Overview
SFFILM is seeking two seasonal Instructors for the 2024 Summer SFFILM Youth Filmmakers Camp. This is an opportunity to apply filmmaking and storytelling, curriculum implementation, youth management and engagement skills in a hands-on workshop environment. SFFILM’s Youth Filmmakers Camp is designed to educate students interested in the field of visual storytelling, increasing students’ creativity and technical skills through hands-on and classroom instruction. The Camp Instructors work closely together to support classroom objectives and SFFILM Education’s goals to enrich young filmmakers through exposure to new artforms and to build upon existing skills.
The position of Camp Instructor is a full-time, temporary position working with campers 14-18 years old located in San Francisco. The hourly rate is $21 – $25/hr, based on experience, and the dates of the agreement are mid-June through August 6, 2024. During camp (July 8 – August 2) the typical daily schedule is 8:00am – 4:30pm. The Camp Instructors will not be scheduled for any hours the week of July 1st – 5th. This is an unpaid week, but will receive holiday pay for July 4th.
Application review will begin May 28th, but the position is open and accepting applications while this posting remains up.
Responsibilities
- Supervise campers in and out of the classroom setting.
- Assist in the design and implementation of inquiry-based and project-based lessons on film topics.
- Work closely with SFFILM Education department to implement the camp curriculum.
- Communicate with parents and guardians of campers.
- Assist with camp logistics, preparation, and inventory of equipment, materials, and resources.
- Co-lead lessons and break-out groups throughout pre-production, production, and post-production and daily tasks.
- Manage guest visits and lecturers.
- Manage a team of interns in assigning roles and tasks.
- Demonstrate a willingness to adapt and implement camp curricula in creative ways.
- Assist with camp load in, load out, and management of equipment.
Qualifications
- Experience in filmmaking, film, arts education, or related; could be current film student, active artist or filmmaker, teaching artist or educator
- Proficient knowledge of all steps of the production process and use of professional equipment (camera, lighting, sound, etc)
- Proficient knowledge of technical aspects of filmmaking and film equipment a plus
- Proficiency in using Apple computer software and editing systems, especially professional DSLR cameras and Premiere Pro
- Confidence and focus in busy classroom/film production settings
- Classroom management, conflict, and communication skills
- Experience working in youth education or community-based settings with diverse groups of young people between ages 13 – 18 a plus
- Organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to manage tasks and priorities, plan ahead, and communicate effectively
- Ability to adjust lesson plans to adapt to different learning abilities and needs
- Ability to maintain and nurture professional and positive relationships with campers, instructors, interns, and filmmaker guests
- Minimum 20 years of age
- Must be able to pass a LiveScan
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.