Nostos Retreat Coordinator
Job Description
Freelance · Remote
About Nostos
Nostos Screenwriting Retreats organises intensive two-week residential retreats for screenwriters at Villa San Cornelio in Arezzo, Tuscany — combining workshops, individual mentorship, and dedicated writing time with acclaimed mentors. Nostos runs up to four retreats per year and is expanding into directing labs and online mentorship sessions.
The Role
A varied, hands-on freelance role covering the full retreat cycle — from managing applications and writer communications to updating our website and liaising with partners. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who communicates warmly and clearly, manages multiple threads simultaneously, and has a genuine interest in film and storytelling.
Writer & Mentor Communications
- Email correspondence with writers, mentors, and retreat staff throughout the retreat cycle
- Managing retreat invitations, confirming places, and overseeing writer participation from selection to arrival
- Coordinating online mentorship sessions and one-to-one consultations between writers and mentors
Submissions & Applications
- Managing the submissions process via FilmFreeway, including review coordination and tracking
- Liaising with scholarship and promotional partners (e.g. Film Fatales, PAGE Awards)
Admin, Communications & Content
- Google Workspace and Notion administration; supporting payment processing via Wix
- Updating the website (Wix), sending newsletters, and managing the mailing list
- Creating graphics in Canva; occasional social media posts and Linktree updates
- Liaising with partner organisations for newsletter swaps and promotional collaborations
About You
- Excellent written English; Italian a bonus
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently
- Confident with digital tools: Google Workspace, Wix, Canva, Notion, FilmFreeway (training provided)
- A genuine interest in film, screenwriting, or the arts
To apply or find out more: [email protected]
Gehalt: Bis zu 25,00€ pro Stunde
Leistungen:
Arbeitsort: Homeoffice
