Volunteer Manager
Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) are currently hiring for a Volunteer Manager to join their team.
About The Role:
Reporting to the Festival Manager, Volunteer Manager will recruit, train and co-ordinate the volunteers, who are an integral part of the festival,
across all venues. Leading up to and during the festival, they will work with the various festival departments to allocate the volunteers as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft Volunteer handbook and application forms
- Select the Volunteers and communicate with all applicants regarding their applications
- Organise and run the Volunteers Induction Meeting
- Liaise with the Finance Officer regarding budgets and allocation of resources around the festival and ensure that those targets are
adhered to. - Train Volunteers as ambassadors of DIFF working with the Marketing team to ensure all volunteers are fully up to speed with
all branding and identity of the festival. - Manage all administration regarding the Volunteer Programme
- Liaise with all department heads regarding areas of required support and ensure that volunteers are rostered in these areas
where feasible - Devise and implement crew rosters in liaison with the department heads.
- Draft callout sheets for crew working in venues
- Co-ordinate distribution and collection of voting cards for Audience Awards
Skills and Expertise:
Essential Skills/Experience ~
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role in a busy venue or festival
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem resolution skills
- Time management skills.
- People management skills.
Desirable Skills/Experience ~
- Fire safety certificate
- First Aid certificate
- Manual Handling certificate
Key Information:
Reporting To: Festival Manager
Works Directly With: All Departments
Salary: €600 per week
Contract: 5 January – 6 March 2026
Deadline: Friday 21 November 2025, with interviews to be held in Dublin on 1 December 2025
Start Date: 5 January 2026
Place Of Work: Dublin International Film Festival Office, Digital Hub, Thomas Street, Dublin. Various Festival venues from 19 Feb – 1 March 2026.
How To Apply:
Please send CV and a covering letter (max 2 A4 pages) outlining your interest and experience to jobs@diff.ie with the subject line ‘Volunteer Manager application’.
Deadline for applications is Friday, 21st November 2025 at 12:00pm.
Interviews will be held in Dublin on 1st December 2025.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
Dublin International Film Festival is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities and
communities.
About Dublin International Film Festival:
For 11 unforgettable days in February, Dublin transforms into a vibrant hub of cinematic excellence. DIFF brings the best of Irish and international cinema to the capital for a celebration of storytelling. We welcome the lovers, the dreamers and the curious newcomers. From world premieres to intimate screenings, exclusive Q&As to parties and celebrations, DIFF offers a unique journey into the world of film, all set against the backdrop of buzz of the Irish capital. Join us and be part of a contemporary cinema experience that connects communities, ignites ideas, and inspires a love for cinema that lasts all year round.