Seasonal Assistant, Festival Programming
Toronto International Film Festival
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Full Time Job
Submission Deadline: FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018
TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Bell Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.
TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.
We are currently hiring for the position of:
Seasonal Assistant, Festival Programming
Reporting to the Coordinator, Festival Programming, the Seasonal Assistant will provide administrative support to TIFF's Artistic Director and the Festival Programming department.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and oversee TIFF Artistic Director's schedule;
• Coordinate travel arrangements, and related meeting and screening schedules, for TIFF Artistic Director's business and programming trips;
• Answer TIFF Artistic Director's telephone and relay messages;
• Calculate and submit TIFF Artistic Director's expenses;
• Prepare TIFF Artistic Director's screening intro remarks for the Festival and other programming events, as required;
• Assist Festival Programming department with data entry and proofing of Festival screening schedule in the weeks of July 30 and August 6, respectively;
• Create and send tentative and confirmed schedule notification letters in the weeks of July 30 and August 6, respectively;
• Assist the Scheduling Coordinator, Festival Programming with proofing the film schedule for the OFS, P& I Guide and website in the weeks of August 13 and August 20, respectively;
• Assist Festival Programming staff with other administrative work, as necessary.
Minimum Requirements
• Post-secondary degree/diploma;
• Previous work experience in arts and culture administration;
• Knowledge of and/or passion for/desire to learn about the film industry and international cinema;
• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail;
• Precise memory for names, positions, companies and situations;
• Mature personal judgment, exhibiting a high level of professionalism and diplomacy;
• Able to handle difficult situations and people with aplomb and grace;
• Excellent phone manner, communication fluency and interpersonal strengths;
• Proficiency with computers and applications (including Microsoft Office Suite, the Google environment and relational databases);
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
• Desire and ability to take initiative and coordinate projects;
• Ability to work and respond well in fast-paced and high pressure environments with a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends;
• Fluency in a second language considered an asset;
• Previous festival experience considered an asset;
• Degree or diploma in film studies or related area considered an asset.
Contract Dates
• July 16 – December 31, 2018
How to Submit & Application Deadline
• Please submit cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references as one (1) PDF or Word document, by 5pm on FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018.
• All applications must be submitted online through the posting found on our website tiff.net/careers.
• Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.
TIFF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations in our hiring process for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please inform us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.