Jobs and Internships
SEASONAL POSITIONS & INTERNSHIPS
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
INTERN
2008 Mill Valley Film Festival
Options for both part time and full time seasonal positions
Reports To: Corporate Development Manager & Director
Part-time and full-time seasonal internships are available.
We are looking for candidates with minimum availability of one full day a week
from July 15th, 2008. Ideally candidates will be able to offer more availability
closer to the Festival dates (2nd – 12th October).
Summary:
The California Film Institute is seeking interns to provide administrative and
on-site assistance to the Development department in the run up to and during
the 31st annual Mill Valley Film Festival. The Development Department manages
numerous relationships with high level sponsors, individuals and in kind partners.
This internship is an excellent opportunity for a hard-working and motivated
individual to gain valuable experience assisting with key accounts at one of
the foremost Film Festivals in the country. Individuals will get a hands-on
understanding of non-profit organizations.
Responsibilities include:
• Providing administrative support for activities within the Development Department.
• Supporting the creation of accurate, well-documented tracking of sponsors,
and associated benefits.
• Supporting the collecting and tracking sponsors’ recognition for print, events,
tickets, electronic and product placement.
• Supporting on-site hospitality and events at the Festival.
• Support breakdown and delivery of all sponsorship signage on site at the Festival.
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:
• Keen attention to detail; superb organizational and administrative skills
• Strong multi-tasking ability
• Professional demeanor in email and on the phone.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced atmosphere, working with moving deadlines and
under pressure
• Ability to manage time effectively and bring projects to completion
• Must be able to drive to and from Mill Valley and San Rafael (Most work will
require working in the downtown San Rafael office).
• Proficient in Excel and Word
Compensation:
This is unpaid internship, however course credit may be available. There may
be the opportunity to participate in special projects according to each intern’s
areas of interest or expertise. Interns receive complementary tickets to the
Mill Valley Film Festival and the Smith Rafael Film Center as well as a CFI
membership.
Interns interested in non-profits will find this internship an excellent learning
opportunity. Previous interns have not only worked in our offices during the
planning stages, they have held positions of responsibility during the Film
Festival itself and other California Film Institute events, received glowing
letters of recommendation, and the appearance of the Mill Valley Film Festival
on their resume has assisted them in obtaining jobs in related fields.
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and resume to Ema Ripley, Corporate Development Manager
at development@cafilm.org. Please
indicate in your letter that you are applying for the “Development and Communications
Internship”.
No phone calls please.
MVFF COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERN
Seasonal Internship
The Mill Valley Film Festival is seeking an intern to assist with marketing
specialized films to community groups. We request that interns be available
to devote a minimum of 8-12 hours a week, Monday through Friday during normal
business hours. Start time August 1 continuing through the Festival Oct. 4 -14th.
Program Outreach
• Brainstorm with programming department to develop lists of target audiences
• Write template letter to organizations
• Determine benefits package offered in exchange for cooperation
• Review calendar for niche marketing
Administration
• Review and update niche marketing plan
• Review contacts in marketing databases
• Update contacts that currently exist, including Consulates
• Develop calendar and timeline for mailings and email blasts
• Develop final mailing lists and email lists
• Send out follow-up letters and emails
Direct Mail Campaign
• Develop flyers for specialized film
• Coordinate with Marketing and Publicity so that there is no duplication of
effort
• Send out letters in early September
Email Blast Campaign
• Develop email text for email blasts
• Send out first email three weeks before opening night
• Follow-up email one week before opening night
• Final email the day before the Festival opens
At Festival
• Meet with contacts at the theatre
• Serve as trouble-shooter as needs arrive
Post Festival
• Write thank you letters with Festival wrap & dates for 2008 MVFF
Qualifications
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented with attention to accuracy
• Comfortable working under pressure and driving deadlines
• Proficiency in Filemaker, Word on a Mac platform, design experience with photoshop
preferred
• Thorough understanding of the Internet
• Interest in Film
Compensation
This is unpaid internship, however course credit may be available. There may
be the opportunity to participate in special projects according to each intern’s
areas of interest or expertise. This is a great opportunity to be introduced
to film marketing and promotions. Interns receive complementary tickets to the
Mill Valley Film Festival and the Smith Rafael Film Center as well as a CFI
membership.
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to mvff@cafilm.org,
attention Janis Plotkin. This job will require working in our office in downtown
San Rafael (about 30 minutes north of San Francisco; 20 minutes from Berkeley).
MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL EDUCATION
INTERN
Seasonal Internship
Reports to Education Manager
The California Film Institute seeks an intern to support its Education program
during the 2006 Mill Valley Film Festival. The intern would work closely with
the CFI Education manager on the Festival’s In-Schools Program. This is a fantastic
opportunity to learn about the inner workings of one of the top film festivals
in the country and to meet filmmakers in a one-on-one setting.
We request that interns be available to devote a minimum of 8-12 hours a week,
Monday through Friday. There will be a flexible schedule during the festival.
Primary duties will include:
• Provide general programming support to the Education manager for the Festival’s
In-Schools program.
• Coordinate filmmaker visits to schools in Marin, San Francisco and the East
Bay.
• Assist with scheduling films
• Host filmmakers at the Festival’s In-Schools Program events.
• Provide or arrange transportation for visiting filmmakers
• Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Self motivated, energetic, film-wise, good with children and teens
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship, however course credit may be available. There
may be the opportunity to participate in special projects according to each
intern’s areas of interest or expertise. Complementary tickets to the Mill Valley
Film Festival, membership with the California Film Institute, as well as other
perks will be included for your time. Intern will be compensated for gas and
tolls when transporting filmmakers.
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to John Morrison, CFI Education Manager,
at education@cafilm.org. This internship
will require working in our San Rafael Offices and will start August 4.
No phone calls please.
MARKETING & PUBLICITY INTERN
Mill Valley Film Festival
Seasonal Position
Reports to MVFF Marketing Manager
The Mill Valley Film Festival is now in its 31st year and is seeking an intern
to assist in the Marketing & Publicity Department. This is an excellent opportunity
to gain an intensive work experience in a short amount of time, especially for
those thinking of a career in for-profit or non-profit publicity, public relations,
arts or entertainment industry marketing, advertising or working in independent
film.We request that interns be available to devote a minimum of 20+ hours a
week, Monday through Friday during normal business hours from August through
through October 31st. Scheduling of work can be flexible depending on candidate.
Primary duties:
• assist with compilation of publicity and marketing materials for publicity
partners and publications
• provide general administrative support to the Marketing & Publicity Department
(filing, faxing, copying, assist with mailings, sending emails, researching
contact names/numbers and general correspondence)
• assist with coordination and running of Festival Press Conference
• help identify positive press coverage to promote Festival
• assist in scheduling in-house photographers during the Festival
• assist in working with the Filmmaker Liaison to help schedule filmmaker interviews
with journalists
• help create and post news stories to MVFF website for “Seen at the Festival”
page
• assist in the preparation of press clippings; closing packets for publicity
partners, programming department and filmmakers
• assist Programming Department in the organizing publicity materials and making
video dubs
• additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• must be highly organized and detail oriented with attention to accuracy
• previous marketing, business communications and/or publicity experience helpful
but not necessary
• self-starter with an ability to take ownership of project and see it through
to completion
• excellent verbal and written communication skills and a good sense of humor
• comfortable working under pressure and driving deadlines and meeting deadlines
• proficiency in Filemaker, Word and Excel on a Mac platform
• experience in graphic and/or Web design helpful but not required
• thorough understanding of the Internet and its use as a marketing and promotion
tool
• interest in independent films useful but not required – please note that this
is not a film production internship
• positive, “can-do” attitude essential
Compensation:
This is unpaid internship, however course credit may be available. For the right
candidate, there also maybe the opportunity to participate in special projects
according to each intern’s areas of interest or expertise. Interns receive complementary
tickets to the Mill Valley Film Festival and the Smith Rafael Film Center as
well as a CFI membership.Our offices are located in downtown San Rafael (about
30 minutes north of San Francisco; 20 minutes from Berkeley).
How to apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Maureen
at programming@cafilm.org.
No phone calls please.
