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JOB: Program Director for the Arts

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PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR THE ARTS

The James Irvine Foundation
www.irvine.org
More Information: http://www.irvine.org/about-us/job-opportunities

The James Irvine Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organization committed to expanding opportunity for the people of California. We seek talented, team-oriented individuals, dedicated to excellence and to making California a better place for all its residents.

Although we receive many inquiries, we operate with a small staff, and openings are infrequent. As available, all positions and application instructions will be posted here. If you have questions regarding a specific job opening, please contact our Human Resources Department by email at hr@irvine.org

* Program Director for Arts

For description and more information: http://www.irvine.org/about-us/job-opportunities

Audio Visual Technician job at Walt Disney Family Museum in SF

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Audio Visual Technician

The role of the Audio Visual (AV) Technician is to take direction from the Manager of AV in supporting significant components of The Walt Disney Museum’s AV systems as well as providing a smooth and stable infrastructure. The role is to carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and minor installation work in relation to the Audio Visual equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide a full range of AV technical duties including, minor AV installations, reactive AV work, repairs work, maintenance tasks, and set up AV equipment for daily and special events.
• Provide general site services including the housekeeping of work areas.
• Carry out other AV related duties when required.
• Ensure a safe & healthy working environment, and compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Present a professional image to visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service.
• Ability to manage and co-ordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide technical support of internal and external systems.
• Identify, assess, and improve internal processes.

Job Link: https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/wdfm/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=10013&esid=az

Find out more about the Walt Disney Family Museum!

JOBS: Screenwriter, Marvel Entertainment

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Marvel Entertain is looking for screenwriters to help them get their characters onto the screen.

Hmm, when are we going to see more Black, female super-heroes, other than Storm…who’s a platinum blonde with blue eyes?

Interested, check out Variety.com’s article, and brush up on your skills with the Organization of Black Screenwriters!

Also, check out the Museum of Black Superheroes at: http://www.blacksuperhero.com/

JOBS: Executive Assistant, Brooklyn Bodega

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Looking for Assistant to The President of Brooklyn Bodega/Exec Director of the BHFShare

Position:  Brooklyn Bodega is looking for one or two dedicated individuals to work directly with our President and Festival Executive Director, Wes Jackson.

Description: The position is a volunteer one with the distinct possibility of transforming into a paid position.

Assistant will report directly to the President and will assist in all day-to-day duties regarding The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival and Brooklyn Bodega.

In these tough times when so many are either unemployed or underemployed this position is a great resume builder as you will gain experience in virtually every facet of the music business. Event Production, Talent buying, Marketing, Finance and more. As stated the position is unpaid but there is a clear path to compensation for the right person. The Bodega and the Festival are run like a non-profit. Our focus is on the culture and inspiring those around us. If you feel the same way then this is the perfect place for you.

Projects you will be working on:

• The 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival
• “Show and Prove” MC competition
• Brooklynbodega.com
• Savannah Boogie Music and Song (new digital record label)
• Brooklyn Bodega Consulting and Branding

Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with President and key staff
• Serve as key advisor to President
• Help execute initiatives
• Coordinating schedule
• Setting up meetings
• Corresponding with staff, clients, and patrons
• Manage the execution of BHF project plan
• Supervise interns and volunteers

Skills:

• Above average communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Self starter
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products
• Experience with Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) is a plus
• Experience with basic HTML is a plus
• Passion for Hip-Hop music and culture

More details:

• Minimum 20 hours/week
• Can work remotely but at least half of the 20 hours will be in the Bodega office
• Position runs through June 26th. Can be extended.
• College credit available

Send resumes to moses@brooklynbodega.com

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: California Newsreel

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This announcement was forwarded to me. California Newsreel has an amazing library (for rent or purchase) of African and African Diaspora cinema, as well as other films and documentaries.

The deadline to apply is OCTOBER 31, 2008! YES, THAT’S TOMORROW, so dust off your resume and start sending!!

(Sorry, but I –and the sender– received the notice late, too.)

Drop me a line if you are hired!