| 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.
2005
Seasonal Job Titles and Brief Job Descriptions:
administration:
RECEPTIONIST
| due date |
February 4-27, 2005
|
| classification |
Temporary part-time position
|
| hours |
35 hours per week.
|
| salary |
$8/ hour
|
| 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
|
| 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 14, 2005 | Northwest
Film Center offices
1139 SW Eleventh Ave. Portland, OR 97205 |
Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer |
theatre
THEATRE MANAGER
| due date |
February 11-27, 2005
|
| classification |
Temporary part-time Position
|
| hours |
15-25 Hours per week.
|
| salary |
$9/ hour
|
| essential Job Functions: |
Public Speaking, scheduling, staff and volunteer
supervision and record keeping related to ticket sales
and cash receipts
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
Apply
in person by January 14, 2005 | Northwest
Film Center offices
1139 SW Eleventh Ave. Portland, OR 97205 |
Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer |
ticket services
CASHIER
| due date |
|
| classification |
Temporary Part-time position
|
| hours |
15-25 Hours per week. Must be available to
work evenings and weekends
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
Apply
in person by January 14, 2005 | Northwest
Film Center offices
1139 SW Eleventh Ave. Portland, OR 97205 |
Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer |
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