Position Description: The Director of Education strongly believes in the power personal storytelling has to inspire societal change and representational equity in the media industry. This self-starter is responsible for leading the development and execution of BendFilm's Bend Filmmakers Conference and Summit (BFCAS) as well as overseeing all BendFilm film education and family-friendly programming throughout the year in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and Programming staff.
Specific duties include:
- BendFilm's Bend Filmmakers Conference and Summit (BFCAS)
- Research, interview, and meet with film and media consultants who will help develop an industry-leading filmmaking conference for emerging filmmakers
- Ensure consultants have notable industry contacts to present for the conference
- Research existing film and media education conferences to develop an innovative two-day filmmaking conference in Central Oregon
- Work with venues and vendors to schedule, coordinate, and operate the conference
- Hire seasonal contractors to help execute the conference, including but not limited to handling all program, attendee, and participant logistics
- Be an active member of the BendFilm staff, contributing to the sustainability and growth of the organization
- Make progress towards the goals and objective outlined in the BendFilm Strategic Plan
- Explore and evaluate BendFilm-wide education initiatives and media literacy work
BendFilm Year-Round Film Education and Programming:
- Develop new initiatives, improve existing filmmaking workshops and education programming, and lead year-round education programs
- Evaluate and track the impact of education programs
- Coordinate quarterly BendFilm cinema education programs at Tin Pan Theater
- Oversee the strategy for establishing and maintaining community partnerships related to educational initiatives and programming
- Lead audience development strategy, aimed at engaging communities not currently participating in BendFilm Education programs
- Develop and coordinate the BendFilm Festival's Educational Panels program during the festival
- Work closely with Warm Springs partners to build and operate student filmmaking workshops/camps in Jefferson County
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and traits:
- Superb interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
- Experience working with people of diverse ages, genders, and identities
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Highly organized and attentive to detail
- Experience managing events and event personnel
- Driven individual with the desire to be part of a cultural organization that has a positive impact on the Central Oregon region and the wider world of film and media
- Local knowledge and relationships are preferred, but not required
- Experience working at a nonprofit is preferred but not required
- Computer savvy, including GSuite platforms, Zoom, Slack, and Airtable, and confidence with other database use.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and the ability to distinguish letters or symbols
- Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as listed
- May be required to push, pull, lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds
About the Position:
Type: Full Time
Location: Hybrid, Local Preferred
Salary Range: $45-50k
To Apply, please send your Resume and Cover Letter to info@bendfilm.org
Applications close December 18th, 2023