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6 people are interested
NYAFF 2024 Seeks Hospitality Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: New York Asian Film Foundation
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6 people are interested
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Come join a creative team of Asian cinema fans dedicated to exhibition and appreciation of Asian film culture in all its forms. For the 23rd edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) taking place from July 12-28 at Film at Lincoln Center and the SVA Theatre in New York City, we are looking for Hospitality Volunteers.
As a hospitality volunteer, you are the main point of contact and face of NYAFF for a number of assigned invited guests, providing assistance and help throughout their stay. You are responsible for giving a warm reception to the guests and making sure that they are satisfied with their visit at the NYAFF. Hospitality volunteers are responsible for maintaining open lines of communication between staff, guests, and NYAFF Management.
ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Hospitality team to arrange ground transportation for NYAFF guests between airports, hotels and venues based on itineraries
Pick up NYAFF guests from the airports and hotels, as well as festival venues, by using our reserved car service
Ensure the timely arrival of guests at the cinema for press interviews, introductions, Q&As, receptions, and red carpet events
Collaborate with the Hospitality team to assist filmmakers, team members, and industry professionals during their time at NYAFF
Handling complaints is crucial, as things don’t always run smoothly. It's important to work with management to resolve complaints and then follow up to ensure everything is back on track.
Communication. Be responsible for maintaining open lines of communication between staff and guests
Familiarity with at least one Asian language, especially Korean, Japanese, Cantonese, or Thai
Problem solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
Experience in hospitality or customer service is a plus
Gain experience, improve your skill set and build your resume
Make new friends!
Build a network in the Asian/American film industry
Access to all festival films and events at NYAFF 2024
Send an email with why you are interested in volunteering to hospitality@nyaff.org. Feel free to drop us an email with any questions you may have!
More opportunities with New York Asian Film Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About New York Asian Film Foundation
Location:
21720 State Highway 28, Delhi, NY 13753, US
Mission Statement
The New York Asian Film Foundation is America’s leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of Asian popular film culture in all forms, building bridges between Asia and the West. With year-round festivals and programs (including the annual New York Asian Film Festival), NYAFF aims to bring wide audience and critical attention to contemporary and classic Asian cinema in the U.S.
Description
New York Asian Film Foundation is America’s leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of Asian popular film culture in all its forms, with year-round festivals and programs, and a view to building bridges between Asia and the West. The New York Asian Film Foundation’s other events and initiatives include the Winter Series and special screenings like the anime marathon of Cowboy Bebop. The annual New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) has been presented in collaboration with the Film Society of Lincoln Center since 2010. Now entering its 20th year, NYAFF is North America’s leading festival of popular Asian cinema.
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165 West 65th StreetNew York, NY 10023
DATE POSTED
June 1, 2024
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