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The Toronto International Film Festival, a vibrant not-for-profit arts organization, is accepting applications for the contract paid part-time position of:

FILM CIRCUIT INTERN

This will be an exciting year for TIFF that will be marked by the opening of TIFF Bell Lightbox, our new home and the world’s premiere centre for film. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who wants to be part of a new era in Toronto's cultural history.
Reporting to the Administrative Assistant, Film Circuit, the Film Circuit Intern position is an opportunity to increase your knowledge of Canadian and international independent film, distribution, and the Toronto International Film Festival as a whole.

Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
• Mailing promotional materials to Film Circuit groups across Canada
• Assessing the promotional needs of Film Circuit groups
• Updating the Film Circuit website
• Maintaining office files
• Responding to email inquiries from various Film Circuit groups
• Filing and maintaining promotional and other materials
• Assisting the Administrative Assistant, Film Circuit and/or the Canadian Initiatives team with various tasks as requested

Contract Dates: October 4th to December 23rd, 2010
Intern will be expected to work three days per week during regular business hours (days negotiable), and some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Requirements:
• Understanding of the Film Circuit’s activities: interest in film distribution, grassroots film publicity
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, previous customer/client service experience is an asset
• High computer proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel
• Superior organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends

Please submit cover letter, resume and the names and phone numbers of 3 references by 5pm on September 17, 2010 BY EMAIL ONLY (attach documents in RTF, Microsoft Word or PDF) to the attention of Hiring Committee: FILM CIRCUIT INTERN

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ABOUT TIFF INTERNSHIPS:

The internship program at TIFF is committed to providing our interns with the experience and skills necessary to better their career opportunities. We recognize that the primary objective of the internship is that the intern gain valuable on-the-job training and/or experience. We therefore offer regular progress meetings with our interns as well as information interviews with TIFF staff. The TIFF Volunteer & Intern Resources Department distributes all volunteering and internship opportunities.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.

TIFF is an equal opportunity employer.

TIFF is a charitable, not-for-profit cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world. Its vision is to lead the world in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.

TIFF gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario, for its support of organization-wide human resource initiatives.

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