Submissions Assistant
Toronto International Film Festival
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Full Time Job
Submission Deadline: Wednesday February 28, 2018
TIFF, a vibrant not-for-profit arts organization, is hiring for the contract position of:
SUBMISSIONS ASSISTANT
Reporting to the Coordinator, Film Office
Responsibilities
• Receiving, processing and cataloguing all Festival submissions, including creating and maintaining accurate database records;
• Communicating with submitters, providing information and troubleshooting advice as necessary;
• Ensuring that solicited submissions are directed to the appropriate member of the Programming team in a timely manner;
• Facilitating established submission processes and workflows amongst Submissions and Programming staff;
• Creating and disseminating official notification letters;
• Assisting the Film Office Coordinator with other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including a keen eye for detail;
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with a focus on phone manner and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to handle difficult situations with aplomb and grace;
• Experience using relational databases (Artifax experience is an asset, but is not required);
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Contract Dates
• April 30 – August 24, 2018 (2 assistants)
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 WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 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 committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities and will work with applicants to meet their needs. TIFF is an equal opportunity employer.
TIFF is a charitable, not-for-profit cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world, through film. Its vision is to lead the world in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.