2018 Festival Operations & Production Internship

ORGANIZATION PROFILE
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF), presented by the Jewish Film Institute, is the largest and longest-running festival of its kind and a leader in the curation and presentation of new film and media exploring the complexities of Jewish life around the world. Presenting more than 65 films and 135 individual screenings, performances and events in five Bay Area cities (San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Rafael, Oakland, Berkeley), SFJFF attracts more than 40,000 filmgoers and industry professionals to its 18-day program.

The Jewish Film Institute is the premier curatorial voice for Jewish film and media and a leading arts and culture organization in the Bay Area. Built on the foundation of the world-renowned San Francisco Jewish Film Festival - the world's first and largest Jewish film festival - the Jewish Film Institute catalyzes and inspires communities in San Francisco and around the world to expand their understanding of Jewish life and culture through film, media, and dialogue. In addition to its signature summer Festival, the Jewish Film Institute presents year-round live events in the San Francisco Bay Area and a host of online content initiatives, including JFI On Demand, the pay-per-view streaming service that makes a portion of films from its archive available to watch online.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Operations Intern will support the Operations and Production initiatives for the 38th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (July 19 - August 5, 2018). Interns who are interested in learning about festival production will have a hands-on experience during this year's SFJFF. JFI & SFJFF internships are meaningful  positions for both those with prior experience in the field of film, event planning, communications, media, and as well as those seeking to gain new experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with the Administrative Coordinator and Director of Operations to:

• Assist with the management of Festival signage initiative for SFJFF 38
• Assist with Festival credentials creation and distribution management
• Support Festival Production efforts including venue equipment loads in/out
• Collaborate with Administrative Coordinator in managing and tracking festival inventory (this includes beverages, food, equipment, etc.)
• Prepare and distribute tech binders for festival staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills
• Interest in event production and logistics
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Details-oriented and demonstrated attention to detail
• Responsive to unpredictable workflow and hours
• Flexible, creative and able thrive in a fast-paced environment

TO APPLY
Please send cover letter and resume to: 

Jewish Film Institute
Marketing & PR Internship
145 9th Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94103 

Or via email to: opportunities@jfi.org
Subject: SFJFF38 Operations & Production Internship

No phone calls, please.

JFI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for paid and volunteer positions, and employees seeking advancement, are considered on the basis of their qualifications, and without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, sex, perceived gender, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, HIV status or medical condition, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.