Volunteer Funding Coordinator Lead

Phoenix Rising International Film Festival (PRIFF) is seeking a Volunteer Funding Coordinator Lead to support and oversee its funding and sponsorship activity for the 2026 season.

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in festival funding and partnerships, or for someone already working in a related field who wants to contribute their skills to an independent cultural organisation.

This is a part-time, volunteer role, initially offered on a rolling three-month basis, starting at the end of January.

The Funding Coordinator Lead will work closely with the festival’s core team to help structure, track, and progress funding and sponsorship opportunities. This is a coordination and oversight role rather than a cold-sales position, suited to someone who enjoys organisation, relationship management, and strategic thinking.

• Supporting the development and tracking of funding and sponsorship leads
• Assisting with outreach to potential sponsors, partners, and funding bodies
• Maintaining clear records of conversations, proposals, and follow-ups
• Helping shape sponsorship packages and funding materials where needed
• Acting as a point of coordination between the festival team and external partners

• Approximately one day per week initially
• Potential to increase to two days per week as activity grows
• Remote, flexible working, with regular check-ins

Should the volunteer stay on through the full festival, expenses cover:

• Reimbursement for travel costs within the London area
• Lunch expenses
• Free access to screenings and the awards ceremony

• Someone with an interest or background in arts funding, sponsorship, partnerships, or fundraising
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently while staying aligned with a wider team
• Passionate about supporting independent film and creative communities

Important note on commitment:
While this is a volunteer role, consistency and follow-through are essential. Funding and sponsorship relationships rely on trust, clarity, and professionalism, and we are looking for someone who can commit to seeing conversations through properly.

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The closing date for this position is 31/01/2026 at 23:59