Outreach & Programs Coordinator

Department Summary

The Public Programs unit of the Film & Television Archive conceptualizes live and virtual cinema programs for both in-theater exhibition and virtual screening platforms in a year-round capacity. Public Programs coordinates an on-going calendar of screening events of contemporary, historical and archival films curated from various sources, including FTVA's various collections as well as local & international studio & independent film archives and contemporary international distributors. Public Programs is responsible for programs from ideation through research to execution and works closely with the Motion Picture and Television Offices, Research and Study Center, and Library Communications and Marketing to fulfill FTVA's mission to advocate for the accessibility of all moving images in all formats.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Public Programmer, the Outreach & Programs Coordinator (OPC) executes interrelated, complex tasks supporting all aspects of Archive public programs and public engagement. Core responsibilities include 1) Outreach & Engagement 2) Archive-related Event Space Management 3) Media traffic coordination and 4) Programming & Administration. Outreach & Engagement responsibilities include collaborating with Archive programmers of record to identify community and campus outreach opportunities in order to cultivate audiences for in-person and online programming; liaising with community and campus partners to distribute promised partnership promotional materials in support of Archive public events; researching and identifying new partners, collaborators, and audiences to diversify and increase campus and community engagement; working closely with Library Marketing and Communications staff to formally organize and track outreach efforts. For the purposes of online access, secure the necessary signed release forms and coordinate with the Library's Marketing and Communications team to advance archival access. Event Space Management includes managing operations for the Billy Wilder Theater, the Archive's Virtual Screening Room, and other venues; hiring, training, and scheduling Theater Assistants and Student Coordinators at the Billy Wilder Theater and other event spaces; preparing box office reports, event timelines, and complimentary seating lists; maintain accurate, written operating procedures and ensuring public programs run smoothly in accordance with UCLA Library, FTVA, and Hammer protocols; liaising with invited on-stage guests and vendors before, during, and after events, to coordinate hospitality, set up for book signings and other tabled events in the theater lobby or appropriate respective spaces; meeting and overseeing event photographers, as needed; facilitating accessibility requests, including booking ASL interpretation vendors; coordinating live and pre-recorded film events for the Virtual Screening Room during online-only programming and ensuring they run smoothly; and coordinating FTVA/BWT receptions, following Hammer Museum guidelines and working with Library partners such as Library Development, get quotes from caterers, handle parking and signage; coordinate and order refreshments offered at other screenings, as approved by Director. Media Traffic Coordination requires working closely with public programmers to ensure timely delivery of media, including film prints, hard drives, computer files etc. to the event spaces for all screening events. In this capacity, the OPC will communicate with external archives and vendors, in addition to internal Archive collection services staff (including the Digital Lab) to confirm shipping terms and tracking delivery/return progress. Programming & Administration duties include introducing film screenings and events as needed; contribute programs to the Public Programming calendar, including selection of titles, confirmation of media quality and availability and writing program notes, as requested; executing administrative duties, including preparing departmental programming meetings and agendas; work with Hammer to submit EOLs (UCLA Events Online registration), as necessary.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• Experience working with community and non-profit organizations to cultivate audiences. (Required)
• Experience working in public presentation settings, including managing a theater for film screenings. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience in the management of student staff. (Required)
• Demonstrated strong customer service and communication skills. (Required)
• Experience with time management and scheduling of film events and productions. (Required)
• 1. Skill in setting priority assignments, taking direction from supervisor, to complete work in a timely manner, especially when there are changes to workload or assignments. (Required)
• 2. Ability to communicate effectively to obtain and convey information. (Required)
• 3. Working knowledge of current policies and procedures accepted and used by the media community in the areas of public programming and exhibition. (Required)
• 4. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in identifying and solving problems and making decisions quickly and efficiently when working with individuals, groups, and for public events. (Required)
• 5. Interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and effectively with project team including Archive units in Research & Education, Public Programming, Library Business Office, Cinema and Media Studies Department, TFT. (Required)
• 6. Interpersonal skill to deal effectively with media artists, filmmakers, industry and press personnel from a variety of economic, cultural, professional and national backgrounds. (Required)
• 7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and Google Suite; proficiency with Zoom or other video conferencing applications. (Required)
• 8. Knowledge of standard box-office procedures and theater management. (Required)
• 9. Skill in supervising Student Assistant employees and organizing workflow to provide efficient patron service. (Required)
• 10. Ability to interact diplomatically with the public in a high volume, continuous public interactive setting. (Required)
• 11. Ability to work flexible hours on nights and weekends as required by the production schedule. (Required)
• 12. Working knowledge of University and Library policies and practices in areas related to the management of public programs, sustaining a safe working and public environment, and ensuring the security of collection items. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• High School Diploma High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Evening and / or weekend work (Required)

Schedule

Varies. Working Schedule will include evening and weekend hours.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

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Organization

Working at University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.

UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.

The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.

The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.