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SIFF Seattle, WA

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SIFF is Hiring a Festival Marketing Outreach Associate Near Seattle, WA

About Us

Mission To create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.

Equity Values SIFF believes that valuing and promoting diversity is vital to our mission. We are dedicated to improving racial equity within our organization and our community. SIFF uses our unique position to share diverse perspectives in visual storytelling while empowering new voices to share their own stories and promoting accessibility for all people. We strive to foster diversity in all facets of our organization, from board to volunteer, from artist to audience and beyond.

SIFF is committed to...

Making Our Culture More Inclusive and Affirming
Seattle's Indigenous Heritage Acknowledgement
Race, Equity and Social Justice

About The Position

The Festival Marketing Outreach Associate works with the Marketing and Communication team to create and execute SIFF’s community outreach strategy, promotional campaigns, grassroots efforts, and community building to increase regional awareness and attendance for the 2024 Seattle International Film Festival.

Join our marketing and communications dream team for the 50th Seattle International Film Festival. We are a group of hard-working marketing pros with a passion for all things cinema. We value learning and growing together professionally, ensuring that everyone on the team feels supported, and making each other smile daily. We pride ourselves in being proactive, organized, and inspiring, as well as goofy in healthy doses!

Dates of Employment: March 11th - March 24th: part-time @ 20 hrs/week

March 25th - May 24th, 2024: full-time @ 40 hrs/week

Reports to: Festival Marketing Manager

Hourly Rate: $21/hour

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Research local communities, businesses, and organizations around SIFF 2023 theater locations, and work closely with partners and SIFF staff within each location, identify specific businesses, organizations, special-interest groups, and cultural communities to promote theaters’ SIFF 2023 film lineups and events.
Create and maintain a schedule for outreach activities
Coordinate ticket giveaways to social service and community groups that encourage cultural participation while also driving ticket sales
Coordinate the creation and distribution of all print and electronic promotional materials; flyers, newsletters, etc.
Develop and implement promotional opportunities to gain additional exposure through contests, creative promotions, etc.
Assist with website copywriting, proofing, and updating as needed
Actively participates in meetings and brainstorms with team
Other duties as required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field (will consider currently enrolled students), or equivalent combination of marketing experience and training in lieu of degree.
Current WA state drivers’ license and access to a vehicle
Strong working knowledge of email marketing and social media platforms
Ability to take initiative, employ good judgment, and manage projects/tasks from beginning to end
Exceptional ability to be proactive, manage details, and multitask in a fast paced environment
Ability to meet deadlines and to anticipate next steps or needs
Adobe Creative Suite or Canva experience and an understanding of basic layout and graphic design principles
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Possesses strong interpersonal skills
Passion for, and knowledge of, film and cinema

Work Environment: This temporary position will work onsite at our Seattle office and specified event spaces.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to interact with coworkers and external stakeholders, sit and stand for extended periods of time, and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Be Considered For This Role

Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional experience to the role
A cover letter stating why you’re interested in SIFF and your experience to be successful in the role
All attachments must be in PDF file

Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at any SIFF venue (including working in our offices) you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

AAP/EEO Statement: SIFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.