Sponsorship Director
Are you a proactive and entrepreneurial individual with a passion for sponsorship? If so, we are looking for you to join our team as the Sponsorship Director. Regional applicants only please. No remote opportunities available.
POSITION: Sponsorship Director
HIRE DATE: February
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
WORK HOURS: Full-time. In-Person. No remote opportunities available. Regional applicants are preferred.
SALARY: $80,000 + Performance-based Bonus Structure + Benefits
ABOUT US: Join the dynamic team at Austin Film Festival (AFF), a hub for filmmakers and storytellers, where art meets ambition. AFF furthers the art and craft of filmmaking by inspiring and championing the work of screenwriters, filmmakers, and all artists who use the language of film, television, theatre, and new media to tell a story. AFF is dedicated to providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging long lasting community partnerships. The Austin Film Festival is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporation.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- As a competitive go-getter, you will spearhead our sponsorship campaigns, aiming to exceed our financial goals with your sharp sales tactics.
- Thrive in building relationships with local and national sponsors, leveraging your emotional intelligence to forge lasting partnerships.
- Enjoy working independently within a team in your role, crafting strategies and making decisions that drive success.
- Excel in handling sales objections, turning challenges into opportunities with your persuasive skills.
- Be the sociable face of AFF, networking effortlessly and making meaningful connections.
- Keep things simple and straightforward, focusing on big-picture goals while paying attention to some levels of details.
- Use your intuitive understanding of people to tailor proposals that resonate with sponsors, aligning with their interests and values.
HOW YOU WILL EXCEL IN THE ROLE:
- Develop innovative sponsorship strategies to attract and retain high-value partners.
- Cultivate strong, ongoing relationships with sponsors, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
- Lead and inspire a small team, fostering an environment of creativity and collaboration.
THE BACKGROUND YOU NEED:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in development and sales, with a knack for major sponsorship fundraising.
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Eagerness to engage with the community and build external relationships.
Apply Now! Join us in shaping the world of film and storytelling. With the Austin Film Festival, your career is more than just a job – it’s an experience filled with passion, creativity, and growth.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Complete application via http://bit.ly/affjobs
- Submit a cover letter
- Submit a current résumé
- Provide at least three references
Young Filmmakers Program (YFP) Director
AFF is seeking a passionate individual to join our team and help us cultivate the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers through our diverse range of arts education initiatives.
POSITION: Young Filmmakers Program (YFP) Director
HIRE DATE: January
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
WORK HOURS: Full-time. In-Person. No remote opportunities available. Local applicants are preferred.
SALARY: $42,000 + Benefits
ABOUT US: Austin Film Festival (AFF) furthers the art and craft of filmmaking by inspiring and championing the work of screenwriters, filmmakers, and all artists who use the language of film, television, theatre, and new media to tell a story. AFF is dedicated to providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation and encouraging long lasting community partnerships. The Austin Film Festival is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporation.
JOB DESCRIPTION: At Austin Film Festival, we believe all students have an important story to tell. We are committed to providing the tools and educational resources to support, encourage, and inspire Texas’s next generation of storytellers. The Austin Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Director manages, oversees, and expands all the key initiatives of the Young Filmmakers Program to empower students to develop their creativity, production skills, and media literacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities include managing the logistics and execution of all the initiatives, managing contract staff, interns, and volunteers to work on initiatives, marketing and managing budgets of the initiatives, building relationships, and expanding the community awareness of the program. Initiatives include:
Digital Storytelling Program
- Work with districts to maintain and expand partnership and community relationships
- Work directly with teachers and students to teach and implement program AFF’s curriculum and oversee production of student scripts, films, and podcasts
- Instruct students on the principles of storytelling, camera operation, editing, sound design, and podcasting through hands-on experience in creating their own screenplays, films, and podcasts.
- With school partners, teach AFF’s curriculum on a weekly schedule in tandem with partner teachers
- Work with the Executive Director to develop a Digital Storytelling Teacher Training Program, including packaging and developing AFF’s curriculum on a national level, outreach with community partners, working closely with TEA to maintain CPE accreditation, and hosting online and in-person programming
Summer Film Camp
- Production manage all camp needs, from venues, hiring and training instructors, background checks, to equipment prep, as well as the budget, print marketing materials and provide marketing department with copy for camp advertisements
- Marketing the camp and handling registrations
- Providing excellent customer service during the camp to parents and students
- Provide administrative and behavior management day-to-day during camp
- Planning and executing the annual Summer Film Showcase held at the conclusion of camp
Festival Scholarship Program
- Creating and implementing Scholarship Application process for students and chaperones to attend the annual Film Festival & Writers Conference
- Work with creative team to plan and implement specific Festival programming for the students, including a panel, roundtable, and pitch session
- Manage all advance sign-ups for YFP-specific programming
Young Filmmakers Competition
- Managing every aspect of the film competition including marketing, managing the screening process, and organizing/overseeing the jury’s finalist selections
- Planning and executing the Young Filmmakers Showcase at the annual Festival
In General
- Commitment to the AFF Mission Statement
- Provide weekly reports and attend weekly meetings
- Record, evaluate, and report program data for grants information
- Adhere to and complete a pre-determined timeline
- Create wrap up report and provide completion materials
- Must be available during the Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (English/Literary Arts, Education, Film, Media Arts etc.)
- Experience teaching in a classroom setting and/or with education administration
- Writing experience and/or filmmaking experience
- Live event production experience preferred
- Customer service experience
- Marketing and social media experience
- Graduate Degree preferred
- Must have a car
- Must be available during the Austin Film Festival
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Experience in film and video production, writing, editing, and cinematography techniques
- Experience with teaching in a classroom environment
- Experience with cirriculum development is a plus
- Proficient with both Mac and PC platforms and related software (iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects)
- A self-motivated, self-starter adept at juggling multiple projects
- High common sense and good discretion; trustworthy and responsible communicator
- An independent worker with a sense of vision for the program and a development mindset
- A forward-thinking problem solver
- Passionate about providing arts education opportunities, as well as storytelling
- Enjoys working with students ages 9 – 18
- Leadership experience, specifically with managing volunteers and teams
- Experience applying for grants and fundraising
- Budget management skills
- Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check and always maintain a valid fingerprint clearance card for school campuses and classrooms
- May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds
- May be required to work outside normal working hours
- May be required to travel to perform work functions
HOW TO APPLY:
- Complete application via http://bit.ly/affjobs
- Submit a cover letter
- Submit a current resume
- Provide at least three references
- Complete Workwolf Packfinder test for this specific role