About the role#
Park Productions is hiring two Festival Coordinators to plan and produce the Ithaca Short Film Festival. You will manage the process from the initial call for submissions in the fall through the event in the spring. This is a part-time, paid position that offers experience in event planning and film production.
What you'll do#
- Recruit and manage a team of student judges to review film submissions.
- Coordinate with the venue, Cinemapolis, to handle event logistics.
- Partner with the Park Productions Marketing Team to promote the call for submissions and the final event.
- Host the festival by welcoming guests and filmmakers and presenting awards.
- Develop creative ideas to improve the festival each year.
- Attend periodic meetings with the Director and your co-coordinator to track progress.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current Ithaca College student.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- A genuine interest in film festivals and working with filmmakers.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Previous experience with event coordination is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Ithaca, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $16.30 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private liberal arts institution based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1892 as a music conservatory, the college now offers over 90 majors and 70 minors across five schools. It maintains a residential campus environment for a student body supported by approximately 2,881 employees. The institution emphasizes a combination of academic theory and practical performance.
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