DESCRIPTION: Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (HIFF) is seeking dedicated and skilled Volunteer Language Interpreters to join our team for the 44th Annual Fall Festival. As a Volunteer Language Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the festival experience for our international filmmakers and guests. Your primary responsibilities will include translating filmmaker Q&As and liaising with visiting filmmakers and industry guests.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate filmmaker Q&As during screenings and panel discussions.
• Liaise with visiting filmmakers and industry guests, ensuring smooth communication.
• Assist with interpretation during networking events and other festival activities.
• Provide accurate and culturally sensitive translations.
• Support the festival staff in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in English and one of the following languages: Korean, Japanese, Cantonese, or Mandarin.
• Comfortable speaking in front of a crowd.
• Previous translation or interpreter experience, or equivalent language skills.
• Understanding of cinema and movie vocabulary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Be part of an internationally recognized film festival.
• Gain valuable experience in translation and interpretation within the film industry.
• Network with filmmakers, industry professionals, and fellow volunteers.
• Receive festival merchandise and access to screenings and events.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Seasonal Contract: October 2 –  October 14
TIME COMMITMENT: 10-20 hours per week. Some early morning and late evening runs are occasionally required. Shifts scheduled based on drivers availability
PAY: $15/hour  (exempt, temporary, no benefits)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Drive and maintain festival vehicles to be used to transport festival guests to/from various venues, including Airport to Waikiki runs and shuttling guests to/from screenings at Kahala Mall, Ward Village and other venues as needed. Drivers will be asked to schedule various shifts based on availability. Punctuality is imperative as many of the rides will be picking up and dropping off guests at the Honolulu Airport. 

This position is perfect as a side project. It will be a lot of fun and you will meet great and interesting people in the film industry.

The Transportation Team will be required to have a valid driver’s license, personal vehicular insurance and sign a confidentiality agreement. It is imperative that all drivers maintain a professional and respectful attitude, no matter who is in the car. Safe driving is our number one priority. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive multiple routes per shift in a festival vehicle to and from festival venues with visiting filmmakers and guests in a punctual and safe manner 
• Coordinate with Transportation Manager to pick up and return vehicle keys and park vehicle in safe location overnight
• Use Slack to communicate with manager about availability and whereabouts at all time when on shift
• Maintain respectful demeanor with guests at all time
• Be responsible for vehicle cleanliness, security and safe return, as well as all items within the vehicle while it is your possession
• Work with volunteer Airport Greeters when necessary to coordinate smooth arrivals and locating guests
• Follow all local road rules and speed limits
• Arrive early for all shifts and pickups
• The signing of Confidentiality Agreement will be required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a valid US driver’s license and current automobile insurance, with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a delivery or car share driver would be cool
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills is also pretty great
• Punctual, organized, motivated and polite customer oriented attitudes only
• Must be based/currently reside in Hawaiʻi 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Seasonal Contract: October 2 – 13
TIME COMMITMENT: Festival schedule can range from 6 to 12 hours per day with flexible scheduling based on availability.
PAY: Hourly (exempt, temporary, no benefits) 

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Festival Projectionist is accountable for the basic operations of all digital projectors and audio/visual presentations of daily screenings, special presentations and presentations of partner organizations within the festival program. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience working with DCP projection and/or have an understanding of audio/visual presentation with time spent in a cinema presentation environment. Works closely with HIFF Tech Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work under the direction of the HIFF44 Tech Manager to ingest festival digital assets and program schedules on digital cinema servers
• Provide technical support for managing a/v equipment, including computers, projection and audio equipment.
• Work with Tech Manger to schedule and perform tech checks to ensure the film assets are working, playlist is correctly configured, as well as working with filmmakers for scheduled in-theater tech checks as needed 
• Provide occasional technical support for special events outside of the theater, (e.g., coordinating microphone systems, DVD or Blu-ray playback, slide presentation, digital signage displays, etc.) 
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and reporting of all projection/sound equipment related issues 
• Perform day-to-day operations of the projection booth, including all required data entry 
• Maintain clean and safe projection, a/v storage and work areas 
• Other duties as assigned 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge and technical skill set in audio/visual presentation 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficiency in database management, email communications and cloud-based applications such as Google Workplace, Dropbox and Airtable
• Highly organized with a record as a proven multitasker capable of juggling numerous and distinct priorities and relationships with grace under pressure 
• Experience within a festival operations environment, including radio comms, Slack with a focus on the urgency of seasonal operations and a collaborative environment
• Experience with video terminology, DCP, 35mm, Prores 422 MOV, MP4, BluRay and other film formats preferred but not required; if applicant has no experience with film the applicant should have an interest in film projection with a desire to learn
• Must be based/currently reside in Hawaiʻi