From the official announcement:
Internship Announcement
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVALPOSITION: Internship (unpaid, college credit may be available)
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Oct-May, 2009/2010 (longer-term positions available)
COMMITMENT: Minimum 10-15 hours per weekJOB DESCRIPTION
The Center for Asian American Media seeks skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to assist with the planning and production of the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF), which takes place March 11-21, 2010. The internship consists of project-oriented tasks such as film research, database management, event planning, marketing, outreach, and archival work. These are part-time and unpaid positions (college credit may be available). Scheduling is flexible. The internship is best suited for a person willing to share and gain skills in the arenas of film programming, event planning, data management, and non-profit arts administration, with a sincere interest in Asian American and Asian media arts.
PROJECTS Internship projects include but are not limited to: • Processing film submissions • Assisting Festival's screening committees • Focused film research to develop retrospective and specialized programming • Maintaining Festival archives and databases • Developing articles and blogs for Festival website • Assisting with community outreach, marketing and guest relationsBENEFITS
Internships offer excellent opportunities to experience and participate in an exciting film and cultural event. Interns will get hands-on experience with festival planning and implementation, as well as gain exposure to the Asian American arts community.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Detail-oriented and team player
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and research skills
• Familiarity with Mac-based programs including Filemaker Pro, Excel, and Word
• Experience with graphic/design software including: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Web/Internet savvy: advance searching, social networking applications
• Works well independently in a small office environment as well as in public arenas
• Desire to learn about media arts organizing
• Knowledge or interest in Asian American independent media preferredTO APPLY
Please send a resume and a cover letter to:
Christine Kwon, Program Manager
145 9th St. #350, San Francisco, CA 94103 or
via email to christine@asianamericanmedia.org. Apply now. Positions open until filled.ABOUT SFIAAFF: The Center for Asian American Media presents the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) every March. The SFIAAFF is the nation's largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presenting 130 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. Since 1982, the SFIAAFF has been an important launching point for Asian American independent filmmakers as well as a vital source for new Asian cinema.
ABOUT CAAM: The Center for Asian American Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media. CAAM is an equal opportunity employer.
