Contract | Goa | September to December 2026CultureCareers | India's specialist recruiter for the arts and cultural sectorABOUT THE ROLECultureCareers manages volunteer programmes for cultural clients across India. We are recruiting experienced coordinators for a client project in Goa, running across two phases: remote volunteer screening from late September to November, and full on-ground coordination across a two-week deployment..This is a senior on-ground role. You will be the person volunteers turn to when something goes wrong, across multiple venues, over consecutive days.WHAT YOU WILL DORemote phase, late September to NovemberConduct structured screening calls with volunteer applicants and assess them against role-specific criteriaManage shortlists, documentation and volunteer communicationCoordinate with the CultureCareers lead on pipeline progressOn-ground phase, December, GoaDeploy and supervise volunteers across multiple venuesRun daily briefings and shift handoversManage attendance, rotation and real-time problem solving on siteAct as first point of contact for volunteers throughout the deploymentReport daily to the CultureCareers leadWHAT YOU MUST HAVEDirect experience managing volunteers, promoters or on-ground teams at a festival, cultural event, exhibition or large-scale public programmeComfortable running structured phone or video screening callsStrong working knowledge of Goa: geography, venues and local networksFull availability in Goa across the December deployment. Exact dates confirmed at shortlisting. This is non-negotiableAvailability remotely from late September for screening callsStrong communication in English and Hindi.



Konkani or Marathi is an advantageCalm under pressure and comfortable in a rapid-moving, multi-venue environmentWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A COORDINATORCommunication. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. Composure. Calm, patient and solution-oriented when plans change. Initiative. Able to think on your feet, take ownership and respond quickly. Adaptability. Comfortable with shifting environments and priorities. Service. Warm, professional and helpful with volunteers and attendees alike. Multitasking. Able to hold several priorities at once and still deliver.This role is not suitable for anyone unable to commit to the full deployment, or without hands-on experience managing groups at an event or programme.REMUNERATION AND SUPPORTRemuneration discussed at shortlisting.Return flights to Goa, accommodation for the full on-ground period, local transport throughout, and daily meals.HOW TO APPLYEmail [email protected] Subject line: Festival Coordinator | Your Name | Your CityInclude your CV and answers to the questions below.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?What is your connection to Goa, and why does on-ground coordination there suit you?Which other cities have you worked in, and are you open to travel for future projects?CultureCareers places specialist talent across festivals, galleries, museums and cultural institutions in India. Applicants are considered for this role and kept in mind for future projects unless you tell us otherwise.

📌 Festival Volunteer Coordinator (Goa)
🏢 Culture Careers
📍 Goa