Earn valuable work experience with an internationally recognized film and video organization!
Contact:
Kathleen Beckman, Internship Coordinator
Facets Multi-Media, Inc.
1517 West Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614 USA
Tel: 773-281-9075
Fax: 773-929-0266
E-mail: internships@facets.org
www.facets.org & www.cicff.org
Organization Description:
Facets Multi-Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to the exhibition, distribution & education of foreign, independent & classic films through our Cinematheque Theater, Videotheque (with over 50,000 titles for rent), and Facets Film School. The Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF), a project of Facets, is the largest festival of films for children in North America and features over 250 animated and live action films from 40 countries. The Festival welcomes over 20,000 Chicago area children, adults, and educators to the screenings, and over 100 filmmakers, media professionals & celebrities attend the Festival to lead interactive workshops with kids as well as hosting several media education programs for children, teens & adults throughout the year.
Internship Description:
Facets Internships are a great learning experience for anyone interested in event coordination, film, fundraising, writing, marketing, publicity, non-profit organizations & PR. Some internships are seasonal and others are based on need.
Internship areas include:
Facets Film Festival Internships
Facets Film & Video Internships
CICFF Development & Fundraising Assistant
Facets Home Entertainment Production Intern
CICFF Film Entry Registrar & Programming Assistant
Facets Cinema Marketing Assistant
CICFF Workshop & Special Programs Assistant
Facets Marketing/Advertising Coordinator
CICFF Festival Press Coordinator
Facets Graphic Design Internship
CICFF Festival Marketing/Publicity Coordinator
CICFF Summer Film Camp and Jury Coordinator
CICFF Guest & Public Relations Coordinator
CICFF Assistant to the Director
Internships require an average of 3, 8-hour days (weekdays) per week for a 3-4 month period. Some internships may require additional hours, evenings and weekends.
Compensation:
Internships are unpaid however, they do include many perks with Facets Cinema, Video Rentals, Facets Film School classes, plus free soda & popcorn. Most of all, Facets internships are an intense and rewarding learning experience with a unique and celebrated Chicago non-profit arts organization.
Application:
There is no application deadline although application materials should be submitted 2-6 months prior to the upcoming internship session. Internships are roughly seasonal (Winter/Spring, Summer, & Fall). Submission materials include:
• Internship Application: Available online at www.facets.org, www.cicff.org, by request at internships@facets.org or by phone at 773-281-9075.
• Resume
• Cover Letter: Send a cover letter, in the form of a personal statement, of no more than 500 words explaining what an internship with Facets means to you.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume and Internship Application to Kathleen Beckman, Internship Coordinator via e-mail, fax or mail (above). Interviews for finalists will ONLY be considered after all materials are received.
Questions? Contact Kathleen Beckman, Internship Coordinator at 773-281-9075, internships@facets.org
