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Virtual Hospitality Coordinator

Overview

The Virtual Hospitality Coordinator works with the Special Events team, Guest Office team, and Operations team to produce virtual events during the 2021 SFFILM Festival, including things like happy hours, filmmaker mixers, trivia events, and more. This role will work nights and weekends during the festival, serving as the point person for virtual hospitality execution.

This is a full-time temporary position from March 8th to April 23rd. This position can be done entirely remotely, with recognition that meetings and festival activities happen in the Pacific Time Zone.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and execute approximately six virtual hospitality events during the ten days of the SFFILM Festival.
  • Work with the Special Events team and members of other departments on event programming, including some creative planning and decision making.
  • Project manage event execution, including collection of graphic design needs, digital assets, invitations and guest lists, and post-event reporting.
  • Work with the Development team on any sponsor recognition needs.
  • During events, offer minor technical support and troubleshoot common technical issues.
  • Create written communication for event guests, including FAQs and copy for invitations, and ensure all staff understand event protocols.

Qualifications

  • Highly comfortable learning new systems and platforms.
  • Experience producing fun community events (at any scale).
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong writing skills/ability to articulate customer service .
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Pay rate: $18 per hour, eligible for overtime pay
This role’s hours may vary, anticipating approximately 30-40 hours a week. This position can be done completely remotely.

Due to current health restrictions, all interviews will take place over Zoom, with a preference for video. If we reach out to you for an interview, please let us know if you require any technical accommodations or support.

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.

Production Assistant

Overview

The Production Assistants provide production support across all Operations departments as scheduled by the Production Manager.

This is a full-time temporary position from March 29th to April 23rd, 2021. This position must be based in the Bay Area.

Responsibilities

  • Support the build out of an outdoor exhibition venue and party and reception venues, as needed.
  • Support the load in and load out of all festival spaces, including outdoor exhibition venues, party and reception venues, and festival office space.
  • Set up / install festival signage.
  • Provide production support for Live & Onstage events as needed.
  • Work with the Production Manager on the movement of production equipment, furniture, product, materials, and green room provisions to various venues throughout the festival.
  • Conduct equipment and supply moves to and from storage units and ensure units are maintained, organized, and clean at all times.
  • Load out back into Presidio offices post-fest, making sure inventory is accounted for and organized.

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication, decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Professional attitude and demeanor.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Ability to anticipate needs and take direction.
  • Ability to think and act quickly under pressure.
  • At ease interacting with people with vastly different backgrounds and roles.
  • Able to move and lift heavy equipment.
  • Comfortable with long hours during festival.
  • Basic construction skills.
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
  • Comfort driving in Bay Area and knowledge of Bay Area geography is a plus.

Pay rate: $20 per hour, eligible for overtime pay
This position will be expected to work overtime during the SFFILM Festival.

Due to current health restrictions, all interviews will take place over Zoom, with a preference for video. If we reach out to you for an interview, please let us know if you require any technical accommodations or support.

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.

Theater Operations Manager

Overview

The Theater Operations Manager is responsible for all front of house needs for one outdoor exhibition venue. The Theater Operations Manager hires, trains, and manages a team of Venue Managers, serving as the Lead Venue Manager onsite. This role is responsible for developing customer service protocols, health and safety procedures, signage and equipment needs for a brand new outdoor venue. The Theater Operations Manager sets the tone for the customer experience, and is responsible for maintaining consistency and high standards in all exhibition-venue customer interactions. The Theater Operations Manager synthesizes information and constituent needs across all festival departments to make sure Venue Managers are empowered with the information necessary for a smooth experience.

This is a full-time temporary position from February 22nd to April 23rd. This position is mostly remote, but should be based in the Bay Area due to some required in-office and onsite time both leading up to and during the festival.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Operations Manager and Operations Coordinator on the hiring of all Venue Managers.
  • Schedule, train and manage all Venue Managers and volunteers, as needed.
  • Manage Theater Operations budget lines, including staffing.
  • Update and maintain all theater operations guides & documents, including updating the Theater Operations Manual and training presentation.
  • Work with the Operations Coordinator on COVID-19 heath and safety procedures.
  • Work with the Production Manager on venue signage and equipment needs, load ins, and load outs.
  • Work with the Special Events team to ensure smooth show and talent flow for all big nights.
  • Work with the Box Office to develop customer service best practices for all aspects of ticket sales, rush, and refund scenarios.
  • Work with the Tech and Media Manager and Operations Manager to manage flow of technical and program information each day of the festival.
  • Manage information updates across systems to ensure information is accurate, including the Grid, Tech Sheets, Production Request Forms, and more as necessary
  • Create and maintain venue resources and documents on Basecamp, including updating and uploading documents daily during the festival.
  • Complete a post-festival inventory and organization of all theater operations supplies & equipment.
  • Submit final payable hours for all Venue Managers.
  • Create a written wrap report and summary of all necessary timeline and budget info.

Qualifications

  • Must have experience with film festival theater operations.
  • Must be comfortable working in Excel.
  • Superior customer service, communication and delegation skills.
  • Experience hiring, managing and training staff; experience building large teams is a plus.
  • Experience working within predetermined budgetary goals.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines across several Festival spaces while maintaining high quality of work.
  • Ability to understand how Theater Operations fit into the big pictures goals of the entire festival.
  • Excellent decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable with the heavy lifting and labor inherent in loading in and out of festival sites.
  • Comfort with Filemaker a plus.
  • Comfort in Photoshop, Visio, PowerPoint/Keynote a plus.

Pay rate: $20 per hour, eligible for overtime pay
This position will be expected to work overtime during the SFFILM Festival.

Due to current health restrictions, all interviews will take place over Zoom, with a preference for video. If we reach out to you for an interview, please let us know if you require any technical accommodations or support.

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.

Education Intern

Overview

The Education Department is seeking a motivated intern to support our Schools at the Festival (SATF) program in April.

Responsibilities

The Youth Education Intern will assist the Director of Education and School Visit Coordinator in the preparation and implementation of all Schools at the Festival programming. Tasks will include helping preview films, coordinating outreach for Bay Area educators, developing curriculum materials, providing administrative support, assisting our virtual education screening & classroom visits, and providing any additional support to the Education Department as needed.

This is an unpaid internship from February 1 to April 30. While the role is mostly remote, Bay Area candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

  • Strong desire to work with children and/or teens in an educational setting.
  • Excellent research and writing skills.
  • Ability to take direction and work independently, as well as work on a team.
  • Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
  • Previous classroom or teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Background in filmmaking and/or film studies is preferred but not mandatory.

Due to current health restrictions, all interviews will take place over Zoom, with a preference for video. If we reach out to you for an interview, please let us know if you require any technical accommodations or support.

SFFILM is committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) in 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. SFFILM believes that increasing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion is an ongoing and long-term process that is vital to our success as an organization and the impact of our programs.

SFFILM welcomes candidates with diverse professional and personal backgrounds and experiences to apply. 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.

Filmmaker School Visit Coordinator

Overview

The Filmmaker School Visit Coordinator will support the Director of Education and Schools at the Festival Program by selecting, coordinating, scheduling, managing and presenting all online virtual school visits of Festival filmmaker guests to Bay Area K-12 classrooms. Films are selected to support the curriculum of a range of grade levels and subject areas, and all visits are interactive experiences with opportunities for students to engage with filmmakers, industry professionals, and subject area specialists in post-screening discussions and Q&As. Visits also allow the artists the opportunity to gain valuable feedback from younger audiences. All programs are developed in alignment with Common Core and California Educational Standards for Media Literacy.

This is a part-time temporary role from February 8 to March 5 and full-time temporary from March 8 to April 23. This role can be performed remotely, and we will gladly consider candidates from outside the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for selecting, coordinating, scheduling, managing and presenting all in-school visits of Festival filmmaker guests to Bay Area K-12 classrooms to show and discuss their films.
  • Virtual Event Producing as needed, including talent communication, scheduling tech checks, leading tech checks, send participant guide.

Qualifications

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Experience working with youth in a K-12 educational setting
  • Comfortable with public speaking (in the virtual setting)
  • Background in filmmaking, film studies, and/or education through either work experience or education

Pay rate: $17.50 per hour, eligible for overtime pay
This position will be expected to work overtime during the SFFILM Festival.

Due to current health restrictions, all interviews will take place over Zoom, with a preference for video. If we reach out to you for an interview, please let us know if you require any technical accommodations or support.

SFFILM is committed to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) in 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. SFFILM believes that increasing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion is an ongoing and long-term process that is vital to our success as an organization and the impact of our programs.

SFFILM welcomes candidates with diverse professional and personal backgrounds and experiences to apply. 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.