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NOFF Production Assistant
The New Orleans Film Society is seeking a crew of Production Assistants to deliver, build, and restore production equipment in order to create visually-captivating Film Festival events across the city of New Orleans (like film screenings, panels, industry events, receptions, and lounges). Ideal candidates have the ability to complete labor-intensive tasks as assigned and experience (or interest) in live events, film sets, or backstage environments. Some Production Assistants may be assigned to drive Festival vehicles. Production Assistants report directly to the Production Managers but actively collaborate with all Festival departments. To see the full job description with instructions to apply, click here.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Orleans Film Society fosters a creative and professional environment that reflects the diversity of New Orleans. We actively recruit a wide pool of applicants representing dimensions of difference that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender, or political affiliation.
Read our Equity Statement here.
Accessibility Accommodation
We encourage people with disabilities to consider applying for opportunities within the New Orleans Film Society. Our application process requires submitting written documentation for review, and if invited to the interviewing stage, promptly self-schedule through the provided email link and conduct phone/video calls and/or in-person meetings with final candidates. If you require an alternative application or interviewing process, we will make reasonable accommodations to received requests. Please e-mail us at jobs@neworleansfilmsociety.org or call us at (504) 309-6633.
INTERNSHIPS
New Orleans Film Society Paid Internships
Length: Flexible
Hours: Weekly commitment of 5 hours each week, 4 months
Office hours are Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Compensation: $7.25/h
NOFS Departments: Development, Communications + Marketing, Operations, Programming
Please email internship applications at jobs@neworleansfilmsociety.org including the department you are interested in doing an internship with your resume and cover letter and include “Internship” in the subject line of your email. Please, no phone calls.
New Orleans Film Society is also a partner with the following universities:
- Loyola University – Work-Study Program
- University of Chicago – Metcalf Fellowship
- Bennington College – Field Work Term Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Orleans Film Society fosters a creative and professional environment that reflects the diversity of New Orleans. We actively recruit a wide pool of applicants representing dimensions of difference that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender, or political affiliation.
Read our Equity Statement here.
Accessibility Accommodation
We encourage people with disabilities to consider applying for opportunities within the New Orleans Film Society. Our application process requires submitting written documentation for review, and if invited to the interviewing stage, promptly self-schedule through the provided email link and conduct phone/video calls and/or in-person meetings with final candidates. If you require an alternative application or interviewing process, we will make reasonable accommodations to received requests. Please e-mail us at jobs@neworleansfilmsociety.org or call us at 504-309-6633.
VOLUNTEERING
We are currently recruiting volunteers for our 2026 New Orleans Film Festival!
We appreciate your interest in volunteering! This festival would not happen without the dedication and hard work of each and every volunteer. This year, our festival occurs in-person October 22-27.
Check out the breakdown of the Volunteer Program below and see how you can join our stellar team of volunteers. Ready to sign up? Fill out our Interest Form and we’ll get in touch with you!
CONTACT
If you have any questions that are not addressed here, please feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Raven Daniels, at raven@neworleansfilmsociety.org
OPPORTUNITIES
We have a variety of volunteer roles and shifts available. Volunteer shifts are generally around 4 hours long, and available across all Festival venues.
Shifts open up on a first come, first serve basis in early October. Prior festival experience is not required!
Festival Production/Stagehand
- Prepare and (un)load equipment, set up/break down of furniture, materials, truss, lights, red carpets, stanchions, signage, heavy stuff, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Theater Operations & Customer Service
- Scan patron tickets at the entrance to the Theater, monitor and track attendance, line management
- Check sound levels and visual quality from inside the theater
- Keep venues clean and looking great
- Assist patrons with inquiries about venue, screenings, and schedule
- Other venue operations duties as needed
Special Events & Parties
- Assist the setup and break down of materials at NOFF parties & events
- Check passes and guest lists as patrons enter
- Keep spaces clean and looking great
- Other duties as needed
Social Media & Marketing
- Assist with online promotional campaigns for the Festival
- Photograph screenings and events for NOFS promotional materials
- Other duties as needed
Sustainability
- Assist staff with the implementation of the Festival’s sustainability initiative (e.g., composting, recycling, etc.)
- Other duties as needed
BENEFITS
Every shift earns a volunteer one voucher, and you can combine and redeem them for exciting Festival benefits. Including:
Festival Screenings
- Redeem 1 voucher for admission to a Festival Screening (in-person or virtual)
Festival Special Events
- Redeem 2 vouchers for access to select Festival parties and special events
Festival Merchandise
- Redeem 3 vouchers for select Festival merchandise
Memberships
- Redeem 4-8 vouchers for a year-long Membership with the New Orleans Film Society
- 4 vouchers for a Moviegoer Membership
- 6 vouchers for a Take Two Membership
- 8 vouchers for a Scene Stealer Membership
Membership benefits include discounts on Festival passes, tickets and merchandise, advanced windows to book screenings, free screening + events throughout the year through our NOFS/365 program, and MORE! See our Membership page for more details.
ACCESSIBILITY
The New Orleans Film Festival is dedicated to equitable access to our programming, including volunteer opportunities. You can email specific questions to volunteer@neworleansfilmsociety.org or request accommodation when attending a specific Festival event by completing this form.