Community Outreach Intern

‍Type: Volunteer / Unpaid / College Credit Available

Location: San Diego, CA

Dates: Year-round, flexible start and end dates

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POSITION SUMMARY: Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) is seeking passionate and community-oriented individuals to join our team as Community Outreach Interns for the San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF). This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the largest showcases of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander cinema in the country while gaining hands-on experience in community engagement, event planning, and cultural advocacy.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the planning and execution of outreach initiatives targeting local communities and cultural organizations.
• Represent SDAFF at community events, cultural festivals, and film screenings to promote Pac Arts’ mission and programs.
• Distribute promotional materials and engage with community members to build excitement for SDAFF events.
• Collaborate with the development and education team to identify new partnership opportunities and strengthen relationships with community collaborators.
• Support the coordination of community-based screenings, workshops, and other outreach activities leading up to and during the festival.
• Collect feedback and insights from community members to inform future outreach strategies and programming decisions for SDAFF.
• Utilize tools and resources (e.g., Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Documents, Slack, Airtable, Dropbox) to manage outreach efforts.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enthusiasm for community outreach, event coordination, and cultural advocacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in or knowledge of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures and cinema is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for in-person events in San Diego, CA, particularly for meetings and during the festival period.

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DURATION AND COMMITMENT: This volunteer internship requires a commitment of 15–20 hours per week. While some activities may be conducted remotely, availability for in-person events in the San Diego, CA area, especially during the festival period, is preferred. Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate academic or personal commitments.

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TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience to internship@pacarts.org by 02/28/2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls.

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ABOUT PACIFIC ARTS MOVEMENT: Pacific Arts Movement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to present Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander media arts to residents and visitors of San Diego, aiming to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society. As a year-round arts and culture organization, Pacific Arts Movement is best known for its annual flagship event, the San Diego Asian Film Festival, which is one of the largest showcases of Asian cinema in the country.

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Pacific Arts Movement is an equal-opportunity organization that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.