Studio Production Manager - San Jose

At Options For All (OFA), full-time employees are eligible for 100% COMPANY PAID medical, dental, and vision benefits. Qualifying dependents are eligible for 100% COMPANY PAID dental and vision benefits as well as 50% COMPANY PAID medical coverage. Coverage is effective on your first day of hire! 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Studio Production Manager manages internal and external production projects for their assigned studio to ensure they are satisfactorily completed, while also coaching OFA Film & Media students as they apply what they have learned/are learning to complex production projects. The goal of the Studio Production Manager is to facilitate production project opportunities for Film & Media students with a goal of enhancing job preparation and work placement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In coordination with Studio Manager, F&M Instructors and Employment Services, generate and develop internal and external production projects and opportunities for studio.

• Negotiate Options For All Production Services rates with prospective clients based off current rate schedule.

• Generate, develop, and manage relationships both within studio and externally to support Film & Media paid internship (PIP) and Adult Work Experience (AWE) opportunities for clients.

• Manage internal and external production projects ensuring timelines are established, deliverables are determined, contracts executed, and projects are satisfactorily completed.

• Prior to accepting production assignments, consult with Studio Manager to assess project and production capacity.

• Research and visit prospective filming locations to assess accessibility and modes of transportation available.

• Create, complete and maintain organization of all media including a Vimeo account to share projects.

• Ensure delivery and archive of client deliverables, including completion and maintenance of programmatic forms, files, and all other paperwork as required both internally and externally.

• Maintain and oversee inventory of studio equipment for production including: camera and lighting gear, audio equipment, computers, etc.

• Work with Options For All’s main accounts receivable department to provide invoicing to clientele.

• Prepare and operate within annual budget, meeting or exceeding budget goals.

• Teach Job Readiness courses as part of the film & media program curriculum; provided to all students with a phased approach (newer students focused on identifying interests & establishing goals while advanced students focus on resumes, reels & interviewing); schedule may include 2, 3 or 4 sessions per week depending on size of program.

• Coach and/or assist students on how to complete a digital portfolio of their film & media work/projects as well as create and manage their own website(s) and social media accounts.

• Diffuse crisis situations and provide crisis intervention, as necessary.

• Support fundraising and outreach efforts for both the Film & Media program and the organization.

• Supervise production crews and students during film shoots.

• Additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of film production, on-set protocols, processes, and techniques.

• Knowledge of website design and digital portfolios.

• Knowledge of the types of jobs available to clients in Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production.

• Knowledge of the IDD community, program designs, and Title 17 and 22 requirements (Preferred).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High school diploma, equivalent or GED 

• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred) or commensurate experience

EXPERIENCE

• 3 or more years direct experience of film production, processes, and techniques.

• Experience with instructional strategies and developing natural supports, including state-of-the-art techniques.

• Experience working with individuals with a variety of disabilities (Preferred).

• Experience working in film or media (Preferred)

• Experience working in a non-profit sector (Preferred)

• Experience working in the field of IDD (Preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must have and maintain valid drivers’ license, acceptable driving record, and ability to travel within and throughout region where services are provided.

• Must complete and pass background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. They must be capable of writing, using a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment. Ability to lift 15lbs.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be working in community environments, employment sites and office environments. The employee will experience normal office conditions with a well-lighted work area and minor noise from standard office equipment.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit your request to: Ciara Quinones at cquinones@optionsforall.org

Salary : $71,050