Coordinator, Next Wave - Toronto, Canada - TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

COORDINATOR, NEXT WAVE

Contract

Full-time

Public Programming
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

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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 encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it's unceded territory.

TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee.

We are grateful to work on this land.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

COORDINATOR, NEXT WAVE

Reporting to the Manager, Next Wave, this position will support in the design and execution of TIFF's youth initiatives including the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival, Next Wave Committee program, Under-25 and public audience engagement, as well as providing admin support for year-round talks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and pre-screening for the TIFF Next Wave Film Festival, supporting the committee in curating a diverse festival, including the feature film lineup, Young Creators Showcase, and other secondary events

Contribute to brainstorming and ideation to evolve and grow the Next Wave Festival's core programming and events

Coordinate the curation, planning and execution of Battle of the Scores and Young Creators Co-Lab

Coordinate and facilitate Next Wave Committee meetings to maximize the committee's engagement; including guest speakers, food, and meeting slides

Coordinate the submission and selection process for the Young Creators Showcase via FilmFreeway

Support in the curation, planning and execution of Next Wave year-round events to increase engagement with TIFF's Under-25 audiences

Collaborate with community partners and creator based organizations to curate workshops, film talks and activations for the Next Wave audience

Help coordinate Next Wave film and guest bookings and support guests in their participation in events

Contribute to year-round talks by designing research guides to support facilitation and providing administration support

General administrative support as part of Public Programming portfolio, including: managing critical paths and film tracking sheets (with input from direct reports), building slide presentations, registration/feedback forms, use of Trello, Artifax, FilmFreeway and updating key dept. tracking documents

RATE OF PAY:

$22/Hourly

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:

December 11, 2023 to April 19, work days per week for the first two weeks (December 11,2023 to 22,2023)

No work days for the week of December 25, 2023

5 work days per week starting in January, 2024
WORK LOCATION:

Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

Weekly in office requirements: Minimum 2 days per week

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

2-3 years working or studying in film, community arts, and/or youth engagement

Previous experience designing and facilitating inclusive and accessible programming for youth audiences

Previous experience with project management support, event planning and execution

Experience working with diverse communities an asset

Knowledge of and interest in film, youth empowerment, contemporary arts, culture and social justice

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Exceptional computer skills and database management (including Google drive, database software)

Strong ability to work efficiently on many projects with varying deadlines, and anticipate priorities

Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Mature personal judgment, exhibiting a high level of professionalism and diplomacy

Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends
HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023.

CLOSING:

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential.

As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.