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115 people are interested
Member, Board of Directors
ORGANIZATION: International Ocean Film Foundation
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115 people are interested
We are seeking well qualified candidates to join our Board of Directors.
Board Member - Roles
To serve as an ambassador in the communtiy supporting IOFF's history, mission, goals, ocean awareness efforts, and creating a sustainable future for the film festival.
The role of a Board of Director is to promote and endorse the IOFF efforts throughout the communities it serves. All Directors are selected to help support the mission and produce world-class, effective and memorable year-round events. To achieve this, Board members are expected to volunteer their time, skills, and knowledge to promote the festival to their personal and professional networks in an effort to increase awareness about the mission of the festival and its films.
We are specifically looking for candidates with at least 3-5 years of board member experience, ideally in the following skills categories: Fundraising, Filmmaking, Marketing, Board Governance. The four positions we are specifically recruiting for at this time include the following;- Marketing Chair
- Volunteer Chair
- Gala 2020 Chair (November 2020 Fundraiser)
- Student Film Competition Chair
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About International Ocean Film Foundation
Location:
Tides Thoreau Center, 1007 General Kennedy Drive #205, San Francisco, CA 94129, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the International Ocean Film Festival is to be the premier global platform for ocean literacy and education through independent film.
Description
The International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF), is the first and largest film festival focused on the ocean in the world.
As a year-round ocean conservation organization the IOFF produces a multipole day in person film and lecture event that promotes awareness around the health of our oceans, and call to actions to protect it. Film programs include award winning independent films of all genres, on stage discussions with filmmakers and content experts, creating a unique public forum on the environmental, social, and cultural importance of the ocean's ecosystems, habitats and its resources. The IOFF has five main education initiatives to fulfill its mission:- Global Online Student Ocean Film Program
- Free Student Ocean Film Field Trips
- International Student Film Competition
- International Traveling Program
- Annual Ocean Film Festival
IOFF will be celebrating it's 21st Anniversary on April 13-14, 2024 at Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco, CA. With an expected attendance of 3,000 people, the IOFF serves as a beacon of hope and conversation for ocean lovers of all ages.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1007 General Kennedy Drive, Suite 205The PresidioThoreau Center for SustainabilitySan Francisco, CA 94129
DATE POSTED
June 10, 2020
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Business Development & Sales Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 10-12 hours per month
- Ideal Board Member candidates have a passion for protecting the ocean and are interested in supporting the organization with their unique skills, through fundraising and networking opportunities.