May 9

Job: Festival & Exhibition Director at the Center for Asian American Media

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The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) , the organization behind the SF International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF), is looking for a festival & exhibition director to lead its public programs and film festival.

The ideal candidate is an experienced manager and programmer who has a vision for Asian American media, is highly motivated and resourceful, and brings a sense of creativity and adaptability. The position requires strong management, oral and written communications skills, as well as a breadth of knowledge and experience in film, video, or media arts, exhibitions, live events, or other public engagement programs. The Festival & Exhibitions Director is part of CAAM’s program team and a larger management team for the organization.

• Duties:
• Create artistic and overall vision and plan for year-round programming
• Work with Director of Programs on vision and goals for SFIAAFF
• Hire, train, and supervise department and specific Festival seasonal staff
• Hire & supervise program curators as needed
• Develop and manage department budget
• Event scheduling and program slotting
• Cultivate and maintain effective filmmaker & distributor relations
• Manage venue and partner organization relations and contract process
• Develop relationships with key film festivals & film industry contacts
• Contribute to development of annual Festival marketing & website plan
• Work with Development & Communications Director and Publicist to generate key press messaging and releases
• Work with Development & Communications Director to identify, solicit, and maintain sponsors for SFIAAFF and other events

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in arts programming
• At least five years of experience in management within a non-profit or event production setting
• Strong vision and strategic thinking as well as a commitment to continuous improvement
• Notable communication ability particularly in public presentations and written communications
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Flexible to change and resourceful in meeting challenges
• Ability to lead and thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple personnel and projects
• Strong managerial skills, particularly in supervision and building effective teams
• Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with media makers, supporters, industry representatives, and funders.
• Capacity to take initiative, build consensus and to work effectively cross-departmentally
• Deep understanding of Asian American communities and media arts field
• Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. The position is full-time, exempt, salaried, and includes excellent benefits.

Position open until filled. First round interviews to begin mid-April. Early applications encouraged.

To apply, please send résumé, cover letter, and salary history to:

Festival & Exhibitions Director Hire
Center for Asian American Media
145 Ninth Street, Suite 350
San Francisco, CA 94103-2641
Or by email: karyin [at] asianamericanmedia [dot] org