Education

Education Program Coordinator

Overview

SFFILM Education is seeking a motivated candidate with an interest in education and film/media to support our year round education and family programming.

SFFILM Education serves more than 12,000 students and teachers every year, from kindergarten through college, to develop media literacy, cultural awareness, global understanding and a lifelong appreciation of cinema. SFFILM Education aims to cultivate students’ imaginations, prepare them for filmmaking careers and empower them to succeed in a media-saturated world.

The Youth Education Program Coordinator assists the Associate Director of Education by managing our Filmmakers in the Classroom Program, Summer Youth Filmmaking Camp, and provide general support across SFFILM Education activities throughout the year. This position assists in the programming and coordination of all schools, youth, and family programs during the SFFILM Festival. The position is also responsible for coordinating evaluation design and impact measure of our core education programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in both educational and film settings, and an affinity for providing cultural experience to young people in the Bay Area.

The Education Program Coordinator role will serve as a 32 hours/week salaried position from August to December 2019, and transition into a full time role in January 2020.

Please email resume and cover letter to bgriffin@sffilm.org to apply

Responsibilities

Manage the Filmmaker in the Classroom (FITC) program including: class selection, supervision of filmmaker instructors and interns, and tracking equipment needs.
Assist FITC filmmaker instructors in preparing lesson plans, materials, and resources for FITC sessions.
Work closely with Associate Director of Education in selection process for the SFFILM Festival, including family films, youth works, and family shorts.
Manage and support Screenings for Schools screenings and school visits, which may include: venue set-up, ushering, management of teachers and student guests, leading Q&As, and volunteer coordination.
Manage Young Filmmakers Camp including: instructor hiring, outreach and camper recruitment, venue selection, and equipment needs.
Coordinate evaluation design and impact measurement for core education programs: Screenings for Schools, Schools at the Festival, and Filmmakers in the Classroom
Assist with management and design of email outreach to educators and other potential participants.
Assist with management of database of teachers, education professionals, et al.
Manage and support hiring of interns, teaching artists, and guest artists for various workshops, residencies, and events.
Design curriculum materials, working closely with educators to create film study guides and other educational materials.
Provide additional program support to Education Department as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in arts education or related humanities field.
2+ years experience in arts education. Background in K-12 education preferred.
Experience with film festivals or film organizations.
Experience and confidence working with students of all ages.
Experience teaching in classrooms or non-traditional learning environments preferred, but not required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Strong public speaking skills; ability to speak to and command attention of large groups of students.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced working environment.
Knowledge of SFUSD and the broader Bay Area education community.
Understanding and appreciation of media literacy and the use of film as an educational resource.
Excellent computer skills, including: Outlook, Word, Excel, Basecamp, FileMaker Pro
Comfort with numbers and data analysis.
Experience with basic film production. Proficiency with digital video cameras and editing a plus, but not required.
Proficiency in many Adobe Creative Cloud programs a plus, but not required.
Professional demeanor combined with an ability to have fun with kids.
Ability to travel to school sites around the Bay Area.
Self-directed with the ability to take initiative and anticipate actions needed.

Assistant Camp Instructor

Overview

SFFILM Assistant Camp Instructors are hourly employees that facilitate our Young Filmmakers Summer Camp programs during the 2019 summer season. The Assistant Camp Instructor works closely with the Lead Program Instructor to support classroom objectives. SFFILM’s Young 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. SFFILM Education’s goal is to enrich young filmmakers through exposure to new artforms and to build upon existing skills.

The position of Assistant Camp Instructor is a 4-week full-time seasonal position working with high school aged campers located in San Francisco.

Dates: July 8 – August 2
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm, week days

Please email your resume and cover letter to bgriffin@sffilm.org to apply.

Responsibilities

Supervise campers in and out of class
Design and implement inquiry-based and project-based lessons on film topics
Work closely with Program Instructor to implement camp curriculum
Assist with camp logistics and preparation and inventory of materials and resources
Lead break-out groups throughout pre-production and production, and assist with post-production as necessary
Manage team of interns in assigning roles and tasks
Demonstrate a willingness to adapt and implement camp curricula in creative ways

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in cinema, arts, arts education, or related
At least two years experience
As an active artist or filmmaker
As a teaching artist or educator
Working in public schools or community-based settings with diverse groups of young people between ages 13 – 18
Proficiency in using Canon DSLRS cameras and Apple products
Proficiency in using Apple computer software and editing systems
Confidence and focus in busy classroom/film production settings
Strong classroom management skills
Strong 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, and interns
Minimum 21 years of age
Must be able to pass a LiveScan and provide results from a TB test

Youth Education Intern

Overview

The Education Department is seeking a motivated intern with an interest in education and production experience to support our year round education programming and Filmmakers in the Classroom (FITC) program.

The Education Intern will assist in the classroom as a FITC teaching and production assistant, provide assistance in the SFFILM offices and onsite at schools and theaters for our Screenings for Schools program, and provide additional support to the Education Department as needed.

The Education Intern reports to the Education Program Coordinator.

Please email a single PDF of your resume and cover letter to hr@sffilm.org to apply. Specify which internship you are applying for in the Subject Line; if you are applying for multiple internships, list all in the Subject Line. Deadline to apply is Tuesday September 3rd.

Responsibilities

Attend all scheduled FITC sessions (1-2 hours per session) at designated school sites.
Transport and manage SFFILM video equipment used at each FITC session and return to SFFILM office after each session, as needed.
Support a filmmaker instructor as a FITC teaching and production assistant.
Provide adult supervision and work directly with students (ages will vary from 4th thru 12th grade) to help them produce film projects.
Document the FITC program thru regular photo and video coverage.
Assist the filmmaker instructor in preparing lesson plans, materials, and resources for FITC sessions.
Assist the filmmaker instructor with editing of FITC projects.
Research children’s and family films for Schools at the Festival and other Education Program screenings.
Assist with educator outreach.
Provide event support for Screenings for Schools screenings and school visits (may include venue set-up, ushering, greeting students and teachers, assisting with Q&As, volunteer coordination).
Provide additional program support to Education Department as needed.

Requirements

Strong desire to work with children and/or teens in a classroom setting.
Experience with basic film production, including demonstrated proficiency with digital video cameras and Final Cut Pro.
Previous classroom or teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Passion for both film and education/teaching.
Experience working with media on the web.
Good research skills.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to school sites around the Bay Area.
Availability for morning/afternoon weekday classroom sessions, as well as scheduled weekday hours in the offices.
Ability to take direction and work independently, as well as work as a team to support both the filmmaker instructor and the classroom teacher.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Professional demeanor combined with an ability to have fun with kids.

Filmmaker School Visit Coordinator

Overview

The Filmmaker School Visit Coordinator will support the Associate Director of Education and Schools at the Festival Program by selecting, coordinating, scheduling, managing and presenting all in-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 position lasts from February 4 through May 3. It will be part time leading up until the Festival, then 40 hours per week during the two weeks of the Festival.

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

Qualifications

Excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience working with kids in a K-12 educational setting
Comfortable with public speaking
Educational background in filmmaking, film studies, and(or) education
Must have your own vehicle

The Art & Science of Lucasfilm

This program series brings professionals from Lucasfilm together with Bay Area middle and high school students to demonstrate the intersection of art and science in the entertainment industry. Lucasfilm directors, supervisors, artists, and engineers lead students through behind-the-scenes, interactive multimedia presentations and particiate in in-depth discussions and Q&As.

Contact

To learn more about The Art & Science of Lucasfilm, please contact our Education department at education@sffilm.org.