SFFILM

The Bay Area's home for the world's finest films and filmmakers.

Education

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.

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