Cinema for Peace Volunteer

Cinema for Peace Foundation Berlin; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 20.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Cinema for Peace Foundation in Berlin is offering a full-time volunteer position focused on supporting film screenings, fundraising, and human rights campaigns. The ideal candidate should have relevant educational qualifications and a passion for socio-political issues. This role provides a unique opportunity to engage with influential causes and contribute to meaningful humanitarian efforts.

Leistungen

BVG ticket reimbursement

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in English is required; German is an advantage.
• Prior experience in international or film-related organizations.
• Interest in socio-political and humanitarian issues.

Aufgaben

• Organize film screenings and panel discussions.
• Support fundraising initiatives and communications strategy.
• Assist with the selection and curation of films.

Kenntnisse

Proactivity

Problem-solving

Communication

Ausbildung

Educational qualifications in Film, Human Rights, International Relations, International Law, Project Management

Jobbeschreibung

The Cinema for Peace Foundation is looking for volunteers to join our team in Berlin (on-site).

Since 9 / 11, 2001 the Cinema for Peace initiative has been aiming to influence through films the perception and resolution of global social, political, and humanitarian challenges of our time - and especially to oppose war and terror. In recent years Cinema for Peace has supported humanitarian causes with the likes of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, and public figures such as the Dalai Lama, Muhammad Ali, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Mikhail Gorbachev, and the former Honorary Patron Nelson Mandela.

Tasks of the volunteer could include any of the following areas :

• Film Screenings : Reach out to strategic and funding partners in G20 countries to organize monthly film screenings and panel discussions and execute said film screenings by liaising with partners, panelists, venues, and film distributors.
• Fundraising : Support Cinema for Peace fundraising initiatives through funding organizations, high-level fundraiser events, auctions, membership programs, or artists and gallery relations.
• Communications : Support the Cinema for Peace Communications Strategy by drafting, posting, and reporting on social media posts across social media platforms, as well as by supporting public relations management.
• Campaigns : Support the conception and execution of Cinema for Peace Campaigns for human rights, democracy, and peace in the world using the medium of film.
• Film Selection : Support the selection and curation of films for Cinema for Peace screenings, film festivals, and for the Cinema for Peace awards.
• Special Projects : Support the management of Cinema for Peace special projects.
• Team Support : Assist in general administration, management of mailing and guest lists, desk research, news and conflict monitoring, and any other task needed from the team.

The ideal candidate would have :

• Educational qualifications in Film, Human Rights, International Relations, International Law, Project Management, or related fields.
• A passion and interest for topics related to film, art, international conflicts, human rights, climate change, and other socio-political and humanitarian issues.
• Prior basic experience working in an international organization, non-governmental organization, civil society organization, or film-related organization.
• Excellent written and spoken fluency in English is required. Other languages, particularly German, is an advantage.
• Proactive, ability to think outside the box, willing to go the extra mile, and a problem-solving attitude.
• a home in Berlin.

This volunteer position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 9 : 00 to 18 : 00.

The remuneration for this position is 520 euros + BVG ticket reimbursement.

If you are interested, please apply through LinkedIn with your CV and Cover Letter combined into one PDF File.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, but early applications are preferred. Due to the high number of applications, we will only respond to selected candidates.