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Meaningful Movies Is Hiring!

by Anne Miller May 18, 2021 0

Manager Position for the Meaningful Movies Project (MMP)

$25 – $35 an hour: dependent on experience 

Part-time/20 hrs per week/Remote

The Meaningful Movies Project has been building community and advocating for peace and justice for close to 20 years. We are currently recruiting an energetic and passionate Manager, who shares our values and aspirations and who will support a network of volunteer-run groups that organize social justice documentary film events. Each Meaningful Movies group is autonomous and our volunteers do a great job of figuring out how to produce events on their own. But, of course, they need help on occasion. Our new Manager will have the privilege of leading and motivating our incredible volunteers – all of whom are trying to make the world a better place as they use the power of film and facilitated discussion to build community, organize, educate, and advocate. 

Our new Manager will support both established Meaningful Movies groups as well as new groups and will also work with MMP board-member and advisors to build the network’s capacity to promote and sustain an impactful calendar of film events.  Our new Manager must be able to look holistically at our organization as he/she/they will be a key decision-maker and representative for our organization and will build relationships with other social justice non-profits, film-makers, activists, audience members, donors, and others who share our vision for a more just and peaceful world. 

MMP has a commitment to racial, gender, economic and social equity and will prioritize candidates who add diversity to the team.  We want to change the world for the better, so there’s a lot to do and we need an organized, energetic and committed leader to help us!  Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume and 3 references to jobposting@meaningfulmovies.org

Responsibilities

• Work with volunteers to develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to promote the organization’s mission and “voice.”
• Provide input to the Board of Directors to assist with the annual strategic plan and budget.
• Perform daily activities to include email response, lead Zoom meetings with Board and volunteers, track data from film screenings and perform training.
• Respond to people who express interest in forming a new Meaningful Movies group and provide training to the new groups.
• Act as a focal point for fundraising efforts with the Board committee for annual appeal, major gift prospects and grant submissions. 
• Interface with fundraising committee about grant-writing.
• Work with volunteers to update the  training and venue support tool kit for new and existing venues.
• Interact with organizations and venue volunteers.
• Contribute to website and newsletter content.
• Create opportunities for venue volunteers to celebrate successes and problem solve issues. 
• Assist with negotiations for film licensing fees. 
• Lead development of new resources for MMP, slideshow templates; logos and collateral materials; checklists; forms; business cards; etc. 
• Provide advice to the BOD regarding efficient operations and needs for volunteer assistance. 
• Facilitate monthly All Network Meetings
• Facilitate MMP committee meetings – Fundraising, Film, Outreach
• Provide and/or coordinate group and individualized training on the use of tools such as Zoom, OVEE, Facebook, Eventbrite, the MMP Databases, as well as best practices in regards to copyright, facilitating discussions etc.
• Recruit and manage MMP interns and key volunteers for the hub organization.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with aligned organizations such as the Social Justice Film Festival.

Requirements

• Outstanding organization and leadership abilities 
• Experience in developing strategic plans and budgets
• Ability to apply successful fundraising and networking techniques
• Knowledge of managerial best practices
• An analytical mind capable of “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems
• Excellent oral and written communication 
• Bachelor’s degree in dealing with crazy film buffs or relevant field preferred 
• Ease with online technologies – Knowledge of Zoom, WordPress, Eventbrite, Online Newsletter Services (i.e. Mailchimp or MailPoet), preferred

Ideal Characteristics:

• familiarity with MMP and/or strong tech skills
• database management skills
• organizing skills – building relationships
• movement building background
• flexibility
• resourceful
• flexible hours to accommodate venue needs
• marketing and communications skills