Interns and Volunteers

Each semester, the Brattle Film Foundation looks for motivated students to work as interns on projects and assist with theatre operations. Certain volunteer positions are also open throughout the year. Positions and responsibilities are generally based on experience and interest but may also include ushering, online research, phone queries, proposal writing, database management, archives, publicity, marketing, fundraising, or general office support.

Internships for the current semester are filled, but see below to learn more about the positions typically available.

Volunteer Positions
Use the contact form to provide us with your name, contact information, qualifications, area(s) of interest, and availability.

Theatre Ushers/Concessions Assistants - The Brattle welcomes volunteers for usher and concessions assistant positions. Minimum commitment is one night weekly for two months. Get paid in movie passes!

Street Team - Earn free tickets as you work with other volunteers hanging posters in cafes and on bulletin boards, or passing out flyers in Harvard Square! Join the Brattle Street Team group on Facebook, or get in touch using our contact form.

Intern Positions
Use the contact form to provide us with your name, contact information, qualifications, area(s) of interest, and availability.

Design - Design for flyers, t-shirts, website, and other collateral. Be prepared to submit samples of previous design projects following your initial contact.

Development/Fundraising - Research grants, write sections of grants, track submissions and replies, contact potential funders for information on their grantmaking processes.

Photography - Assist in documenting events at the Brattle, including visits by special guests, film introductions, and panel discussions. Intern must supply own equipment (digital only).

PR/Marketing - Supervise and coordinate marketing efforts related to programming, including grassroots marketing, press communications, flyer design, information distribution, creation of press materials.

Special Events/Guests - Assist Associate Director with special events at the theater. Responsibilities include online research for partnerships, funders, and marketing, solicitation of guest attendance at events.

Sponsorship - Online research and phone inquiries to potential sponsors of film series or the organization as a whole, manage mailings and follow up with potential sponsors.