International Ocean Film Foundation

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Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Environment

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Tides Thoreau Center1007 General Kennedy Drive #205San Francisco, CA 94129 United States

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http://intloceanfilmfest.org

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Board of Directors, Member - Various Chairs

Flexible Schedule | San Francisco, CA 94129

Launched in 2004, the International Ocean Film Foundation (IOFF) is a year-round ocean inspired conservation advocacy organization using the power of storytelling to raise awareness to protect our oceans. The film festival has a strong commitment to engage the next generation of ocean conservationists by offering the Education Program and the International Student Ocean Film Competition open to middle school and high school students around the world. The role of an IOFF Board Director is to promote and endorse the IOFF efforts throughout the communities it serves, and act in a judicious manner and in accordance with fiduciary responsibility for the organization. As a volunteer team, the Board of Directors is responsible for effectively using media to advance conservation of our ocean one film at a time, including through organizing a world-class environmental film festival, securing top-notch speakers, enlarging our target audience and empowering youth with opportunities. To achieve this, Board members are expected to volunteer their time, skills, and knowledge to promote the festival to their personal and professional networks, provide strategic guidance and contribute their own initiatives and partnerships in an effort to fundraise and increase awareness about the mission of the festival and its programs. The Board of Director volunteer role is a four-year commitment. We are looking for candidates with at least 3-5 years of board member experience, with specific experience in the following specialties: Education - Focus on educational opportunities for middle school and high school students through several programming efforst Marketing - Promote the IOFF brand and produce a Marketing Plan for year-round promotion of various education programs and the film festival. Oversee brand messaging across all media outlets: newsletter, website, and social media. Benefit Fundraiser - Oversee a team of co-chairs and volunteer committee members to produce and execute an outstanding Benefit in Spring 2024, designed to reach our fundraising goals to support out education initiatives. Building upon a strong foundation of existing donors, sponsors and friends of the festival serve as the visionary for achieve a fundraising goal while honoring a keynote speaker in the ocean community. Interested applicants should submit your resume or LinkedIn profile to Ana Blanco, Executive Director at ana@intloceanfilmfest.org

Date Posted: 2024-03-22
SF Climate Week Film Screening Manager

2024-02-15 - 2024-05-01 | San Francisco, CA 94129

21st Annual International Ocean Film Festival SF Climate Week Film Screening Manager About the International Ocean Film Festival Launched in 2004, IOFF is the leading Bay Area ocean destination event of the year. Taking place at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, the IOFF is a three-day celebration of the ocean, featuring more than 40 independent films from around the world, visiting filmmakers, special guests, panel discussions and opportunities to engage with Ocean Hero Community Partners throughout the weekend. The film festival strives to engage the next generation of ocean conservationists by offering a Free Student Education Program and an International Student Film Competition for middle school and high schools students. The festival takes place in-person on April 12-14, 2023 in San Francisco at Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture. Overview: The Climate Week Film Screening Manager (FSM) is responsible for assisting and managing event planning for the upcoming SF Climate Week Special Screening one day in April, currently April 23rd. End date of May 1st, 2024. Working closely with IOFF Staff the FSM will be an integral part to help bring the event to fruition on time and within budget. Start day no later than February 15th. Film Screening Manager Responsibilities: Discussing and confirming all event details, including the number of guests, floor layouts, venue, color schemes, food, and decor with the clients. Visiting venues, sampling food, liaising with caterers, musicians, and other service providers and vendors. Conducting research, which may include sending emails, searching online, and making phone calls to ensure professional service delivery and a memorable event. Ensuring all food, drinks, chairs, tables, and decorations are delivered and set up on time. Managing ticket sales on Eventbrite. Point of contact for the day of the event. Managing volunteers for the day of the event. Notifying clients of any changes or problems as soon as possible. Developing timeframes, checklists, and delegating tasks to the relevant parties. Promoting, managing and posting on social media channels. Film Screening Manager Requirements: 3-5 years experience in event management. A strong portfolio of previous work. Excellent time management, attention to detail, and communication skills. Superb networking skills, customer service, and negotiation tactics. Strong multitasking abilities and the ability to function under pressure. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and walk/ stand for prolonged periods of time. A valid driver’s license. Someone passionate about the ocean and climate change. TO APPLY To apply, please submit your resume or LinkedIn profile to info@intloceanfilmfest.org . The policy of the IOFF is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender or sexual orientation.

Date Posted: 2024-01-29

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The mission of the International Ocean Film Festival is to be the premier global platform for ocean literacy and education through independent film.

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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.

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by SGuille (Ga-Yel) R. from CA (2008-10-23 17:45:21.0)

I would like to immerse myself with nature and share my knowledge in community involvement during the process

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