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This position has been filled for the 2024 SFFILM Festival.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Box Office Manager will have a key role in customer service during the 2024 San Francisco International Film Festival. They will oversee the hiring, scheduling, and management of box office cashiers, as well as the setup and deployment of hardware. This role will also serve as a main point of contact for all accessibility accommodation requests, and will work closely with the Theater Operations team to ensure patrons requesting accommodations are taken care of. Working closely with our box office contractor (Boxcubed), this position will be expected to develop a strong understanding of our Agile ticketing software and all of SFFILM’s products, such as passes and memberships.
This position is expected to provide on-site support for the 5 day, in-person SFFILM Festival (April 24 – 28) in venues across the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as several pre-fest launch events, and to work in accordance with in-office requirements as determined by organization-wide and department policies. Some night and weekend availability is required.
Application review begins January 22 but will be rolling after that. This position is paid hourly at the rate of $23 per hour and is eligible for overtime. The start date for this position is March 4, 2024 and the end date is May 9, 2024.
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.
This position has been filled for the 2024 SFFILM Festival.
The Festival Lounge Manager is responsible for the design, build out, and management of the 2024 SFFILM Festival Lounge, a hospitality space that is open to all badge holders (including filmmakers, press, board, staff, donors, etc). Along with serving as the central gathering space during the festival, the Festival Lounge is also the location of Filmmaker Check-In, Press Check-In, and the default location for press lines during the Festival. Other staff workspace may also be part of the Lounge depending on location.
This role will oversee the Festival Lounge Assistant Manager and any other Lounge volunteers and staff. They will work closely with the Programming and Development departments on the goals and execution of Lounge events such as panels, mixers, and other parties. They will also work closely with the Development team on executing sponsor obligations and in-kind donations. The SFFILM Festival often creates partnerships with new hospitality venues each festival, so the Festival Lounge Manager is expected to be flexible and nimble in shifting priorities and plans, and may be part of the process of procuring the 2024 Festival Lounge venue. This position is a great fit for someone who is interested in both events and production work, as it can involve heavy production work, and also involves a high level of guest interaction.
This position will require extensive availability onsite at the Lounge venue in San Francisco leading up to and throughout the 5 day, in-person SFFILM Festival (April 24 – 28), as well as several pre-fest launch events, and will need to work in accordance with in-office requirements as determined by organization-wide and department policies. Some night and weekend availability is required.
Application review begins January 22 but will be rolling after that. The start date for this position is March 11, 2024 and the end date is May 9, 2024. This position is salaried at the rate of $1280 per week and is not eligible for overtime.
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 has been filled for the 2024 SFFILM Festival.
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 the 2024 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 3 days of open availability where one could work a 6-8 hour shift during the SFFILM Festival dates (April 24 – 28). There are some potential evening and weekend events leading up to the Festival, and significant evening and weekend hours during the Festival.
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.
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:
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.