Festival Volunteer Coordinator

FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

CULTURE CAREERS • CONTRACT ROLE • GOA • SEPTEMBER- DECEMBER 2026

culturecareers.org • [email removed]

ENGAGEMENT

Project-based • 4 coordinators

REMOTE PHASE

Late Sep-Nov • Screening

ON-GROUND

10-22 Dec • Panaji, Goa

REMUNERATION

Discussed at shortlisting

ABOUT THE ROLE

Culture Careers is managing the volunteer programme for a major national arts festival in Panaji, Goa. We are looking for four experienced coordinators to support the programme across two phases: remote screening from late September to November, followed by full on-ground coordination from 10 to 22 December. The full on-ground commitment is non-negotiable.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

REMOTE PHASE | LATE SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER

• Conduct structured screening calls with volunteer applicants and assess them against role-specific criteria.
• Manage shortlists, documentation, and volunteer communication.
• Coordinate with the CultureCareers lead on pipeline progress.

ON-GROUND PHASE | 10-22 DECEMBER • PANAJI

• Deploy and supervise volunteers across multiple festival venues.
• Conduct daily briefings and shift handovers.
• Manage attendance, rotation, and real-time problem solving on the ground.
• Be the first point of contact for volunteers throughout the festival.
• Report daily to the Culture Careers lead.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• Direct experience managing volunteers, promoters, or on-ground teams at a festival, cultural event, exhibition, or large-scale public programme.
• Comfortable conducting structured phone or video screening calls.
• Strong knowledge of Goa, including its geography, venues, and local networks.
• Fully available in Goa from 1022 December 2026; full commitment is non-negotiable.
• Available remotely from late September for screening calls.
• Strong communication in English and Hindi; Konkani or Marathi is an advantage.
• Calm under pressure and comfortable in a fast-moving, multi-venue environment.

ADDITIONAL SKILLSETS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Communication: Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication.

Patience & Composure: Calm, patient and solution-oriented under pressure.

Agility & Initiative: Think on your feet, take ownership and respond quickly.

Adaptability: Comfortable adapting to changing environments and priorities.

Customer Service: Warm, professional and helpful approach.

Multitasking: Manage multiple priorities efficiently and deliver on time.

This job is not suitable for anyone unable to commit to the full time Goa deployment plus for somebody who is inexperienced in managing groups at an event or programme.

REMUNERATION / ADDITIONAL PERKS

Remuneration: TBD with shortlisted candidates

• Return flights to Goa.
• Accommodation for the full on-ground period.
• Local transport in Goa throughout the festival.

HOW TO APPLY

Email: [email removed]

Subject: Festival Coordinator Goa | [Your Name] | [Your City]

Include: your CV and answers to both questions (mentioned below)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Name a festival, event, or large-scale programme where you managed volunteers or on-ground teams. How many people did you manage and what was your specific role?

2. What is your connection to Goa and why does on-ground coordination there suit you?

culturecareers.org • [email removed]