Kids Film Camp & Jury Assistant (summer only)

As the Film Camp and Jury Assistant, you will assist with administration and operations, media production projects, teaching, and public relations of FACETS education programs. These programs include summer camps, workshops, juries, orientations, special events. Candidates should be interested in event coordination, film and filmmaking, enjoy working with kids, and be detail-oriented. Programs take place in summer and may be in-person or virtual, require part-to-full time hours and some weekend dates. 

 

Facets Internships are a great learning experience for anyone interested in event coordination, film, fundraising, writing, marketing, publicity, non-profit development & PR. 

To ensure a safe work environment, FACETS internships are fully remote with limited in-person opportunities for interns in Chicago. Learn more about how FACETS is helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 with our Health & Safety FAQs.

We are looking for forward-thinking candidates committed to expanding access to diverse independent and international storytelling through film exhibition, distribution, and education. Candidates should be college age plus and can be a current student, graduate or alumni, or non-traditional. Internships can be for academic credit or for authentic work experience. While we prefer candidates with some prior experience or completed coursework relevant to the positions, it is not required.

This internship requires in-person availability and flexible availability. Camps and activities take place at different times each week; some programs are 2-4 hours a day and some are 8-9 hours a day. Most summer programs take place 5 days, M-F with the possibility of optional, limited, weekend activity hours in August. Interns are scheduled during regular business hours, Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (CST) with limited opportunities to work with special programs or events on weekends or evenings. Weekly schedules along with start and end dates will be determined after an offer is made.

Internships are unpaid however, they do include many perks such as free screenings at Facets Cinema, free rentals in Facets Café, and access to classes or special events. Most of all, Facets internships are a rewarding learning experience with a unique and celebrated Chicago non-profit arts organization.

SPECIAL NOTE: For certain schools this internship is available as a paid position with funding available through the Federal Work Study (FWS) or, for example Institutional Funding programs at CAPX through SAIC. Please inquire with your school's career center to see what funding could apply.

SPECIAL NOTE: For certain schools this internship is available as a paid position with funding available through the Federal Work Study (FWS) or, for example Institutional Funding programs at CAPX through SAIC. Please inquire with your school's career center to see what funding could apply.

There is no application deadline although application materials should be submitted 2-6 months prior to the upcoming internship session. Internships are roughly seasonal (Winter/Spring, Summer, & Fall). Applicants should email their resume to internships@facets.org and must complete the Facets Internship Application from our website https://facets.org/careers/ to be considered for an interview.