Internships
Looking to gain hands-on experience in the world of film, festivals, and nonprofit arts? Film Pittsburgh offers seasonal internships to students seeking the opportunity to work alongside a passionate team dedicated to bringing independent cinema to our community. Explore our current openings below!
Teen Screen Internship
Teen Screen, a program of Film Pittsburgh, seeks an intern for the summer/fall to work with our team on marketing research, film curation, and curriculum development. This is a remote position with the opportunity for in-person meetings or festival work for local candidates.
We are looking for someone with experience at the intersection of film and education, who is also adept at data management and writing for student audiences.
Responsibilities
- Working with the Director and Assistant Director on ongoing outreach and curriculum projects
- Helping to build and manage our user database and reach new teachers
- Assisting in screening and selecting new films (especially shorts) for our roster
- Collaborating on new teaching guides, researching and writing about recently acquired films, and updating older teaching materials
- Assisting with box office sales and guest services during film festivals and events (in the fall)
Qualifications
- 5 or more hours of availability per week
- Interests in independent film and education
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Experience using MS Excel and Word to maintain databases and write collaboratively
- Area knowledge in one or more of our key subjects is a plus: Civil & Human Rights, the Holocaust, Appalachian Culture, Environmental Science, and Cultural Diversity
Internships are part-time, unpaid, and a minimum of 5 hours a week. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to james@filmpittsburgh.org with "Internship" in the subject line.