CAAMFest OPEN POSITIONS
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) seeks motivated individuals who are passionate about Asian American issues and working with the Asian American film and media arts community to join the CAAM Program team.
POSITION: Events Coordinator, Talent and Special Projects
SUPERVISOR: Talent Development and Special Projects Manager
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time non-exempt, no benefits (except sick time) starting February 2023, running to May 2023
JOB LOCATION: San Francisco
TIME COMMITMENT: Estimated 20 hours per week; May be asked to work some weekends or evenings, during CAAMFest and for other organized events
SALARY: $19-23/hour nonexempt, depending on experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Events Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and managing CAAM’s talent development and special projects activities that include: the CAAM Filmmaker Summit and other filmmaker events during CAAMFest.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
SKILLS REQUIRED
VACCINE REQUIREMENT / COVID-19 SAFETY
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required on a case-by-case basis to comply with specific job-site entrance requirements or to meet any current local, state or federal health recommendations or mandates. COVID-19 vaccination status must be provided by the employee upon request
REMOTE WORK ACCOMMODATION
In-person attendance (in and around the San Francisco Bay Area) at designated office meetings, program events, and other functions is required. Remote work may also be assigned as needed, and employee is required to maintain a suitable and safe personal workspace when so assigned.
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.
POSITION: Development Volunteer – Partnerships & Special Events
DURATION: February – June, 2023, preferred with option to extend if desired
TIME COMMITMENT: 10 – 15 hours per week; requires help with selected special events on some weekends and evenings in May 2023
COMPENSATION: Unpaid, college credit may be available
LOCATION: Remote, with in person at special events
DESCRIPTION:
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a national organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible.
CAAM seeks a motivated Development Volunteer – Partnerships & Special Events who is passionate about the Asian American community and media arts to assist the CAAM’s Development department. The Development department manages all corporate sponsor, partner, Board Member, member and donor relationships, and special events. The Development Volunteer – Partnerships & Special Events will work closely with our Development & Partnerships Manager and CAAM staff to help support our corporate partner, employee resource group, and in-kind relationships, and other long-term projects.
The volunteer will be introduced to Asian American history and the world of public and independent media at one of the most prestigious Asian American media arts organizations in the country. Volunteers will be exposed to skills and knowledge in the areas of fundraising, membership, donor development, and event planning in a professional non-profit setting. As part of the team that produces CAAM’s special events, the volunteer will also have the opportunity to network with CAAM’s larger family of film and media makers, industry professionals, and community organizations.
You may be asked to help with the following:
- Help maintain and update partner records and reports in CAAM’s customer relationship (CRM) system (DonorPerfect)
- Research in-kind festival supporters, employee resource group contacts, as well as prospective donors, for CAAMFest 2023 and other year-round CAAM programming
- Support design and preparation of sponsor-related collateral and internal documentation
- Help analyze donor, member, foundation, and sponsor metrics via reports and dashboards in Google Sheets and DonorPerfect
- Logistical support for special events and receptions planned during and before CAAMFest 2023
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in non-profit arts fundraising as it relates to membership and individual donation programs
- Interest in and experience with providing customer service to different groups of people and communities
- Experience with online research
- Experience with effectively managing multiple projects at a time
- Experience working well independently and in a fast paced, team setting
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and initiative
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience and competency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail, Calendar) necessary
NICE-TO-HAVE’S:
- Familiarity with DonorPerfect, Filemaker Pro, WordPress, and Adobe Photoshop/InDesign
TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to Jonathan Hsieh, Development & Partnerships Manager, via email to jobs@caamedia.org with “Development Volunteer” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling deadline through February 28, 2023. No phone calls. Check CAAMedia.org for additional information.
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. Learn more at www.caamedia.org.
POSITION: Event Design & Tech Coordinator, Talent and Special Projects
SUPERVISOR: Talent Development and Special Projects Manager
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time non-exempt, no benefits (except sick time) starting March 2023,
running to May 2023
JOB LOCATION: San Francisco
TIME COMMITMENT: Estimated 20 hours per week; May be asked to work some weekends or evenings,
during CAAM organized events
SALARY: between $19-23/hour nonexempt, depending on experience
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Event Design & Tech Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and managing CAAM’s talent
development and special projects activities that include: the CAAM Filmmaker Summit and other
filmmaker events during CAAMFest.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
● Support the planning and execution of CAAM’s Filmmaker Summit to take place in San
Francisco on May 12-13 (tentative) and other public-facing events including filmmaker,
industry and artist-led talks, masterclasses, and panels with Talent Development and
Special Projects Manager as needed
● Conduct research and proposal for live streaming set-up for the event
● Assist CAAM team on technology needs to facilitate the potential live streaming and
recording of the summit, & help create and provide feedback on event design
● Ensure that all programs run smoothly on both the design and technical side of the
summit event by verifying that other team members are adhering to the production plan,
as well as by help solving any issues that may arise
● Facilitate the hiring of a videographer to record live component of summit
● Work with CAAMFest’s design team and provided festival media assets for summit
invites and marketing collateral
● Assist in design and format to promote additional CAAM-supported films, filmmakers in
Media Fund, Fellowship and for Broadcast (i.e. create at least 3 vertical videos for
CAAM’s social media accounts, specifically for TikTok and Instagram)
● Communicate with CAAM’s Events Production Manager and CAAMFest’s Operation
Manager to align on logistics, flow and venue for the execution of CAAM’s Filmmaker
Summit event and other CAAMFest filmmaker events
● Co-manage the agenda, show flow, production plan, to ensure this aligns with the design
and technological elements necessary for the Filmmaker Summit events and other
filmmaker focused events
● Participation in run throughs, team meetings to provide advice and in wrap meetings.
● Participate in any meetings with CAAM team in relation to event as necessary including
those for publicity
SKILLS REQUIRED
▪ Must have strong design skills
▪ Must be technologically proficient in supporting hybrid, virtual and in-person
gatherings
▪ 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, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Canva
Google Workspace, FileMaker, Zoom and StreamYard, among others
▪ Commitment to collaborative, team-driven work
▪ A desire to work with filmmakers in support of their work and careers
▪ A genuine passion for and excitement about CAAM’s mission, and a culture
defined by community, diversity and collaboration
VACCINE REQUIREMENT / COVID-19 SAFETY
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required on a case-by-case basis to comply with specific job-site
entrance requirements or to meet any current local, state or federal health recommendations or
mandates. COVID-19 vaccination status must be provided by the employee upon request
REMOTE WORK ACCOMMODATION
In-person attendance (in and around the San Francisco Bay Area) at designated office meetings,
program events, and other functions is required. Remote work may also be assigned as needed, and
employee is required to maintain a suitable and safe personal workspace when so assigned.
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