The Transitions Film Festival is a not-for-profit visionary impact festival dedicated to showcasing the social, technological, environmental and economic innovations that are redefining what it means to be human. Transitions is the only festival in Australia, and one of the leading festivals internationally, that explicitly focuses on the great transformations that are taking place across the planet and the solutions to our grand challenges.

We are on the hunt for a couple of energetic, passionate and dedicated 'everything-doers' who will help increase the festival's impact and ensure the smoother running of all festival elements. You will be fast on your feet, creative and passionate about film, art and social change.

Tasks may include:

• Responding to the ad hoc requirements of the Festival Director or executive team • Carrying out research requests in relation to speakers, partners, and suppliers • Liaising with sponsors, partners, participating international and national organisations • Building and maintaining outreach, media and talent databases • Supporting the Director with partnership management and asset deliverables as needs arise • General administrative duties and tasks • Provide proofing and quality control and assistance with marketing and communications documents • Assistance with event management, guest liaison and speaker introductions (If desired / where appropriate)

YOUR SKILLS, PASSIONS AND MOTIVATIONS

• Passionate about sustainability and social change • A can-do attitude • Ideally, you will have previous experience in festivals, events, sustainability and/or executive assistance with a strong passion for sustainability, innovation and global challenges • Must have a gentle passion for google docs, spreadsheets and other office applications • You will have the ability to work autonomously and remotely with minimal supervision and as part of a team • You will be dependable, quick thinking, hard working and have strong attention to detail • You must be able to maintain confidentiality • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community • Willingness to learn and go the extra mile for a cause

This role is for you if you:

• Are passionate about working for a purpose-driven festival and having a positive impact in the world • Want to be creatively stimulated and enabled to think big, innovate and take risks to experiment with new ideas • Seek to work flexibly and online, at times with minimal contact and supervision • Have a good command of English and a strong eye for detail • Have excellent communication skills • Are looking to develop your skills and work history in sustainability, arts or film and events industries • Want to gain a greater understanding of the world that we live in and the 'positive change' ecosystems in Melbourne and beyond.

The Transitions Film Festival takes place in Melbourne in late February before touring nationally. Ideally, you will be available over the summer break and early in the new year.