Youth Cinema Project filmmaker Mentor - Part-Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Youth Cinema Project (YCP) is a project-based learning program that teaches film to youth in public schools during regular school and/or after school/summer school. YCP Mentors are professional filmmakers that teach 90-minute film classes, twice a week to students in 5th - 12th grades. In collaboration with a co-mentor, YCP Mentors implement our rigorous filmmaking curriculum and guide students through the filmmaking process to produce high-quality short film content over the course of the school year (mid-August - mid-June). YCP Mentors can expect to work 7-19 hours a week.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates MUST have a minimum of 3 years working in the film industry as a producer, director or in any below-the-line position.
• Candidates MUST have expertise in at least one specific area of filmmaking.
• Candidates MUST have editing experience - not to a professional editors level but enough to edit simple short content.
• Candidates MUST be comfortable using Google Suite
• Candidates MUST have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a reliable source of transportation. Travel (up to 50 miles) may be required. Mileage is reimbursed.
• Candidates MUST have a film degree.
• Candidates MUST be comfortable in a school environment teaching children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Film School graduate, a plus
• Previous teaching experience, a plus
• Experience using DaVinci Resolve, Frame.io, Dropbox.
• Advanced working knowledge of camera and audio equipment
• Basic working knowledge of G&E equipment
• Advanced working knowledge of film set logistics
• Intermediate to Advanced working knowledge of film story structure

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a year-long film program in the classroom during regular school or after school hours
• Attend all YCP trainings and professional development meetings
• Thoroughly prepare before each class with co-mentor utilizing provided curriculum
• Complete, compile and submit program materials and program data in a timely manner
• Responsible for all class deliverables (finished scripts, films, etc.)
• Commitment to the mission statement and philosophy of the program
• Adhere to Mentor Handbook guidelines
• Build and maintain positive rapport with students, school personnel, and colleagues
• Maintain timely communication with YCP administration and school personnel
• Conduct inventory of classroom film equipment as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift or carry 40lbs of film equipment
• Regular pushing / pulling / bending / stooping / kneeling / working outdoors
• Regular standing for long periods of time
• Clear loud voice that projects

TO APPLY, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 samples of your film work

This position requires candidates to pass a background check, live scan fingerprinting, a TB test, and valid auto insurance. A candidate may be invited to training, but may not be offered a position after the completion of said training. All pre-employment and state required training (sexual harassment, mandated reported, etc.) will be paid at a training rate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Latino Film Institute Youth Cinema Project is an equal opportunity employer that does not and will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability or veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $31.80 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person