Internship Opportunities with the Atlanta Film Society

• Interns should be Mac & PC literate

• Interns answer all office phone calls, so verbal customer service and phone etiquette is essential

• Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel required

• Experience with Google Email and Documents preferred

• Assists in organizing and communicating with volunteers

• Assist in staging and scheduling of upcoming workshops and events

• Capable of navigating www.filmfreeway.com database for festival submissions

• Assists in organizing and communicating with screening committees

• Assists in maintaining and updating website

• Assists in maintaining ATLFS presence on the web, including social media

• Assists in writing basic event announcements

• Assists in creating marketing materials including fliers, posters and other ancillaries (proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator preferred, but not required)

• Assist in documenting events, including some filming and photography

• Assists in maintaining ATLFS membership database

• Assists in member recruitment

• Maintenance of prior festival archives and storage

• Reliable transportation to and from the office and external festival events

• Assists in coordinating with sponsors

• Assists in business relationships, member coordination, ticketing, and other aspects of non-profit business management

• Experience with Google Documents preferred

• Help with research and assist in pitch and/or presentation preparation

• Assist in research for grants and possible sponsors

• Creating and Editing Agreements

• Exposure, participation and/or experience with earned income (contracts for services, tickets and membership sales)

• Take on projects as the lead with supervision

• Administration services

• Assists with the organization of Eat, Drink, & B-Indie monthly panel/networking events

• Assists with the design, organization and execution of ATLFS workshops and classes

• Assists with ATLFF Creative Conference

• Assists with educational initiatives with community partners

• Passion for education is required

• Assists with the ATLFF Screenplay Submission and Reading Process

• Assists with organizing and communicating with reading committees

• Capable of navigating Coverfly and FilmFreeway databases

• Should be well versed in screenwriting formatting and industry standards

• Experience in writing and/or reading screenplays (even casually) is recommended

• Coordinates and assists ATLFS in media production

• Assists with A/V Toolbox rentals

• Assists with ATLFF print traffic

• Assists in maintaining ATLFS presence on the web, including social media

• Assists in creating and gathering information for e-blasts, such as weekly email, screening invites, festival related announcements etc.

• Experience in HTML, web publishing a plus

• Assists with designing collateral, web & print marketing

• Assists in ATLFS creative campaigns

• Assists in marketing of Film Festival Collective On Demand Channel

• Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator or other design equivalent a plus

• Assists in organizing and communicating with volunteers

• Assist in staging and scheduling of upcoming screenings, workshops and events

• Assists with A/V Toolbox rentals

• General office duties

Term: February-May, 5-10 hrs a week (extended hours required during festival dates) Benefits: Non-paid, complimentary ATLFS membership and 2 ATLFF All Access passes, University credit (if applicable)

• Assisting with pre-festival planning

• Assisting with festival orientations and training

• Assisting in correspondence with volunteers, members, and attendees

• Assisting in staging and setting up events

• Help with street team and promotions

• Assist with festival headquarters setup

• General administrative duties

• Assists other departments (programming, business, marketing, and education) as needed

• Work closely with the Community Engagement Lead to write, edit, and publish content for the web, mailings, and other formats.

• Weekly research of current trends.

• Proofreading ad copy for any grammatical errors or typos.

• Monitor and adjust content to fit with brand guidelines.

• Adhere to and adjust the content calendar to reflect strategy and availability.

• Translate business objectives and strategy into compelling written content for specific audiences.

• Proofreading ad copy for any grammatical errors or typos.

Role and Responsibilities

Now celebrating a 50-year history, the Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is one of the oldest and largest organizations dedicated to the promotion and education of film in the United States. ATLFS aims to unite the Atlanta community by serving artists in creative growth and inspiring audiences through the power of the moving image. Enriching the community through screenings, classes, workshops, and other events year-round, the chief operation of ATLFS is the Atlanta Film Festival.

One of only two dozen Academy Award-qualifying events in the country, the Atlanta Film Festival showcases over 150 films annually to over 21,000 attendees across a ten-day event each spring. Each year, the Atlanta Film Festival receives over 9,000 submissions from 120 countries across the globe.

Our Business Department is crucial in making sure we achieve our funding goals by utilizing various channels to promote awareness: web, social media, and email campaigns. As the Business Associate, you will be involved in the research, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns, which include (but are not limited to) Corporate Sponsorship, Government Grants, Donor Relations, and more! Interns will play a part in building & maintaining a relationship with our biggest funders. Thus, we require only serious and professional candidates to apply, as you will be a direct representation of our organization and brand. The schedule is flexible, but interns are expected to be available online twice a week for 4 hours each day. Upon completion, students will gain hands-on experience with the techniques needed to research, develop, and execute fundraising strategies. Additionally, students will gain greater insight as to how their role helps play into the overall financial plan for an organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Managing Director & Executive Director to research sponsorship leads

• Research potential grant opportunities

• Collect data on the impact of programs for sponsorships

• Coordinate the delivery of sponsor benefits

• Assist in the auditing and maintenance of Salesforce records

• Research potential donor leads

• Draft sponsor & donor communication documents

• Help create post sponsorship wrap reports

• Do market research into other art nonprofits and their programs

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university.

• Must receive college credit for internship.

• Must be seeking a degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Arts Management, Public Service, Accounting, Sales, or similar.

• At a minimum, must be in junior year and above, or at graduate level.

• Must be able to work a minimum of 4 hours a week.

• Must be available to meet twice a week.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Experience and/or a desire to work in a high-energy group setting, and a drive to do what it takes to get the job done well.

• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and volunteers.

• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides follow-through on areas of responsibility.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent computer skills required including proficiency with Word and Excel; data entry experience.

• Excellent verbal and writing skills a must.

• Positive, self-motivated, and quick learning performer highly valued.

• This position requires confidentiality, and a sense of humor is a must

Preferred Skills

• Interest in sales and sponsorships preferred (but not required).

Term: Fall 2025 - Spring 2026