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Current Job Openings
Internship Program

Current Job Openings

Women Make Movies, founded in 1972, is a non-profit feminist media arts organization dedicated to the production, distribution and exhibition of films and videotapes by and about women. A multi-racial, multicultural organization, Women Make Movies is the leading North American distributor of films and videotapes by and about women. Thousands of educational, cultural and community groups use our films and videotapes each year. Women Make Movies offers competitive wages and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women of color, lesbians, and older women to apply.

OFFICE MANAGER

Office Manager

We are looking for a smart, savvy, hardworking individual who can work independently in a busy, fast paced office.� We want a superstar who is socially aware, feet firmly planted on the ground, and knows how to get the job done efficiently and effectively!� Please have a strong sense of work ethic, especially with regard to showing up to work on time, every day.� The right candidate will have at least two years experience in an office management position, with an understanding of office administration and maintenance, and excellent methods of communication.� We are looking for someone to grow with the organization, who is able to understand the big picture, and who can successfully juggle multiple tasks in a productive and polite manner.� The ideal candidate must also have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, be able to effectively prioritize, and must be willing and able to wear multiple hats.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for all day-to-day operations and functions of a 12-person office.
Work and manage all aspects of the Front Desk, which includes serving in the role of receptionist for the organization.
Responsible for the Intern / Work Study Program.
Primary liaison with Building Superintendent.
Assist Administrative Manager with Human Resources (recruitment, hiring, training, insurance, payroll).

Skills, Qualifications and Other Requirements

Mandatory 2 - 3 years experience working in an administrative position (preferably with some supervisory experience)
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft platform.
Proficiency using organizational contact database and mailing lists.
Detail oriented and strong organization skills.
Excellent writing/communication/customer service skills.
Must be comfortable on phones!!
Sense of humor appreciated.
Experience with a non-profit or media arts organization helpful.
Commitment to multi-cultural feminist media.
Friendly, professional, and pleasant demeanor.

Excellent benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental insurance, long term disability insurance, employer-contributed retirement plan, and generous paid time off schedule.

TO APPLY: Please send an email to jobs@wmm.com with subject: Office Manager Search.� Please paste resume, salary history, and cover letter (including where you saw this job posting) in the body of an email. �Please do not send attachments!

Internship Program

Qualifications & Time Commitment
Benefits
Positions
Application

Learn the workings of independent film distribution and the business side of the business at Women Make Movies. You can work with our distribution staff and learn about outreach and promotion of independent film. Or work with our production assistance program and learn about raising money and getting independent films made. We are currently looking for fall interns, and have immediate internships available in all areas, including:

Marketing: Assist with promotions and community outreach programs.
Public Relations/Editorial: Help create materials for media reviewers and web site promotions.
Design/Interactive Media: Help with promotional materials and website.
Filmmaker Services: Assist in developing resources for filmmakers.
Workshop Series: Help organize and run our Media Workshop Series.
Distribution: Help manage our archives and ship films to customers.
Administration: Learn the operations side of the distribution business.

As one of our interns you'll receive free access to our huge collection of films and videos and other benefits such as invites to screenings and receptions. Though all internships are unpaid we do offer a weekly travel stipend.

All candidates must submit an Internship Application form, resume, writing sample and references.

Qualifications & Time Commitment

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to multi-task, work independently and work well under pressure; and will take initiative. Familiarity with Internet research, Windows 2000 and the Microsoft Office Suite necessary. Knowledge of and interest in feminist media a plus.

Interns are asked to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Duration is flexible to meet university requirements, but a minimum commitment of three months is optimal. All interns will be required to sign an Internship Letter of Agreement that outlines the duration and schedule of their internship.

Benefits & Compensation

All WMM internship positions are unpaid. However, interns qualify for and have access to a number of services and benefits:

Local travel reimbursement of up to $4/day
Free workshop attendance (fall and spring)
Free screening of films/videos in our catalogue
Invitations to screenings and receptions

POSITIONS

Marketing Intern

Outreach to community-based and academic organizations including academic reviewers and conferences.
Produce and mail promotional materials, paste up reviews and maintain department databases and mailing lists.
Perform extensive online subject area research.
Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
Knowledge of desktop publishing; strong communication, organization and research skills required.
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Public Relations/Editorial Intern

Update and design press kits including the following: paste-ups, research for reviews, photo scans and upkeep of promotional files.
Research new opportunities and contact various listserves and media arts organizations for promotion and publicity of theatrical and semi-theatrical screenings.
Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
Knowledge of desktop publishing, strong attention to detail and exceptional verbal and written communication skills necessary.
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Design/Interactive Media Intern

Perform regular updates to the WMM website, maintain and create new pages for site and implement any new online marketing initiatives.
Assist email newsletters and announcements and design and creation of print/publicity materials.
Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
Web research savvy and social networking familiarity
Basic video editing skills
Good working knowledge of Photoshop and image optimization, Frontpage and Dreamweaver for the PC, the ability to hand code basic html as well as proficiency with desktop publishing programs Quark Xpress, Illustrator and InDesign. Familiarity with Microsoft Access a plus.

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Filmmaker Services Intern

Assist in the promotion and outreach of the Production Assistance Program to independent film and video makers.
Research filmmaker resources for fundraising, marketing, promotion and distribution both on the Internet and in print material.
Compile information on WMM sponsored films and videos.
Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
Knowledge of film production and/or film theory necessary. Adobe Acrobat skills are preferred but not required.
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Workshop Series Intern

Position limited to the duration of the fall and spring workshops series. The series generally occurs on 10 weekday evenings over the course of 3 months, with the exception of one Saturday all-day workshop. Candidates for this internship must apply in August for the fall series opening or in February for the spring series opening.

Responsible for set-up and clean up of workshop space, workshop attendee registration, and workshop evaluation forms.
Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
Professional, courteous attitude and strong communication skills recommended. Knowledge of film pre-production and post-production planning a plus.
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Distribution Intern

Receive and log in all incoming acquisitions; check in, label, quality check and shelve new inventory; package and label all outgoing packages.
Update customer, lab and contract databases; maintain distribution files; dub new acquisitions for staff; and upkeep of in-house video library and archive.
Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
Excellent attention to detail; strong organizational, clerical and computer skills necessary.
Knowledge of MyMail preferred but not required.
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Administrative Intern

Assist Office Manager with computer maintenance and security, and maintain computer log and software; maintain office supplies log and upkeep of supply cabinet.
Update and maintain vendor files and financial paperwork, including purchase orders and check requests.
Answer phones, field questions and calls; and distribute incoming mail and faxes to staff.
Perform general office tasks, including copying, filing and mailing materials.
Excellent attention to detail; strong organizational, clerical and computer skills necessary.
Knowledge of MyMail and Quickbooks preferred by not required. Familiarity with computer networking a plus.

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Application Form

Internship Applicants:
All applicants are required to fill out an Internship Application Form. Along with the application form, all applicants must submit a resume and a writing sample. International applicants are encouraged to submit an application; however, Women Make Movies does not provide visas or accommodations for individuals coming from abroad.

Applications are accepted year round.

The Internship Application is now available as a Microsoft Word document, which you can download, complete, and email, along with your resume, to adminassist@wmm.com. Please put INTERNSHIP APPLICATION in the subject line of your email.
Internship Application Form (.doc)

If you do not have access to Microsoft Word, you can download the PDF version, for use with Adobe Reader.
Internship Application Form (.pdf)

If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, you can download a free version from Adobe here.

If neither of these options is open to you, please email adminassist@wmm.com to request a hard copy.




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