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Assistant Programmer (Seasonal)
NewFest is currently seeking an organized self-starter with a proven interest in LGBTQ+ films to support film and industry programming & engagement at The 34th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, NYC’s most prominent queer film event.
The Assistant Programmer & Industry Coordinator will work in conjunction with the Director of Programming, Programming Coordinator, Festival Producer, Social Media Manager, and Communications/Marketing team to ensure the timely creation, input, and delivery of the following:
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT/DUTIES:
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Key Dates: Early August – 10/29/2022
August 2022 – 10/12/2022
Part-Time (Screening + 2 – 3 days “in office” – can be remote)
10/13/2022 – 10/26/2022
Festival / Full-time in NYC
TO APPLY
Please send a brief cover letter and CV/résumé using this form by August 2nd.
ABOUT NEWFEST
Founded in 1988, NewFest: New York’s Film and Media Arts Organization presents year-round screenings and events, including the annual New York LGBT Film Festival. NewFest’s mission is to give voice and visibility to the full scope of New York’s LGBTQ community through films and programs that entertain, educate, and empower. In bringing diverse audiences and filmmakers together, NewFest creates spaces and conversations that have the capacity to open minds, shift cultural bias, and create positive change. NewFest is dedicated to bringing together filmmakers and audiences to build a community that encompasses the wide range of representations of the LGBTQ experience. We are committed to nurturing and presenting LGBTQ stories and emerging filmmakers. For more information, visit www.NewFest.org.
Audience Services Manager (Seasonal)
SCOPE OF WORK
The Audience Services Manager will be responsible for managing operations related to Ticketing, Customer Support, Registration, and Merchandise Sales before and during the festival.
Dates
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
TO APPLY
Please send a brief cover letter and CV/résumé using this form.
ABOUT NEWFEST
Founded in 1988, NewFest: New York’s Film and Media Arts Organization presents year-round screenings and events, including the annual New York LGBT Film Festival. NewFest’s mission is to give voice and visibility to the full scope of New York’s LGBTQ community through films and programs that entertain, educate, and empower. In bringing diverse audiences and filmmakers together, NewFest creates spaces and conversations that have the capacity to open minds, shift cultural bias, and create positive change. NewFest is dedicated to bringing together filmmakers and audiences to build a community that encompasses the wide range of representations of the LGBTQ experience. We are committed to nurturing and presenting LGBTQ stories and emerging filmmakers. For more information, visit www.NewFest.org.