Volunteer with us!

There are volunteer opportunities with Asian CineVision (ACV) year round and Asian American International Film Festival seasonally. Most of our volunteers are devoted to running our marquee event, the Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF).

Our work is dedicated to those who love and support Asian, Asian American, and Asian diasporic independent cinema.

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Join A Community Of Film Enthusiasts And Social Activists!

Asian CineVision gives volunteers the opportunity to be part of the NYC independent arts scene.

In addition, volunteers will get:

• Comp tickets for AAIFF screenings and other ACV events
• Meal and travel stipends
• College credit (for those enrolled at an accredited university)
• A chance to meet new friends and new collaborators!

AAIFF Day-Of Volunteers

The Asian American International Film Festival is supported by a powerhouse of on-site volunteers during our festival days. As a volunteer, there are a few things to note:

• Day-of volunteer positions are UNPAID.

• Shifts are generally a few hours. 

• This is a great fit for working professionals and college students who have busy schedules or who are interested in working in film!

AAIFF49 Volunteer Application Coming This Summer

ACV and AAIFF Staff

Asian CineVision is a non-profit organization which relies solely on its volunteer staff. These staff members work hard behind the scenes to prepare, organize, and manage all festival operations, spanning the entire festival year.

Please note the following:

• Staff positions are UNPAID (unless otherwise specified).

• Hours vary by position, but staff can generally expect to devote a flexible 15 hours/week during prep/wrap months, and full availability/on-call hours during the days of the festival. 

• This is a great fit for working professionals and college students looking to boost their resume or to develop their skills!

Available Staff Positions

HR Manager (x1)
  • Review staff and volunteer applications as they are submitted, disseminate to relevant staff managers
  • Communicate with candidates via email to schedule interviews
  • Onboard new staff to Slack, Google, and other accounts
  • Manage staff contact sheet, signed Agreements, and other paperwork as needed
  • Present HR orientation to new staff
  • Set and enforce copy deadlines
  • Manage Copyediting Assistant(s) in copyedit process for all written materials, including the program book, programmatic, and public-facing documents
  • Review and update ACV Style Guide
  • Ensure brand voice and style guidelines comply across platforms
  • Route copy requests from all departments to Creative
Creative Associate (x1)
  • Maintain creative content calendar and ensure assets are created/submitted on time
  • Organize assets in Google Drive to be easily retrievable by various AAIFF teams
  • Support Creative Manager in managing the team and making sure resources are allocated appropriately
  • Support Creative Manager in developing creative strategy that is cohesive across design, web, and photo/video teams
  •  Stipend provided
  • Collaborate with the Creative Manager and designers to determine the art direction of the festival
  • Create visual guide, templates, and brand elements that will be used for various AAIFF visual mediums (e.g. website, social, newsletter)
  • Assign work to designers and make sure assets are delivered on time
  • Work with other designers to produce and design assets needed for the festival, including print and digital materials
  • Required technical skills: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Social Media Lead (x1)
  • Manage a team of social media coordinators and ensure we have enough coverage for live events and post scheduling
  • Work with Marketing Manager and develop social media strategy to increase ACV exposure
  • Stay updated on emerging social media trends and incorporate them into the strategy
  • Maintain social content calendar and make sure posts are going out on time
  • Assign work to designers and make sure assets are delivered on time
  • Work with other designers to produce and design assets needed for the festival, including print and digital materials
  • Required technical skills: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Development Associate (x3)
  • Identify and partner with brands for potential in-kind sponsorship (food, beverage, raffle prizes) to support ACV’s events
  • Cultivate relationships and partner with AAPI / Arts / Media non-profit partners, professional groups, and our general audience
  • Establish partnership terms and oversee the execution of partnership agreements
  • Identify opportunities for cross-promotion, collaboration, and integration for the brand with the festival
  • Work closely with Programming and Marketing teams
Events Coordinator (x2)
  • Optimize non-theatrical events (may include both online and in-person happy hours, receptions, and performances) to fulfill Programming/Development goals and to comply with latest safety protocols
  • Research and scout potential venues, vendors, and talent
  • Conduct a walkthrough when a location of interest has been identified
  • Liaise between venue contact and ACV
  • Work with other internal teams so all relevant sponsors, graphics, and other items needed are planned
  • Work within a budget, submitting a wrap report at the end of each event
  • Conduct tech check a week before the event
  • Must be organized, calm under pressure, and have professional email etiquette
  • Must be available for the complete run of events, including set-up, on-site management, and break down
Transportation Coordinator (x2)
  •  Drive a rental van to and from our storage unit to the venue
  • Assist other staff members with loading and unloading the van 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving in NYC
  • Must be available every day of the festival
Click here to apply for a staff position