STUDENT-Park Productions - Festival Coordinator

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

3h

About The Position

The two Park Productions Festival Coordinators plan and produce the Ithaca Short Film Festival, which takes place during the spring semester. Planning begins in the fall with the call for submissions, scheduling, and promotion. In the spring, coordinators oversee film judging and selection and promote the festival. They recruit and manage student judges, coordinate event logistics with Cinemapolis, collaborate with the Park Productions Marketing Team, host the festival, welcome guests and filmmakers, and present awards. They also develop creative ideas to make the festival more engaging each year.

Coordinators do not have regular scheduled hours. They are invited, but not required, to attend a weekly 45-minute Managers Meeting. They are expected to meet periodically with each other and the Director to work on tasks. Most hours occur during the spring semester as the event approaches. Applicants must be current Ithaca College students. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. The hiring rate is $16.30 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be a current Ithaca College student.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong love for films.
• Interest in film festivals and working with filmmakers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and manage a team of student judges to watch and judge film submissions.
• Communicate professionally with Cinemapolis about event logistics.
• Coordinate with the Park Productions Marketing Team to promote the call for submissions and the event.
• Host the festival, welcome guests and filmmakers, and present awards.
• Develop creative ideas to make the festival more engaging each year.
• Meet periodically with the other coordinator and the Director to work on tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed