STUDENT

STEERING

COMMITTEE

*Please note: applications for the 2025 CFF Student Steering Committee will open later this year. Please stay tuned for more information!

The CFF Student Steering Committee invites residents of New York City and the surrounding region who are between the ages of 18-24 to participate in an ambassador program about climate change, film, media, and the arts.

With the support of the CFF team, the Committee engages with different aspects of organizing an impact-driven film festival, including: curating a Climate Film Club screening; voting for a Student Steering Committee’s Choice Award at the September 2025 Festival; writing guest posts for the CFF newsletter; meeting like-minded, dedicated peers in pursuit of climate action; and providing critical assistance and perspectives on the climate crisis from the point of view of NYC-based youth.

Student Steering Committee members are selected from across the five boroughs and beyond. The group meets on a monthly basis. Participants additionally have the opportunity to both attend in-person screenings and workshops throughout the year and to collaborate hands-on with the CFF core volunteer team during the annual Festival in September.

VOLUNTEER WITH CFF

Position: 2025 Student Steering Committee Volunteer 

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with fellow committee members to contribute creative ideas and strategies for youth engagement in climate-related film initiatives.

  • Assist in the planning and execution of youth-focused events, screenings, and workshops (e.g. organizing monthly Film Club screenings; contributing to the monthly newsletter).

  • Actively participate in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative ways to amplify the impact of films in shaping environmental awareness in youth spaces.

  • Engage with the wider community to promote youth involvement in the Climate Film Festival.

  • Aid in the evaluation and considerations of submitted films for the Student Steering Committee’s Choice Award.

  • Contribute to social media campaigns, outreach efforts, and other promotional activities aimed at attracting younger audiences.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Applicants must be students or individuals who are 18-24 years old.

  • Located in or within an easy commute to New York City.

  • Passion for environmental sustainability and a strong interest in the intersection of film and climate change.

  • Enthusiastic about working collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively convey ideas.

  • Creative mindset with a willingness to contribute innovative perspectives.

  • Availability to commit to regular in person and virtual meetings and events leading up to and during the festival.

APPLICATION DEADLINE


*Please note: applications for the 2025 CFF Student Steering Committee are now closed. Please stay tuned for future application cycles!


If you have any questions, please send an email to team@climatefilmfest.com.