BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by Black, Brown and Indigenous people from around the world.
BlackStar is seeking a FESTIVAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST who will provide administrative and hospitality support for the festival. The Festival Support Specialist will report to the Operations Director.
Responsibilities include:
Supports Festival Office staff with maintaining an organized, welcoming, and friendly festival office space
Welcomes and provides assistance to guests at festival info tables
Assists with check-in process at events, as assigned
Attends daily morning all-staff meetings during the festival
Skills Required:
A commitment to radical hospitality
Team player attitude, with a willingness to pitch in as needs emerge
Ability to communicate clearly
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work with artists, audiences, colleagues, and stakeholders with positivity and professionalism
Ability to work independently and take initiative, when appropriate
Problem-solving skills and the ability to act quickly in a fast-paced environment
Compensation & Schedule:
Compensation is $1,700 for administrative duties, meetings, and festival work. This is a contracted position working July 30, 2026 to August 11, 2026 with some evenings and weekends required. Candidates are expected to attend the festival in-person from August 6–9, 2026. The individual in this role is expected to work approximately 5 hours per week before the festival, 40 hours total during the festival, and 1 hour total after the festival. All festival staff are required to attend an in-person all-staff orientation that will be scheduled for one evening in July and participate in a 1-hour virtual debrief meeting in September. Preference for Philadelphia-area candidates.
How to Apply
Fill out this job application form by February 19, and include your resume and cover letter. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have questions about this position, email [email protected] with the subject line: Festival Support Specialist.
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BlackStar is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of color and others who are under-represented in the cultural sector. Our application period is open until we have a diverse and qualified pool of candidates.