JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) seeks motivated individuals who are passionate about U.S. Muslim narratives and working with the independent film and media arts community to join the CAAM Program team. This position will be managing the new Building Bridges Documentary Fund initiative supporting films about the U.S. Muslim experience. More information about this initiative can be found here.
POSITION: Manager, Building Bridges Documentary Fund
SUPERVISOR: Director of Programs
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time, up to three-year position, starting May 2024.
JOB LOCATION: San Francisco; Note: During COVID-19 CAAM’s staff is working remotely. The majority of CAAM’s programs and events will be presented virtually until it is safe to resume in-person events.
TIME COMMITMENT: Estimated 25 hours per week; May be asked to work some weekends or evenings
SALARY: $30/hour nonexempt, depending on experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting and managing CAAM’s newly initiated Building Bridges Documentary Fund, and contribute to associated filmmaker and community programs related to the Fund.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Draft copy for Request for Proposals (RFP) and application forms with Talent Development and Special Projects Director and the Director of Programs
- Coordinate communications collateral for the launch of initiative with the Talent Development and Special Projects Director, as well as the Marketing and Communications Department
- Participate in and coordinate CAAM review processes with the guidance of the Talent Development and Special Projects Director for the Building Bridges Documentary Fund
- Track and record project deliverables
- Process payments for all the Building Bridges Documentary Fund projects
- Support the planning of U.S. Muslim filmmaker and community presentations, industry and artist led talks, and panels during CAAM Filmmaker Summit and at other convenings with Talent Development and Special Projects Director
- Communicate with the Events Coordinator to support the staffing and execution of CAAM’s Filmmaker Summit events
- Write copy featuring Building Bridges Documentary Fund and related Programs for CAAM’s website
- Coordinate with the Marketing and Communications department on promoting CAAM Programs’ work through blogs, posts and additional write-ups
- Maintain spreadsheets, calendar and database information for grant tracking and management
- Actively engage with artists and arts leaders to understand the developmental, organizational and programmatic needs of constituent groups and artists to ensure CAAM’s programs and services are relevant and effective
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Must have strong writing and editing skills
- Must have strong communications skills
- Experience with planning and producing small to medium size in-person and virtual events
- Prior experience desired with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, FileMaker, Submittable, Zoom and StreamYard, among others
- Commitment to collaborative, team-driven work
- A desire to work with filmmakers in support of their work and careers
- Experience and knowledge of the U.S. Muslim community and issues, independent film industry and the wider media landscape
- A genuine passion for and excitement about CAAM’s mission, and a culture defined by community, diversity and collaboration
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to: jobs@caamedia.org
ABOUT CAAM: CAAM is a media non-profit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media. CAAM is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit CAAMedia.org.