Are you someone with a strong sensibility of how to bring a brand to life via merchandising? We’re looking for a merchandise coordinator for the annual True/False Film Fest who has an appreciation for the cultural mission of Ragtag Film Society and wants to apply their savvy to our team.
Merch Coordinator – True/False Film Fest
Duties Include:
- Working with the festival art direction, determine the line-up of festival merchandise and the designs for each item;
- Source suppliers for all festival merchandise, placing orders, managing production of merchandise, and managing sales of all merchandise;
- Ensure that all merchandise is produced in time for distribution or sale;
- Displaying and selling merchandise on site at festival venues;
- Recruiting, scheduling, and managing festival merchandise store managers and volunteers;
- Act as one of the merch store managers during the Fest;
- Tracking Fest inventory of merchandise;
- Manage the online merchandise store and fulfill online orders between mid-November and mid-March; turn the online store off during the Fest, and back on again after doing post-Fest inventory.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and traits:
- Superb customer service skills;
- A creative eye for design and display curation;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Ability to lift 25lbs
- Highly organized, attentive to detail;
- Self-driven individual with the desire to be part of a cultural organization that has a positive impact on its communities;
- Computer savvy, including Shopify, GSuite platforms, Zoom, Slack, and Airtable, and confidence with other database use;
- Manufacturer/vendor knowledge and relationships preferred.
Compensation & Culture: This role is a part-time independent contractor position with a non-profit in Columbia, Missouri. We offer a results-oriented work environment, flexibility in setting your own schedule, and a collaborative culture supportive of innovation. Compensation is a flat stipend of $4,500 for the 2026 Fest season.
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter telling us why you should be our Merch Coordinator, along with your current resume and at least two references. Send all materials to Lindsey Arrington at [email protected]. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis; the ideal candidate would start November 1, 2025