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The Portland International
Film Festival continues its tradition of leading audiences
to discover great cinema. As the premiere film and cultural event of
Oregon the Festival brings together film lovers and filmmakers from
around the world for two weeks in February with the belief that movies
can involve an audience by challenging, entertaining, and inspiring
them. In order to produce such an event, the Festival annually hires
a group of dedicated individuals to work both in the offices and theatres
associated with PIFF.
Basic requirements:
...- detail-oriented hard-workers with
strong organizational skills;
...- the ability to learn quickly;
...- should be able to work in a very fast-paced
environment;
...- knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access,
and Excel.
2004 Seasonal
Job Titles and Brief Job Descriptions:
administration
operations coordinator
| due date |
friday, nov 3, 2004 |
| classification |
Temporary part-time Position (1/5 - 3/12/04) |
| hours |
20-40 per week. |
| reporting to |
Northwest Film Center Director |
| responsibilites |
This person coordinates day-to-day operation of the Festival,
working directly with the Film Center office staff to supervise
theater staffing, track ticket sales and keep the Festival running
smoothly. The Operations Coordinator will: • Advertise and
promote volunteer and staffing opportunities to the community •
Organize volunteer staff recruitment and orientation meetings •
Assist in hiring and overseeing Festival staff • Oversee Festival
theater staff scheduling • Act as communications liaison between
the Film Center office and theater staff • Oversee production
and delivery of signage, program notes and materials sent to theaters
• Oversee advance ticket sales procedures • Other duties
as assigned |
| functions |
see responsibilities. |
| qualifications |
Ability to perform all essential job functions • Demonstrated
ability to communicate affectively in person and by telephone, meet
deadlines, work under pressure with minimal supervision and handle
unforeseen situations as they arise • Knowledge of film is
desirable Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Apply
in person by Dec. 26, 2003: Northwest Film Center offices 1139 SW
Eleventh Ave. Portland, OR 97205 Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative
Action Employer |
administration
receptionist
| due date |
friday, jan 16th 2004 |
| classification |
Temporary part-time position (2/13 - 2/28/04) |
| hours |
35 hours per week. Mon- Fri. 9am-5 pm |
| reporting to |
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| responsibilites |
The person filling this position will have a neat appearance,
good judgment, and ability to communicate with a wide variety of
people. • Handle incoming telephone lines; answer general
questions about programs, hours, fees, and events; direct calls
to other staff members as appropriate; greet and assist office visitors
• Coordinate special film screenings for high school students
• Other duties as assigned |
| functions |
see responsibilities. |
| qualifications |
Ability to perform all the essential job functions of this positions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person
and by telephone, meet deadlines, work under pressure wit minimal
supervision and handle unforeseen situations as they arise •
Prior office experience helpful Apply in person by January 6, 2004:
Northwest Film Center offices 1139 SW Eleventh Ave. Portland, OR
97205 Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer |
theatre
theatre managers
| due date |
friday, jan 16th 2004 |
| classification |
Temporary part-time Position (2/13 - 2/28/04) |
| hours |
15-25 Hours per week. |
| reporting to |
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| responsibilites |
This person will supervise theatre activities at off-site screening
venues during the Festival and in that capacity will: • Introduce
films • Oversee cashiers, volunteers, staff • Communicate
with Operations Manager and office daily to coordinate staff issues.
• Represent Festival to public • Other duties as assigned
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| functions |
Public Speaking, scheduling, staff and volunteer supervision and
record keeping related to ticket sales and cash receipts |
| qualifications |
Ability to perform all essential job functions of this position
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person
and by telephone, meet deadlines, work under pressure with minimal
supervision and handle unforeseen situations as they arise •
Knowledge of film is desirable Must be available to work evenings
and weekends. Apply in person by Dec. 26, 2003: Northwest Film Center
offices 1139 SW Eleventh Ave. Portland, OR 97205 Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer |
ticket services
cashiers
| due date |
friday, jan 16 2004 |
| classification |
Temporary Part-time position (2/13 - 2/18/04) |
| hours |
15-25 Hours per week. |
| reporting to |
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| responsibilites |
• Sell tickets, concessions, handle cash, count receipts.
• Assist other theater staff in the opening and closing of
the theater, as well as general upkeep of the facility. •
Represent the Festival to the public, answer customer questions
about screenings and Film Center programs. • Other duties
as assigned. |
| functions |
see responsibilites. |
| qualifications |
Ability to perform all the essential job functions of this positions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in person
and by telephone, meet deadlines, work under pressure with minimal
supervision and handle unforeseen situations as they arise •
Ability to handle cash and make change correctly • Knowledge
of film desirable Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Apply
in person by January 6, 2004: Northwest Film Center offices 1139
SW Eleventh Ave. Portland, OR 97205 Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative
Action Employer |
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