Do you love cinema and care about the environment? Would you like to be part of a values-led organisation that champions art to create change? Environmental Films Australia (EFA) are looking for organised and empowering individuals to join our team to ensure the delivery of a strong environment-focused program and to build connection between our Programming and General Committees.

Environmental Films Australia (EFA) is looking for visionary, community-minded leaders to help us shape the future of environmental storytelling. We are seeking a Co- Programming Committee Chair, Treasurer and Events producers to join our team.

You’ll take on a leadership position within the organisation, ensuring that our programmatic values, creative vision and dedication to environmental cinema are kept at the forefront of decision-making.

Programming Committee Co-Chair

As Programming Co-Chair, you play a vital role in the ongoing development and operational running of EFA, ensuring we deliver on our mission and commitments, and that together we are able to produce impactful, important and cinematic programs and events.

As a member of our Exec, you’ll take on a leadership position within the organisation, ensuring that our programmatic values, creative vision and dedication to environmental cinema are kept at the forefront of decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining a deep foundation of environmental film knowledge within the team.
• Leading the Programming Committee, coordinating meetings, and fostering a connected, empowering team culture.
• Overseeing our FilmFreeway submissions, distributing film allocations to programming committee members and refining our acquisition and review procedures.
• Working closely with filmmakers and the General Committee to manage invitations, research, and film allocations.
• Serving as an active member of the Executive team, contributing to general reporting and organisational oversight.

Full job description linked here.

Treasurer

As Treasurer, you play a vital role in the ongoing development and operational running of EFA, ensuring we deliver on our mission and commitments, and that together we are able to produce impactful, important and sustainable programs and events.

The Treasurer has a leadership role as a member of the Exec team, working closely with the Co-Chairs, Programming Chair and Secretary. Responsible for maintaining and administering the festival’s bookkeeping and accounting (including compliance, regulation and reporting), this leadership position supports the organisation in making informed financial decisions, sets budgets and keeps us on track.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advocate for the organisation's financial sustainability and responsible decision-making.
• Oversee the budget and manage all financial administration.
• Advise the Executive Committee on financial matters.
• Track day-to-day financial processes, including invoicing, payments, and grants.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero online software.
• Work with the Co-Chairs to develop a robust fundraising plan.
• Oversee banking procedures and manage access to accounts.
• Attend monthly General Committee and quarterly Executive meetings.
• Fullfill all duties as outlined in the Environmental Films Australia Association Rules.

Full job description linked here.

Events ProducerS

As an events producer within the General Committee, you play a vital role in the ongoing development and operational running of EFA, ensuring we deliver on our mission and commitments, and that together we are able to produce impactful, important and successful programs and events.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the full lifecycle of EFA events and the Film Festival, from initial concept and creative development through to on-the-ground delivery and post-event evaluation.
• Taking autonomous lead over specific operational logistics, including venue coordination, internal systems, and the technical logistics required to bring cinematic programs to life.
• Executing marketing strategies to promote events, managing ticketing and sales platforms, and driving community engagement to grow EFA's audience.
• Contributing to the long-term sustainability of the organisation by supporting fundraising initiatives and identifying development opportunities to increase EFA’s impact.
• Actively participating in the General Committee to steer the organisation’s strategic aims, while maintaining the flexibility to support cross-functional tasks in a small, dynamic team.

We’re a small team, so we work on this all together. There'll be a chance to get involved in different areas and space for autonomy to develop your own projects. We prioritise enthusiasm, care, and a desire to learn; self-starters and keen beans will particularly thrive.

Full job description linked here.

Commitment

We are looking for individuals based in Naarm/Melbourne or be able to regularly attend in person events and meetings in Naarm/Melbourne.

In terms of hours and working time, the role is flexible and there is a lot of autonomy in deciding how and when work should be completed. It is expected that the team spends approximately 7-14 hours per month undertaking their duties, inclusive of meetings. These hours are indicative only and the role will reasonably have quieter and busier peaks, in line with reporting, deadlines and events.

During our ‘quiet period’ (Dec - Jan), the Executive team acts as part of the organisation’s skeleton staff. However this commitment is nominal and will be shared across the Exec.

About you

To help build an effective, sustainable committee, we’re looking for people with a variety of viewpoints and areas of knowledge, who are passionate about the environment and love film.

We’re also passionate about having a wide variety of voices and so are keen to hear from people who identify as any of the following: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or First Nations; LGBTQIA+; youth/young person; woman and/or gender diverse; person with a disability; neurodiverse; person of colour; part of the CALD community.

About Environmental Films Australia

Environmental Films Australia is a volunteer-run charity and community group, based in Naarm (Melbourne), that promotes action through cinema, connection and community. Our purpose is to bring people together through a love of film to promote environmental action and thought.

We prioritise climate and environments through film, provide platforms for artists to showcase their work and spaces for people to exchange ideas and solutions. Our program navigates the relationship between humans and their environments and interrogates the way people think about the natural world.

We have been running since 2010, starting out as a weekend screening event in Palace Kino (as Environmental Film Festival Melbourne) and have since hosted festivals and events throughout Australia and online.

Why volunteer with us?

Join our passionate, values-driven team and use your skills to make a real impact. When you volunteer with us, you'll be part of a community of dedicated, like-minded people looking to make a difference in their communities and the country.

By joining our team, you'll get to:

• Inspire positive change by joining a movement of like-minded people. Be part of a fun, passionate team, all inspired by the power of filmmaking to create change.
• Work with and promote the world's best environmental filmmakers and artists.
• Share and develop your skills across a range of sustainability screenings and events.
• Gain experience in a dynamic arts festival environment.
• Enjoy complimentary access to EFA screenings and events.

For any questions, please feel free to reach out via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Executive and Committee Positions (Voluntary) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Position Descriptions are attached.