Education

Overview

This position has been filled for the 2024 SFFILM Festival.

SFFILM’s Education department is seeking a motivated intern with an interest in education and film / media to support K-12 programming to join us this spring to develop skills and assist with outreach and event production. Our Education team serves more than 15,000 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 Education Intern reports to the Education Manager and will provide assistance in the SFFILM offices and onsite at schools and theaters for our Schools at the Festivals program and provide additional support to the Education Department as needed. The key undertaking will be preparing for and executing the 2024 SFFILM Festival (April 24 – 28). This is an excellent opportunity to learn about film / media education. The internship is based in-person in the Bay Area and is unpaid.

This internship requires a commitment of 2-3 days per week (approximately 12-20 hours per week). This position may occasionally involve attendance at events outside of normal business hours. The ideal start date is in February 2024, with an end date in early May 2024. Application review begins January 19 but will be rolling after that.

Opportunities and Outcomes

• Provide event support for Schools at the Festival screenings and school visits (may include venue set-up, ushering, greeting students and teachers, assisting with Q&As, and volunteer coordination).
• Develop outreach skills and gain knowledge of SFUSD, other Bay Area schools, and national afterschool programs serving K-12.
• Support with the expansion of offered resources through activities and study guides for K-12 students who attend in person or virtual screenings or events through Common Core Standards.
• Document Schools at the Festival and Education events through video and photo.
• Provide support through blog post and/or social media to highlight Education program.

Qualifications

• Passion for film/ media education, film festivals, and film organizations. 
• Interest in working with students ages K-12. 
• Good research skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to the SFFILM office, Bay Area schools, and theaters.
• Availability for morning/afternoon weekday screenings, as well as scheduled weekday hours in the SFFILM office.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Professional demeanor combined with an ability to have fun with kids.
• Must be able to express yourself clearly, thoroughly and mindfully.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficiency with Google Suite.
• Must be able to pass a LiveScan and provide results from a TB test.
• Experience teaching in classrooms or non-traditional learning environments a plus.
• Knowledge of SFUSD and the broader Bay Area education community a plus.

Benefits

• SFFILM is an internationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
• Great introduction and experience in film / media education and film festival in addition to exposure to aspects of outreach and event management.
• 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 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.

Overview

This position has been filled for the 2024 SFFILM Festival.

SFFILM’s Education department is seeking a motivated candidate with an interest in education and film/media to support K-12 programming. Our Education team serves more than 15,000 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 Education Coordinator position reports to the Director of Education and supports the Education Manager in all areas of program tracking and amplification, as well as managing and executing Festival filmmaker school visits. 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.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with students, families, and educators, and an affinity for outreach strategies. This role will require a comfort with written outreach initiatives to educators and families, while bringing strong attention to detail and interest in inspiring young students through filmmaker visits and in-person school day screenings.

This is a seasonal position with a start date of February 19, 2024 and an end date of May 9, 2024. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week and is paid hourly at the rate of $22 per hour. Application review begins January 22 but will be rolling after that.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting, coordinating, scheduling, managing and presenting in-person and virtual school visits of Festival filmmaker guests showing and discussing their films with Bay Area K-12 classrooms.
• Facilitate and moderate in-class discussions and Q&As between K-12 students and filmmakers.
• Transport guests to and from school visits.
• Maintain communications with teachers and filmmakers.
• Oversee the updating and collection of impact metrics for all Festival education programs, including but not limited to: number of programs presented, attendance, demographics, and qualitative assessments.
• Manage the deployment and successful response strategies of teacher and student surveys and survey results.
• Work with the Guest Office to schedule and communicate with attending Festival filmmakers.
• Provide other administrative and constituent support as needed.
• Provide additional program support to the Education Department as needed.
• Assist with additional in-person and virtual education programs and screenings during the Festival.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
• Experience working with youth in a K-12 educational setting.
• Strong public speaking skills; ability to speak to and command attention of large groups of students.
• Excellent computer skills. Knowledge of Google Suite, Zoom, Basecamp, FileMaker Pro, or Formstack is a plus.
• Background in arts education, filmmaking instruction and/or K-12 education.
• Self-directed with the ability to take initiative and anticipate actions needed.
• Must have your own vehicle to transport guests to and from visits. Mileage will be reimbursed. 
• Interest in film festivals or film organizations.
• Must be able to pass a LiveScan and provide results from a TB test.
• Experience teaching in classrooms or non-traditional learning environments a plus.
• Knowledge of SFUSD and the broader Bay Area education community a plus.

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.

This position is no longer accepting applications.