excellent experience and maximize volunteer involvement. It is ideal for someone interested in Human Resources or Events Management. Intern will need to be available for several weekday shifts in advance of the festival and then days and evenings during the festival.

Responsibilities may include:

Creating volunteer schedules, contacting volunteers for follow-up

Supervising volunteers on site

These Internships are open to all applicants; students and people of Aboriginal descent are encouraged to apply. Please email a resume and cover letter to volunteer@imagineNATIVE.org. No phone, fax or in person please.

Please state in the subject line which Internship you are applying for. In your cover letter please explain in brief why you would like to intern with imagineNATIVE and what you hope to get out of the experience.

Applications for all positions must be received no later than 5PM Monday, September 17, 2012