EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Compensation: $115,000 – $125,000 DOE/Neg. Location: San Diego, CA Reports To: Artistic Director (Contractor), Managing Director, Marketing & Communications Director, Development Associate, Grantwriter (Contractor) WHO WE ARE: We are part of a movement for positive social change that is building a voice and an audience for marginalized perspectives. Originally founded in 2000 as the San Diego Asian Film Festival, Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) has grown to become one of the nation’s largest media arts organizations dedicated to enriching the community through stories of Asia and its diaspora. Our mission is to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society through the Pan Asian media arts. Pac Arts aims to serve the broadest audience possible to transform lives, expand people’s view of the world, and strengthen San Diego’s love of film and film culture. With a budget approaching $800,000, the organization is sustained by a passionate, creative and diverse team of 4 full-time staff, in partnership with our talented contractors and volunteers. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY: Pac Arts produces 2 major film exhibitions each year and a successful youth documentary training program called Reel Voices. The annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (presented in the fall) and the Spring Showcase present a diverse selection of high-quality films from around the world, complemented by meaningful discussions with filmmakers and artists. These two events touch up to 30,000 audience and community members. As a highly connected nonprofit organization, Pac Arts sits at the intersection of Art, Social Justice, and Community Engagement. In 2020 we stepped up to serve as one of the founding members and fiscal sponsor of San Diego’s API Coalition, a collaboration of over 35 different organizations working to stamp out the recent hate and injustices directed at members of the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community across the US. Our success over the past two decades is based on our healthy and supportive culture and commitment to shared values. OUR CORE VALUES: POSITION SUMMARY: This position and this organization go far beyond film and promoting the arts. We don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that this is an opportunity to engage with some of the largest social and economic issues of our time. Pac Arts’ work is central to driving critical conversations, creating, and shaping communities. The Executive Director will have wide latitude to develop and implement their vision for achieving our mission and goals. This is an extremely hands-on leadership position, managing our 4 core team members, supported by 6 additional staff in smaller year-round roles. During festival periods, overall management responsibility can grow by up to an additional 50 volunteers and contractors. It’s a formidable job, but also an incredibly rewarding one. Our ideal candidate could come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Our main requirements: visionary leadership, organization, relationship building, and the ability to make authentic community connections. There are so many ways that can grow and evolve. We seek a passionate and dynamic leader who wants to truly lead, make decisions, and enjoy seeing the direct impact of their work. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Visioning & Strategic Direction Fundraising and Development Program Management Staff Development Board Relations Administration/HR Budget & Finance Advocacy/PR/Marketing FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT: Tia Anzellotti, Director Blair Search Partners: 1855 First Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101
late-January to late-November 2022 (shorter or longer terms available) minimum 10-20 hours per week The San Diego Asian Film Festival is seeking students or recent graduates with backgrounds in Cinema and Media, Literature, Communication, Asian, and/or Asian American Studies to help support the programming department. Selected candidates will be a part of the core screening committee for a feature and short film submissions, and will be exposed to the programming process, write program notes, learn to correspond with filmmakers, and help with festival database maintenance and other administrative duties. These are unpaid positions. Scheduling is flexible, but maintaining some hours between Mon-Fri during daytime business hours is a must. The position is best suited for someone who is passionate about cinema, holds a strong interest in Asian and Asian American cultures and communities, and possesses very strong communication skills. This position is open to all – you do not have to be a student to apply. This position offers a unique opportunity to experience and participate in an exciting film and cultural event. Interns get hands-on experience with festival planning and implementation, as well as exposure to the Asian American arts community locally and regionally. Interns will broaden their knowledge of contemporary international film styles and trends. This can also be a great networking opportunity and valuable experience for aspiring filmmakers, writers, activists, event planners, or nonprofit entrepreneurs. ○ Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Please send a resume and cover letter to: Glenn Heath, Managing Director via email to glenn@pacarts.org. Strong candidates will be selected to submit a writing sample and come in for an in-person interview. Internship or Volunteer position (unpaid, college credit available) late-January to late-November 2022 (shorter or longer terms available) minimum 10-20 hours per week This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to gain valuable experience executing marketing campaigns for our film festival(s), film programming, and other organization events, with a strong focus on writing and copyediting. Digital Marketing Interns will learn how to use social media publishers, optimize content for a variety of platforms and interpret marketing data. ○ Identify opportunities for content creation and promotion This position offers a unique opportunity to experience and participate in an exciting film and cultural event. Interns get hands-on experience with festival planning and implementation, as well as exposure to the Asian American arts community locally and regionally. Interns will broaden their knowledge of contemporary international film styles and trends. This can also be a great networking opportunity and valuable experience for aspiring filmmakers, writers, activists, event planners, or nonprofit entrepreneurs. ○ Outstanding writing and editing skills Please send a resume and cover letter to: Glenn Heath, Managing Director via email to glenn@pacarts.org. Strong candidates will be selected to submit a writing sample and come in for an in-person interview. Internship or Volunteer position (unpaid, college credit available) late-January to late-November 2022 (shorter or longer terms available) minimum 10-20 hours per week This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to apply design skills across a variety of media: from broadcast to print, digital to live events. You’ll get the opportunity to work on creating a variety of marketing collateral, from posters to digital banners, to signage and even step-and-repeats. ○ Create work for print and web products This position offers a unique opportunity to experience and participate in an exciting film and cultural event. Interns get hands-on experience with festival planning and implementation, as well as exposure to the Asian American arts community locally and regionally. Interns will broaden their knowledge of contemporary international film styles and trends. This can also be a great networking opportunity and valuable experience for aspiring filmmakers, writers, activists, event planners, or nonprofit entrepreneurs. ○ Creative with a keen eye for consistency and style Experience with any or all of the following is a plus: WordPress, MailChimp, StampReady Builder, or similar tools. Please send a resume and cover letter to: Glenn Heath, Managing Director via email to glenn@pacarts.org. Strong candidates will be selected to submit a writing sample and come in for an in-person interview. Internship or Volunteer position (unpaid, college credit available) late-January to late-November 2022 (shorter or longer terms available) minimum 10-20 hours per week Video Production Interns will have the opportunity to produce or assisting in the production, editing, encoding, and promotion of content distributed across broadcast, digital, and onscreen platforms. Past Video Production Interns have produced, shot, and edited content for Chew The Scene and the San Diego Asian Film Festival. ○ Create and edit film content for Pacific Arts Movement, its events and programs This position offers a unique opportunity to experience and participate in an exciting film and cultural event. Interns get hands-on experience with festival planning and implementation, as well as exposure to the Asian American arts community locally and regionally. Interns will broaden their knowledge of contemporary international film styles and trends. This can also be a great networking opportunity and valuable experience for aspiring filmmakers, writers, activists, event planners, or nonprofit entrepreneurs. ○ Demonstrated interest in video content production Experience with any or all of the following is a plus: WordPress, MailChimp, StampReady Builder, or similar tools. Please send a resume and cover letter to: Glenn Heath, Managing Director via email to glenn@pacarts.org. Strong candidates will be selected to submit a writing sample and come in for an in-person interview. Internship or Volunteer position (unpaid, college credit available) late-September to late-November 2022 (shorter or longer terms available) Minimum 10-20 hours per week Be an ambassador of the Pacific Arts Movement mission to the greater community through communications, relationship building, and advocacy. Interns will build and maintain relationships with our community partners through online and in-person interactions. Interns will develop and implement strategies to engage with our stakeholders throughout the festival season and beyond. ○ Support the management of our community contacts database ○ Communicate and network with existing partners via online, phone, and in-person ○ Research and foster relations with potential partners ○ Utilize creative skills to build connections between our organization and the community ○ Facilitate meetings and public-facing opportunities for our organization ○ Promote our organization, events, and programs through street-team management This position offers a unique opportunity to experience and participate in an exciting film and cultural event. Interns get hands-on experience with festival planning and implementation, as well as exposure to the Asian American arts community locally and regionally. Interns will broaden their knowledge of contemporary international film styles and trends. This can also be a great networking opportunity and valuable experience for aspiring filmmakers, writers, activists, event planners, or nonprofit entrepreneurs. Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills and traits: ○ Desire to write and communicate with a community-driven purpose ○ Strong networking skills via online, phone, and in-person communications ○ Attention to detail and highly organized ○ Proficiency with an online database and document management (Google Docs, Airtable) ○ Knowledge of or interest in Asian and Asian American media arts ○ Knowledge of or interest in San Diego community building and philanthropy ○ Reliable transportation to our Point Loma office ○ Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure ○ Able to communicate with new people to discover common ground and foster community Please send a resume and cover letter to: Glenn Heath, Managing Director via email to glenn@pacarts.org. Strong candidates will be selected to submit a writing sample and come in for an in-person interview. Internship or Volunteer position (unpaid, college credit available) late-January to late-November 2022 (shorter or longer terms available) minimum 10-20 hours per week This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in gaining or developing further experience and exposure to the media/PR field. Public Relations Interns will be part of an in-house integrated marketing team, in charge of all marketing, creative, and communications efforts for the San Diego Asian Film Festival, Pacific Arts Movement and its programs. ○ Pitch media This position offers a unique opportunity to experience and participate in an exciting film and cultural event. Interns get hands-on experience with festival planning and implementation, as well as exposure to the Asian American arts community locally and regionally. Interns will broaden their knowledge of contemporary international film styles and trends. This can also be a great networking opportunity and valuable experience for aspiring filmmakers, writers, activists, event planners, or nonprofit entrepreneurs. ○ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills (AP Style knowledge a plus) Please send a resume and cover letter to: Glenn Heath, Managing Director via email to glenn@pacarts.org. Strong candidates will be selected to submit a writing sample and come in for an in-person interview.JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TACTICAL PRIORITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
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Film Festival Programming Intern
Film Festival Programming Intern
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Internship or Volunteer position (unpaid, college credit available)
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Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills and traits:
○ Attention to detail
○ Strong analytical writing skills
○ Proficiency with Google Docs (documents and spreadsheets)
○ Web/internet savvy: research and social networking applications
○ Independent and dependable worker
○ Knowledge of or interest in Asian and Asian American media arts
○ Reliable transportation to our Point Loma office
○ Very strong interest in world cinema
○ Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
○ Availability for the entire length of the festival season (January to November)TO APPLY
Digital Marketing Intern
Digital Marketing Intern
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○ Develop email newsletter copy
○ Create effective and engaging graphics/multimedia
○ Write website copy and update the website as necessary
○ Social media management
○ Perform research and outreach
○ Collect qualitative and quantitative data from marketing campaigns
○ Create analytic reports
○ Input and interpret survey data
○ Support the marketing team in daily administrative tasks
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills and traits:
○ Detail-oriented and highly organized
○ Familiarity with web and social media publishers and platformsExperience with any or all of the following are a plus: WordPress, Facebook Publisher, Twitter Media Studio, Twitter Advanced Search, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Google Analytics, Buffer, MailChimp, or similar tools.
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Graphic Design Intern
Graphic Design Intern
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○ Design logos, brochures, websites, and print materials
○ Build social posts and animated gifs
○ Participate in team brainstorming sessions
○ Build slides and powerpoints for presentationsBENEFITS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills and traits:
○ Can work under tight deadlines
○ Demonstrated experience with graphic/design/editing software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and similar programs.TO APPLY
Video Production Intern
Video Production Intern
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○ Organize, cut, optimize and distribute content for various digital and social platforms
○ Contribute ideas to possible features that will showcase the organization and its programs
○ Work in conjunction with multiple teams to create compelling contentBENEFITS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills and traits:
○ Experience with graphic/design/editing software including: Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro
○ Experience with social media platforms
TO APPLY
Community Outreach Intern
Community Outreach Intern
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Public Relations Intern
Public Relations Intern
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○ Track print and digital media coverage
○ Maintain digital clipbooks of major programs and events
○ Create, research and update media lists
○ Research and brainstorm
○ Correspond with media, bloggers and social media accounts
○ Support the marketing team in daily administrative tasks
○ Secure and oversee partnerships with local vendors, restaurants and local mediaBENEFITS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate would possess the following skills and traits:
○ Previous PR/Media experience preferred
○ Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
○ Effective manages time, follows up and is results driven
○ Proficiency in foreign languages is a plusTO APPLY