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Operations Internship

Internship

Summary

The SFFILM Operations Department is looking for a high-energy, dependable, organized team player to integrate into day-to-day activities leading up to and during our 2025 SFFILM Festival. This intern will work closely with the Operations Team on all aspects of festival and event production, assisting with preparation of our venues and events. The intern will leave the internship with a comprehensive overview of various elements of film festival event operations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to gain experience in event production, and who enjoys splitting time between in-office projects and on-site event execution. For the right candidate, internship projects could be structured for greater concentration in one of the below responsibility areas. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Interns should be available for approximately 8-10 hours/week (1-2 days in-office) leading up to the San Francisco International Film Festival, and will be expected to have at least 5 days of open availability where one could work a 6-8 hour shift during the SFFILM Festival dates (April 17 – 27). There are some potential evening and weekend events leading up to the Festival, and significant evening and weekend hours during the Festival.

Application review begins January 8, 2025.

Opportunities and Outcomes

Operations interns have the opportunity to learn about and develop real-world experience in all aspects of Operations team work. Interns will have the opportunity for growth and mentorship in the below areas, and will leave the internship with work samples and on-the-ground event experience and training.

Examples of projects include:

  • Production – learn valuable Production Assistant skills such as organizing inventory and setting up a basic press line, working closely with the rest of the production team
  • Volunteer Management – develop materials and outreach strategies to recruit and deploy new volunteers, including contributing to volunteer schedules, training materials and onsite management at events
  • Theater Operations – learn about and support all aspects of exhibition event production, including pre-event logistic prep and onsite execution during festival; learn from venue managers during the festival and support the front of house operations onsite
  • Hospitality Lounge and Special Events – with support and guidance from your supervisor, research food and beverage partners and donations and work to carry partners through from initial outreach to fulfillment; support venue design and set up, and support onsite execution
  • Customer Service and Administration – with the support of your supervisor, create resources for customer service management, including support of badge printing, and customer response both in person and online

Qualifications

  • Flexible, energetic, detail-oriented team player
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and interest in the manual/physical labor inherent in setting up and breaking down venues and events
  • Ability to multitask, exhibit consistent follow-through and work under time constraints.
  • Comfortable interacting with many different types of people (customers, patrons, filmmakers, sponsors, and event staff)
  • Knowledge of and experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Some familiarity with basic AV set-ups is a plus
  • Driver’s license and clean driving record is a plus
  • Minimum commitment of 8 hours per week (generally two days a week)
  • Expected commitment of approximately 30 hours during the 10-day festival
  • Some evening/weekend availability required

Benefits

  • SFFILM is an internationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)3 organization
  • Holistic introduction to the many facets of event production, and on-the-ground experience applicable to the film festival or general event industry
  • Excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a world class film organization and create personal connections
  • Complimentary 1-year SFFILM membership
  • Interns are able, and encouraged, to attend SFFILM preview screenings and events
  • Class credit (if applicable).
  • Resume and network builder
  • Unpaid, but great film perks!

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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