2025 NOFF Production Assistant

New Orleans Film Society

2025 NOFF Production Assistant

MISSION

The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting nurturing and amplifying the diverse voices of filmmakers. We aim to facilitate conversations through film and film-related programming that inspire educate challenge and entertain our audiences.

VALUES STATEMENT

• Start with the art and allow artistic vision equity and social impact to guide our search for resources.
• Champion filmmakers who have been historically denied access to resources and opportunities within the industry including Southern artists women people of color LGBTQIA people and people with disabilities.
• Seek deep audience engagement.
• Build a working environment that is fair and fulfilling.
• Exhibit dedication and passion and believe that inspired and impactful programs arise from collaboration and mutual respect.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The New Orleans Film Society is seeking a crew of Production Assistants to deliver build and restore production equipment in order to create visually-captivating Film Festival events across the city of New Orleans (like film screenings panels industry events receptions and lounges). Ideal candidates have the ability to complete labor-intensive tasks as assigned and experience (or interest) in live events film sets or backstage environments. Some Production Assistants may be assigned to drive Festival vehicles. Production Assistants report directly to the Production Managers but actively collaborate with all Festival departments.

TIMELINE FOR THE POSITION

• October 15-20 2025: some availability required for training and onboarding
• October 20-30 2025: open (full-time) availability required during build strike and Festival days

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Pre-production tasks including:
  • Preparing equipment and supply storage (1215 Prytania Street)
  • Organizing equipment and supplies for dispatch
  • Delivering loading in building breaking down and loading out equipment and supplies at screening and event venues
  • Attending meetings and training as assigned
• Festival execution including:
  • Dispatching production needs from NOFF office (1215 Prytania Street)
  • Executing the packing delivery moving and return of equipment and supplies including tech gear marketing collateral signage consumables
  • Assisting Venue Managers Technicians and Events staff as assigned
  • Providing regular updates to Production Coordinator via digital tools
• Post-production restoration including:
  • Returning equipment and supplies to storage and organizing as assigned
  • Preparing rental equipment for timely return
  • Transitioning storage to year-round set-up
• Staff collaboration including:
  • Utilizing NOFS tools and applications like AirTable and Slack for effective staff communication
  • Collaborating seamlessly with volunteers and other NOFF staff
  • Cooperating with Tech staff to ensure equipment is safe and functional
  • Working closely with the Production Managers to facilitate a seamless Festival experience including providing feedback for future events

SKILLS EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Alignment to the organizations stated mission and values
• Excellent and consistent communication skills both in person and on digital platforms
• Strong organizational abilities

• Interest in gaining live event film set or backstage experience

• Availability to work nights weekends and long days during scheduled Festival events
• Ability to work collaboratively in person and digitally disseminating information frequently (verbally and in writing)
• Ability to stand and move for prolonged periods; load lift and carry items up to 40 pounds (accommodations available)
• Reliable transportation to and from office and Festival venues

COMPENSATION

This is a contract position with a total compensation amount no less than $1275.00 to be paid in installments over the duration of the contract period.

This is a temporary independent contractor position and does not offer benefits. The earnings are subject to Self-Employment Tax and no deductions will be made from your checks. This job is not eligible for any cost reimbursements related to the contracted work. You will be issued an IRS Form 1099.

LOCATION

This position works in-person and dispatches from the NOFF office (1215 Prytania Street) to venues around New Orleans. Training may be both remote or in person. The candidate should live in the New Orleans metro area or be willing to travel as they need to be on the ground during NOFF and any other pre-festival in-person events/training/site visits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
New Orleans Film Society fosters a creative and professional environment that reflects the diversity of New Orleans. We actively recruit a wide pool of applicants representing dimensions of difference that include but are not limited to age national origin ethnicity race religion ability sexual orientation gender or political affiliation.

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATION:
We encourage people with disabilities to consider applying for opportunities within the New Orleans Film Society. Our application process requires submitting written documentation for review and a self-scheduling interview process with final candidates. If you require an alternative application or interviewing process we will make reasonable accommodations to receive requests. Please e-mail us at emailprotected or call us at .