What are the responsibilities and job description for the Festival Production Assistant position at SIFF?
About Us
Mission To create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.
Equity Values SIFF believes that valuing and promoting diversity is vital to our mission. We are dedicated to improving racial equity within our organization and our community. SIFF uses our unique position to share diverse perspectives in visual storytelling while empowering new voices to share their own stories and promoting accessibility for all people. We strive to foster diversity in all facets of our organization, from board to volunteer, from artist to audience and beyond.
SIFF is committed to...
• Making Our Culture More Inclusive and Affirming
• Seattle's Indigenous Heritage Acknowledgement
• Race, Equity and Social Justice
About The Position
Reporting to the Festival Production Manager, the Festival Production Assistant is responsible for assisting with Festival load-in, set-up, and load out, as well as supply deliveries and pick-ups at all Festival venues, events, and offices throughout the Festival.
Dates of Employment: April 15, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Reports to: Festival Production Manager
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
- Conducts pick-ups and deliveries at Festival venues, events, and offices as directed
- Provides ongoing replenishments of venue supplies
- Conducts load-ins and load-outs of venues pre- and post-Festival
- Assists with the load-ins and load-outs of parties during the Festival
- Completes purchase runs as needed
- Keeps route, delivery and mileage logs for Festival Production vehicles
- Completes wrap report by scheduled due date.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1 year of event production experience required
- Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Experience and comfort driving a large utility van
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., with frequent walking and standing throughout daily tasks.
Desired
- Ability to perform well in a stressful situation
- Ability to stay focused and ensure completion of tasks
- Ability to work in a diverse and changing/rotating team
SIFF believes in an equitable hiring process
• This is a temporary full-time, hourly position
• This is an FLSA overtime nonexempt position (Overtime rates are 1.5x hourly rate)
• Employees have access to discounts and passes to year-round and Festival programming
• This position is not eligible for health or other benefits
Work Environment: This temporary position will work onsite at our Seattle office and specified theater/s.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to interact with patrons and coworkers, sit and stand for extended periods of time, physically assist patrons when needed, and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To Be Considered For This Role
Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional experience to the role
All attachments must be in PDF file
Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at any SIFF venue (including working in our offices) you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
AAP/EEO Statement: SIFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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