The Gimli Film Festival is looking for someone to fill the position of Operations Manager for the 2010 summer film festival. The Operations Manager must have strong event management skills, excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage volunteers and staff effectively. The position demands exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to deal professionally and respectively with invited guests, participants and the audience members. In addition, a good grasp of film industry knowledge in Manitoba and Canada is essential.
Reporting to the Executive Director, and working in collaboration with the GFF team, the Operations Manager is responsible for the following:
- successful execution of all program and industry events at the festival
- supervision of the Operations Coordinator and operations staff
The major areas of responsibility include:
VENUES
Ensure successful operation of all venues.
Allocate and reserve location and equipment for all events.
Ensure all required technical equipment is obtained and confirmed with technical coordinator.
Manage Print Traffic; securing films, transport, ensure compliance with Manitoba Film Classification Board.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Establish Delegate/guest filmmaker, registration and recognition or accreditation (individual passes) including media passes.
Administer system of registration and application process, where applicable, of events.
Administrative duties as required leading up to festival (mail-outs, guest itineraries, etc).
Facilitate ticketing process. Website enabled and box office administration.
Create and execute participants’ exit surveys and audience survey.
VOLUNTEERS
Supervise Volunteer Coordinator
Recruit, train and schedule volunteers for the specific events, matching volunteer skills with requirements.
HOSPITALITY AND GUESTS
Communicate with Hospitality Committee, ensure that invited guests and VIPs are taken care of and treated with high regard.
Work with the committee on hospitality events that include industry participants.
PROMOTION AND MEDIA
Assist the Marketing Coordinator to compile promotional and publicity material for the events and films for the festival program and media.
Distribution of promotional material as related to the program events.
Maintain updates and information on the website.
Assist in coordinating of media events with Marketing Coordinator.
PROGRAM CONTENT/SCHEDULE
Contribute to film selection, view film submissions and recommend films to ED and Programming Committee.
Facilitate the educational and professional development event program and film program. (Development Program consists of, but not limited to, panel
discussions, interviews, master classes and Q & A sessions.)
Assist the ED in the selection of guest filmmakers or actors to a corresponding event.
Assist in Jury selection and process for film competitions.
Organize the screening schedule in consultation with the ED.
Confirm screening rights for each film with TIFF, distributors or filmmakers.
WRAP UP
Return all venues back to initial state.
Collect and analyze exit and audience surveys.
Thank you letters and follow up to all participants and volunteers.
Duration: April 12 to August 6, 2010
Wage: $ 14.00 per hour 36.5 hours per week
Application Deadline: March 30, 2010
The Gimli Film Festival (GFF) showcases films from Manitoba, Canada and the world. The objective of the festival is to strengthen, support and showcase films and filmmaking. The job position will support the Executive Director in the successful execution of a five-day film festival in Gimli, Manitoba. The candidate will gain valuable experience in event management and in the industry of film.
The position will be measured by the successful and efficient operation of the five-day festival. The position will be responsible for the fulfilling their duties as described in the job description and as directed by the
Executive Director.