Election

Why join Campus Cinema Committee?
・Hands-on experience in the film industry
・Curate our cinema programmes
・Meet and work with other film enthusiasts
・Free entry to all our screenings and events

About the Committee and Election
Each applicant will create a manifesto and/or video to outline why you have the capabilities to handle the role, any changes you’d like to make in your position, and your love of cinema. Please upload these to the election section of our Students’ Guild page and send to campus-cinema@groups.exeterguild.com.

You will also have the chance to demonstrate yourself at our events listed on the last image of this post.
When applying for a role, don’t feel pressured if you haven’t got loads of experience. Each role has a learning curve and our current committee will help train you in the responsibilities in your new position.

Committee members are expected to attend both weekly screenings as often as possible to help set up equipment, work on your roles, and enjoy the film of course!

If you have any questions, or wish to find out more about each position, come to one of our events listed at the end of this post or send us a message via email or our social media platforms.
・Nominations Period: TBA
・Voting Period: TBA

President
0 Positions Available

What you will do:

Ensure the M&D Room is booked, DCPs (films) have been sent on time, risk assessments and activities are submitted and other essential administrative roles.
Organise extra screenings and collaborations.
Delegate jobs and ensure everyone knows how to do their job effectively.
Liaise with our projectionist and the Students’ Guild and ensure the society meets Guild requirements.
Oversee committee, audience feedback and more.

Qualities for the role:

A passion for cinema and our society.
High organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and challenging circumstances. This is a role that requires dedication and the ability to devote a significant amount of time and effort into the society.

Vice President
0 Positions Available

What you will do:

Plan and run our film votes to curate our cinema programmes.
Write and edit synopses for our films and ensure they fit the requirements of our programme brochures.
Organise elections and society meetings.
Assist the President(s) in sharing the responsibilities of their role.

Qualities for the role:

A willingness to learn about the society and understand the responsibilities of other roles.
Have a good knowledge of cinema, not just well-known titles. We like to have a diverse programme of films.
Professionalism and teamwork

Treasurer
0 Positions Available

What you will do:

Organise and operate the box office where tickets and snacks are sold.
Provide customer service to attendees at the box office.
Keep track of society income and expenditure.
Insure invoices and other handling of cash is done securely and correctly.
Offer recommendations to the President/VP based on expenditure/income.
Learn how to handle society finances. We don’t expect previous experience and we provide training! J

Qualities for the role:

Organisational skills.
Trustworthiness and reliability.
Knowledge of Excel/spreadsheets is useful in this role.

Fundraising Officer
0 Positions Available

What you will do:

Look into new ways to support Campus Cinema. You will be responsible for looking into grant schemes, funding programmes, sponsorships, and other places to work with wider community and raise funds for our society.
Contact institutions such as Film Hub South West, BFI, and more.
Keep up to date with the Students’ Guild and their support, such as the alumni fund.

Qualities for the role:

Professionalism and the ability to correspond with companies regarding finances and our society.
Enthusiasm to look for and apply for initiatives that will help us meet the objectives of Campus Cinema.
Teamwork with all members of our committee, especially the President/VP, Treasurer, and Social Secretary.

Social Secretary
0 Positions Available

What you will do:

Organise events outside of regular screenings, such as pub crawls, collaborations with other societies, and talks.
Communicate with venues and other organisations
Organise and create our popular Old Firehouse quizzes.
Create event risk assessments.
Organise committee meets, such as the Christmas meal.

Qualities for the role:

Sociable and friendly!
A wide array of film knowledge to create film quizzes and film-related events.
Creativity and insight into what socials we should have outside our regular screenings.
Being keen and active with our membership to ensure we cater towards their interests.

Website and Publicity Officer
0 Positions Available

What you will do:

Maintain and update the Campus Cinema website and Guild page. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a tech whiz!
Maintain our social media platforms by regularly posting stories and advertisements to increase engagement.
Create the graphics used to promote our cinema such as printed A4 posters, Facebook and Instagram advertisements, and more.
Manage our physical supply of quad cinema posters.

Qualities for the role:

General computer literacy and a willingness to learn.
Creativity and ability to create advertising graphics. Society information needs to be displayed clearly but grab attention.
A desire to find new ways promote Campus Cinema to students and the wider Exeter community.

Campus Cinema (M&D Room), Devonshire House, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4PZ

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