Employment Opportunities
Jobs
Mspiff Positions
TO APPLY FOR A POSITION
Please send resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the festival, which internship position you are seeking, and any pertinent experience and qualifications to info@mspfilm.org. Please submit all documents as PDFs.
- Box Office Attendant – Facilitate the sale of tickets, passes, memberships and merchandise to audiences.
- Box Office Lead – Manage Box Office staff and facilitate the sale of tickets, passes, memberships and merchandise to audiences.
- Information Office Attendant – Facilitate the sale of tickets, passes, memberships and merchandise to audiences, and act as a resource for answering attendee questions.
- Information Office Manager – Oversees the duties of the Information Office including Pass and Membership sales, Pass troubleshooting, phone sales and general patron services.
- Projectionist – Provides a top-quality experience for festival goers by ensuring the highest standards of image, sound and picture quality.
- Venue Manager – Work with the Operations and Technical Managers to ensure the proper operations at festival venues.
Year-Round Positions
There are no year-round openings at this time.
Internships
We offer full and part-time, unpaid internships for college students and young professionals who are passionate about film and interested in developing hands-on experience in festival and event management. We have a small number of internships available year-round while our MSPIFF focused internships begin as early as January and complete after the festival in May.
MSPIFF Interns will preferably have broad flexibility during the festival and must be able to commit to mornings, evenings and weekend hours. Applicants must have a working personal laptop that can be used during the internship.
TO APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP
Please send resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the festival, which internship position you are seeking, and any pertinent experience and qualifications to info@mspfilm.org. Please submit all documents as PDFs.
YEAR-ROUND INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
Animation/Motion Graphics Intern
Positions available: 1-2
Description: Work alongside the Content Manager, Multimedia & Outreach Coordinator and Programming Manager to create engaging content to display on screen in the theatre and on the web. You’ll be creating trailers, slideshows, bumpers and other promotional assets, maintaining MSP Film identity and branding, to keep our audience informed.
Must be able to follow directions and complete tasks independently. Experience with Adobe Premiere and After Effects preferred, having a laptop with Adobe CC is a plus, but not necessary.
Video Intern
Positions available: 1-2
Description: Work under the supervision of the Content Manager and Business Manager to create exciting and informative trailers highlighting MSP Film’s various Programs as well as trailers highlighting upcoming New Releases. Work under the Programming Director to develop and maintain weekly on-screen reel. Coordinate the shooting, editing, and delivery of new video content to be used on screen and on social media as needed. Enthusiasm, professional communication and strong organizational skills with an attention to detail is a must.
Must be able to follow directions and complete tasks independently. Experience with Adobe Premiere and After Effects preferred, having a laptop with Adobe CC is a plus, but not necessary.
Graphic Design Intern
Positions available: 1-2
Description: Work alongside the Content Manager, Multimedia & Outreach Coordinator, and other staff members to assist with print and digital design work including posters, flyers, postcards, and other promotional materials while maintaining MSP Film identity and branding, to keep our audience informed.
Must be able to follow directions and complete tasks independently. Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop preferred, having a laptop with Adobe CC is a plus, but not necessary.
Cinema Exhibition Intern
Positions available: 1-2
Description: Work closely with the Programming Director on the technical side of film exhibition. This position is perfect for anyone interested in learning the technical side of current and future film exhibition, and how it relates to film curation, event programming, the international film business, and film festival management. Ideal candidates are tech-savvy, and interested in getting hands-on experience behind the scenes of both the Film Society’s year-round exhibition at St. Anthony Main Theatre (and other venues) and during the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival to make the movies actually happen.
The candidate must be well-versed in Microsoft Office, comfortable on both Mac and PC computers, comfortable with the idea of learning how to use film exhibition software, and be interested in learning about the film and movie business.
Publicity & Outreach Intern
Positions available: 1-2
Description: This candidate will work closely with our Publicity Manager and Outreach & Multimedia Coordinator to maximize and expand the Film Society’s reach and engagement for all programming. Track and submit events and programming to press and organizational event calendars across the Twin Cities. Assist in the creation and distribution of Outreach materials, such as flyers, both onsite and, through the volunteer Street Team, around the Twin Cities. Assist in updating and adding to MSP Film’s Outreach database & digital mailing list in Airtable and Constant Contact CRM. Other duties as assigned.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow directions and complete tasks independently is a must. Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop preferred, having a laptop with Adobe CC is a plus, but not necessary.
Development/Fundraising Intern
Positions available: 1
Description: This person will work closely with the Membership & Development Manager and learn about how we raise money, our membership program, how we cultivate donors, maintain our relationships with them, and promote engagement with our mission. You will also learn how we use DonorPerfect and Agile Ticketing to track donations, memberships and participation in our programs. As the Development Intern, you will have multiple opportunities to participate and engage with our supporter community, while providing support to both the Team and our donors. The key aspect of this role is that you are ready to prepare for a future career in non-profit development.
You must love working with people, appreciate the art of film and be ready to be immersed in the exhibition of independent cinema. Interest in non-profit or event management, excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to customer service are a must.
MSPIFF INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
Community Engagement Intern
Positions available: 1-2
Start Date: January 2020
Description: As a member of the Publicity & Outreach team you will work closely with the Multimedia & Outreach Coordinator and the Publicity Manager to inform organizations of films and events that would be of interest to their constituency through targeted community outreach efforts. Create film and target audience lists for use by teams throughout the organization. Coordinate community and group screenings with local organizations and colleges during the Festival. Coordinate, with volunteers, the distribution of flyers and other materials to locations around the Twin Cities. Ensure that promotional materials are readily available at all venues during the festival. Work with the Volunteer Manager to supervise a team of volunteers dedicated to community engagement.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow directions and complete tasks independently is a must. Must be able to work well in a team, with the ability to function in high-pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner, and be comfortable managing volunteers.
Guest Services Intern
Positions available: 2-3
Start Date: March 2020
Description: As a member of the Guest Services team you will work closely with the Guest Services Manager to assist in providing a top-tier experience for all visiting guests. Leading up to the festival you’ll assist in coordinating filmmakers and other guests’ activities by working with the Guest Travel Manager to create a scheduled itinerary. Take part in creating a contact database between visiting filmmakers and registered Industry Pass holders, for their own use, to set up meetings while in town. During the festival, you will take the lead in coordinating either Guest Check-in, Guest Transportation, or other Guest Relations, under the supervision of the Guest Services Manager. Enthusiasm, high customer service skills, professional communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail is a must.
Must be able to work well in a team, with the ability to function in high-pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner, and be comfortable managing volunteers.
Events Intern
Positions available: 2-3
Start Date: February 2020
Description: As a member of the Events team you will work closely with the Events Producer to assist in planning, executing and being on-site for special events at the festival. Under the supervision of the Events Producer, you will assist in managing guest lists and ensure door control, event setup and teardown, and managing the Filmmaker Lounge when needed. Enthusiasm, high guest services skills, professional communication skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail is a must.
Must be able to work well in a team, with the ability to function in high-pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner, and be comfortable managing volunteers.
Assistant Volunteer Management Intern
Positions available: 2-3
Start Date: February 2020
Description: As a member of the Volunteer team you will work closely with the Volunteer Manager to assist in creating and maintaining the volunteer schedule, volunteer tasks, and tracking volunteer hours leading up to and during the festival. Under the supervision of the Volunteer Manager, you will supervise volunteer shifts at our satellite venues ensuring a top-tier experience for attendees. Enthusiasm, high customer service skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail is a must.
Must be able to work well in a team, with the ability to function in high-pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner, and be comfortable managing volunteers.
Print Traffic Intern
Positions available: 2
Start Date: February 2020
Description: As a member of the Tech team you will work closely with the Program Manager, Technical Director, and Technical Coordinator, learning what it takes to present top-tier film presentations. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, you will help coordinate exhibition content delivery, manages inventory of shipping materials prior to the festival, placing orders as needed. During the Festival, you assist in managing exhibition content to allow for easy internal tracking and safe-keeping, assist in contacting appropriate parties if any exhibition content fails, and ensure content arrives safely at its outbound destination by given deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is a must. Must be able to work well in a team, and a valid driver’s license is required.
Media Intern
Positions available: 2-4
Start Date: March 2020
Description: Work under the supervision of the Media Coordinator and the Content Manager to ensure proper documentation of the festival and its events. Assist with the setup, capture, editing, delivery, and data management of all media assets with a focus on ensuring that photo and video content is usable and captures the festival effectively for promotion and sponsorship fulfillment.
Enthusiasm, professional communication and strong organizational skills with an attention to detail is a must. Must be able to work well in a team. Experience with Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop preferred, having a laptop with Adobe CC is a plus, but not necessary.
