Teaching
The Northwest Film Center School of Film and Young Filmmakers Program welcomes resumes from independent mediamakers with an interest in teaching part-time. Media-making background and commitment to media arts perspective a must. Academic credentials and teaching experience desirable but not required. Areas of expertise needed vary from year to year.
Resume, Filmography, and Reel on DVD to:
Education Director
NW Film Center
1219 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97205.
Fax: 503-294-0874
Opportunities
Festival Exhibition Intern
Festival Exhibition Interns will gain a working knowledge of festival production, operations, and coordination.
Hours:
Flexible hours, but a minimum of 12-15 hours per week is required.
Daytime, evening, weekday, and weekend shifts available.
Compensation:
This in an unpaid volunteer position.
Benefits:
The Intern may develop organizational, administrative, technical, and interpersonal skills which can later be applied in a wide range of employment situations. Interns may receive references and recommendations for future employment or education opportunities, and become qualified for consideration for specific job openings at the Film Center. Interns may attend regular admission Film Center Exhibition Program screenings free of charge.
Dates:
Mid-September through mid-December
Deadlines to apply:
All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on August 5, 2011.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Works with exhibition staff on basic activities associated with festival programming and operations. Assists staff in processing and viewing festival submissions. Duplicates printed and media materials and performs DVD duplication. May work on special projects related to film exhibition, programming, film archiving, and other areas.
Attributes and Qualifications:
A love of independent film is paramount. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently and creatively with limited resources. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written are preferred, along with the ability to create and maintain an organized and methodical workflow. Strong attention to detail is a must. ?Macintosh computer skills desirable.
To apply, send resume/cover letter to Ted Hurliman, Exhibition Program Manager:
| E-mail: |
ted@nwfilm.org |
| Mail: |
Ted Hurliman, Exhibition Program Assistant
Northwest Film Center
1219 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97205 |
Education Intern
Education Interns will gain a working knowledge of the operations and services of one of the country’s largest regional media arts centers and community film schools.
Hours:
Flexible hours, but a minimum of 12-15 hours per week is required.
Daytime, evening, weekday, and weekend shifts available.
Compensation:
This in an unpaid volunteer position.
Benefits:
The Intern may develop organizational, administrative, technical, and interpersonal skills which can later be applied in a wide range of employment situations. Specific skills in film and video production may be learned, including operation of cameras, projectors, and editing software. Interns may receive references and recommendations for future employment or education opportunities, and become qualified for consideration for specific job openings at the Film Center. Interns may attend regular admission Film Center Exhibition Program screenings free of charge.
Dates:
Fall Term - mid-September through mid-December
Winter Term - mid-January through late April
Summer Term - mid-June through late August
Deadlines to apply:
Winter Term
Deadline: December 16, 2011
Summer Term
Deadline: May 25, 2012
Fall Term
Deadline: August 24, 2012
Duties and Responsibilities:
Works with education staff on basic activities associated with equipment maintenance/checkout, inventory control, public inquiries, customer service, registration, and promotion/marketing. Assists staff in monitoring use of the School of Film facility. Assists with assembling and testing equipment for instructional use. Cleans, arranges, and sets up rooms for classes and workshops. Duplicates printed and media materials and performs DVD duplication. May work on special projects related to student recruitment, curriculum development, youth media festival coordination, film archiving, and other areas.
Attributes and Qualifications:
Ability to work independently and creatively with limited resources.
Organized and methodical with strong attention to detail.
Macintosh computer skills desirable; basic knowledge of film and/or video equipment preferred.
To apply, send resume/cover letter to Pam Minty, Education Program Manager:
| E-mail: |
pam@nwfilm.org |
| Mail: |
Northwest Film Center
Attn: Pam Minty/Education Internship
1219 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205 |
