NYAFF 2024 Seeks Hospitality Volunteers

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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.

• Work 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!