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Tech Coordinator

Overview

This position has been filled for the 2024 SFFILM Festival.

Under the supervision of SFFILM’s Tech and Operations Manager, the Tech Coordinator will support the execution of tech and A/V requirements for the 2024 SFFILM Festival. This includes all venue load-ins and load-outs, equipment installation and breakdown, as well as testing and operation, wherever tech and A/V support is needed. 

This position is expected to provide on-site support for the 5-day, in-person SFFILM Festival (April 24 – 28) in venues across the San Francisco Bay Area and to work in accordance with in-office requirements as determined by organization-wide and department policies. This position is paid hourly at the rate of $21 per hour and is eligible for overtime. Approximately 80 total hours are expected over the course of this assignment, with some night and weekend availability required, and the potential for some overtime hours. This position will begin part-time and hours will increase through the Festival dates. 

Responsibilities

  • Support technical needs for all 2024 SFFILM Festival events, as assigned by the Tech and Operations Manager 
  • Assist in the supervision of technical staff and projectionists across all Festival exhibition venues 
  • Participate in the execution of load-ins and load-outs for all exhibition venues, as well as event, office, and lounge spaces as needed 
  • Lead on-site testing of tech and projection equipment, including acting as host for filmmaker tech checks 
  • Support the execution of enhanced onstage events, as needed 
  • Support delivery and exhibition of alternative media – including Keynotes and Powerpoints – to all Festival venues 
  • Assist integration of video capture set-ups and team needs into existing venue configurations 
  • Advise others on proper operation of tech equipment, such as lighting, microphones, accessibility devices, and A/V for media presentations 
  • Support the set-up and execution of virtual Q&As and conversations for exhibition in a theatrical setting, as needed
  • Support the triage necessary to transition live events to a virtual format, whenever required 
  • Support other Operations team members and projects as needed 
  • Participate in festival wrap conversations and create written wrap materials as needed

Qualifications

  • Experience setting-up and operating basic audio-visual packages including microphones and PA systems, simple live music amplification, presentation and theatrical lighting, and media playback devices 
  • Experience managing specialized technical personnel and supporting timely equipment install and removal 
  • Experience and comfort supporting and trouble-shooting live events and familiarity with the pressures and challenges of onstage production with high-touch constituents
  • Familiarity with projection technologies and challenges, especially DCP 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with people of all levels of technical sophistication and experience 
  • Strong time management and personnel management skills 
  • Comfort working with media presentation and editing tools, including Keynote, Powerpoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and Davinci Resolve a plus 
  • Familiarity with virtual presentation tools and technology, as well as video conferencing platforms and basic production is a plus 
  • Comfort performing heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) 
  • Must be proactive, communicative, and able to work with minimal supervision 
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, to prioritize effectively, and to respond to last-minute requests 
  • Comfort in Google Drive, FileMaker, and Basecamp a plus 

SFFILM is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) in both its internal management and external programming. Since 2018, the organization has actively been working in collaboration with two Advisory Boards focused on accessibility and inclusivity and officially began work with a DEI consultant in 2019 to further invest in and build on that work. Candidates are invited to discuss their interest and involvement in DEAI practices in their cover letter, and ask us more about our DEAI process in their interview.

SFFILM, in accordance with federal and state law, is an equal-opportunity employer. SFFILM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth, medical condition, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, citizenship or veteran status. This nondiscrimination policy covers all candidates, staff members, interns, and volunteers.

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