Facets’ Internship Information
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 Facets Cinema, Facets Video Rentals (with over 50,000 titles for rent), and Facets Film School classes. Facets’ Children’s Programs also play an significant role in the organization including: Young Chicago Critics summer film program teaching film theory, critique and basic film production to kids ages 7-14, and the Chicago
International Children's Film Festival (CICFF), the largest festival of films for children in North America welcoming 20,000 attendees annually and featuring over 200 animated and live action films from 40 countries. The CICFF is also the only
Academy Award-qualifying children’s film festival in the world.
Internship Description:
Facets Internships are a great learning experience for anyone interested in event coordination, film, fundraising, writing, marketing, publicity, non-profit development & PR. Some internships are seasonal and others are based on need.
Internships Available:
Facets DVD Authoring Assistant
CICFF Programming Assistant
CICFF Workshop & Special Programs Assistant
CICFF Marketing/Publicity Coordinator
Press Coordinator
Summer Film Camp and Jury Coordinator
Facets Cinema Marketing Assistant
New Media (Social Networking) Internship
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 email, 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.
