Volunteer/Internships
FilmAid East Africa Office, Nairobi, Kenya
Internship
FilmAid international invites applications from qualified universities students or out of collage graduates to fill the above position. The position, based in Nairobi, will report to the Program Assistant and is a National position (for students / graduates in Kenya)
Background
The mission of FilmAid International (“FilmAid”) is to use the power of film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted. The desired impact of FilmAid’s programs is to facilitate social change through film and video by giving individuals knowledge and confidence, and by providing communication tools, information, and opportunities for people to come together to explore, debate and express ideas.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
FilmAid Headquarters, New York City
Volunteers/Interns
Film Content Coordinator
The content coordinator would help FilmAid's film library interns in researching and acquiring films for use in our programs. This includes finding films that are culturally appropriate and relevant to the communities we serve, and procuring them through distributors or filmmakers.
Film & Video Editor
The Film & Video Editor is responsible for assembling video, graphics and still images into a cohesive program using Final Cut Pro. The ideal candidate would excel in working as part of a collaborative team and taking direction. The editor will work on editing our PVP short film (films created by refugee youth), as well as our community-based video project films. Additional skills that would be helpful: non-linear video editing, image manipulation and color correction of all assigned projects, and the creation of promotional trailers. The Film & Video editor would also subtitle these English language short films and create mpeg4 files and DVD dubs of the short films for distribution.
Communications & Outreach Internship
The communications intern will assist the Communications Director with handling publicity and press materials related to FilmAid. Projects may include compiling press kits, building network partnerships and supporting outreach programs that include film festivals. Assisting with website maintenance, newsletters, and media outreach, helping to maintain partner relationships, writing and editing reports and project summaries, creating FilmAid e-news alerts, assisting in annual reports and supporting the planning and coordinating of direct mail and annual appeal campaigns. This internship requires very strong interpersonal skills and writing skills. An interest and background in publicity, journalism, and/or media communications is helpful.
Development Intern
The responsibilities of the development intern vary from researching foundations and grants to helping draft proposals and reports. The development intern will also be involved in planning fund-raising events and meetings with donors. This internship requires strong organizational, interpersonal and writing skills. A background in fund-raising and knowledge of Raiser's Edge is helpful.
Research Intern
This internship requires strong research, organizational and presentation skills to help compile information about projects and statistics relating to refugees in general, the refugee communities FilmAid currently serves and those that we will be working with in the future. Research topics include behavior, change, communication and camp statistics for use in reports and proposals. A background in refugee relief and/or public health is helpful.
Administrative Intern
This internship is an opportunity to learn about all aspects of nonprofit management and administration. He/she will learn the basic operations of each department. He/she will help keep FilmAid’s headquarters office in running order and work closely with the Program Associate in handling the diverse needs of the office. This internship requires strong interpersonal, organizational and writing skills.
Film Library Intern
The film library intern would assist the Film Content Supervisor in researching and acquiring films to add to our libraries in the field. This includes finding films that are culturally appropriate and relevant to the communities we serve and procuring them through distributors or filmmakers. The film library intern is responsible for keeping records of releases for each of the films in the library to be screened in the camps. He/she will help maintain the content database and film library. This internship requires a self-motivated problem solver with strong organizational skills. A background in film is required; knowledge of African cinema a plus.
Additional Requirements for All Internships
The ideal candidate has a strong background in international affairs, education and media and an interest in using the arts in humanitarian aid, development and human rights. FilmAid is a small organization, where flexibility and a good sense of humor are of utmost importance. We require a commitment of at least two full days per week (or equivalent amount) and willingness to work independently on a variety of tasks ranging from office work to program design. Candidates should also be familiar with computer programs (including Microsoft Access and Excel), have experience working in an office environment and have strong writing and communication skills.
To apply please mail, e-mail or fax your resume and a cover letter indicating which position you are applying for to:
Human Resources
FilmAid International
24 West 23rd St., 4th Floor
New York, NY 10010
humanresources@filmaid.org
Fax: (212) 529-1084
