What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Film Camp Coordinator position at Austin Film Festival?
POSITION: Summer Film Camp (SFC) Coordinator
HIRE DATE: May 19th – August 1st
REPORTS TO: Summer Film Camp Director and Executive Director
WORK HOURS: Contract. Monday – Friday, weekends as needed. In-Person. No remote opportunities available. Local applicants are preferred. May work outside of normal office hours.
COMPENSATION: $7,000 Total
ABOUT US: Austin Film Festival (AFF) furthers the art and craft of filmmaking by inspiring and championing the work of screenwriters, filmmakers, and all artists who use the language of film, television, theatre, and new media to tell a story. AFF is dedicated to providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging long lasting community partnerships. The Austin Film Festival is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporation.
JOB DESCRIPTION: At Austin Film Festival, we believe all students have an important story to tell. We are committed to providing the tools and educational resources to support, encourage, and inspire Texas’s next generation of storytellers. The Austin Film Festival’s SFC Coordinator helps execute and expand all the key initiatives of the Young Filmmakers Program to empower students to develop their creativity, production skills, and media literacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities include the following:
- Assist with inventory and ordering of all required camp equipment.
- Ensure all paperwork from parents is completed and turned in.
- Check students in and out of camp daily, follow up with reminder emails the week before their camp, and ensure all students have the correct forms completed. Call parents of any missing students or delayed students; see all students to cars at the end of camp.
- Maintain, file, and organize all student paperwork for clear record keeping.
- Maintain, check-in, and check-out all equipment.
- Oversee direct supervision, discipline, and rule enforcement for the safety of all campers.
- Ensure that instructors are keeping to the camp curriculum, timeline, and schedule.
- Assist teachers with the production of camper’s films and other classroom needs.
- Chaperone each group of students while they are filming.
- Check supplies daily to ensure there is enough for the next day and week.
- Monitor teaching content for appropriateness.
- Distribute and organize all camp surveys (surveys are sent every Monday following the end of a camp session).
- Make sure all students receive camp T-Shirts.
- Communicate in writing with AFF regularly about any issues with students or parents that should be of note to AFF Staff.
- Ensure snacks are inventoried and fully stocked for the following week.
- Create daily reports about camp for both the Executive Director and SFC Director.
- Ensure instructors keep all media files organized and backed up on a day-to-day basis.
- Handle all RSVPs for Summer Film Camp Showcase.
- Participate in final Showcase of all student’s projects – Held at the Galaxy Highland Theater
- Participate in all final post-camp wrap up leading up to the Summer Film Camp Showcase
- Provide thorough wrap-up reports
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (English/Literacy Arts, Education, Film, Media Arts, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience working with children
- Teaching Experience
HOW TO APPLY:
- Complete application via http://bit.ly/affjobs
- Submit a cover letter
- Submit a current resume
- Provide at least three references