Real to Reel Filmschool
FILMSCHOOL COORDINATOR
Job Description

Supervisor: Chris Gaines, Real to Reel Filmschool Director

HOURS: 24 hours/week

Part-time position: To begin September 2010

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Media Instruction and
Support

Provide hands on, technical training in video, audio production, and
photography while supporting production and completion of youth films.
• Assist the Real to Reel (R2R) Director in the creation of curriculum and
lesson plans for classes, workshops, and projects.
• Co-lead groups with Filmschool Director. Assist students technically and
creatively from pre-production through post-production and distribution.
• Provide emotional support in a mentor relationship.
• Assist in supervision of teen assistant and media artists.
• Assist in the maintenance of database and statistics on RAW
programming with youth.

2. “On Location”
program and new
Middle School Group

Develop the programs with Filmschool Director, RAW’s Program Director
and mentors from the greater Boston area.
• Solicit industry/community professionals for youth mentorship and
oversee the process for youth involved in the On Location program.
• Develop own group with middle school youth, helping them understand
and express themselves through photography or film.

3.Film Distribution,
Outreach and
Relationship Building

Work with Director and Media Assistant to implement and manage
distribution channels and related materials for R2R programming.
• Manage the duplication process for each film for submission.
• Assist Media Assistant in finding appropriate festivals or screenings.
• Supervise Media Assistant in the maintenance of the ‘Film Resume’
database.
• Archive existing programs and Filmschool productions.
• Work with Media Assistant in creating alternate versions of films for
unique distribution opportunities.
• Manage the materials for film festivals, screenings, and other outreach
needs, including internal requests.
• Manage the duplication process for requests.
• Archive existing programs and Filmschool productions.
• Work with Media Assistant in creating alternate versions of films for
unique distribution opportunities.
• Coordinate and execute all Filmschool mailings, announcements, and
notices.
Assist in raising awareness of Filmschool through relationship building.
• Assist in recruitment of youth, guest artists, art exposure, and community
events/field trips.
• Assist Filmschool Director with recruitment activities (e.g. community
partners, schools, screening/interviewing prospective youth, enrollment).
• Supervise and manage outreach through media acquisition, screenings,
audience building and maintenance of Filmschool presence in online
communities.
• Assist Filmschool Director in managing relationships with parents,
schools, school districts, community organizations, and universities.
• Interface and communicate with RAW’s development team and filmmakers around R2R achievements.
• Coordinate and maintain the Filmschool events calendar and other long-
term planning activities.
• Maintain and enhance all systems that improve the flow of information.
• Work closely with the development team in the creation of information
about R2R for media outlets.

4.Equipment and
Project Maintenance

Supervise Media Assistant in the maintenance of Real to Reel media
equipment, including edit suites and computers. Oversee that Media
Assistant:
• Organizes and maintains film equipment cabinet.
• Develops a checkout and check-in policy and procedure.
• Organizes and maintains all project files for film-related programming.
• Maintains a database of the equipment supply and history and, when
needed, sends out equipment for repair, cleaning, etc.
• Assist in the management of all editing stations-on a monthly basis.
• On a weekly basis, supervises RAW’s ‘photo’ system.

QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with minimum two years experience
(professionally, or artistically) with media arts education, art therapy or
production is desired.
• Two-plus years experience in Final Cut Pro.
• Proven experience as a Producer, Documentary Filmmaker, or
Cinematographer is preferred.
• Experience in film/video production (including camera, sound, and
lighting).
• Expertise in Photoshop, After Effects, Garageband, and Soundtrack is
preferred.
• Proficient with both PC and Mac Platforms.
• Previous experience working with teens and young adults required.
• Superior communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities, able to fit into and
continue to create a supportive, democratic, organizational culture
• Should be organized, creative, and efficient, as well as a team player
continually open to learning new skills and techniques.
• A strong sense of humor is desired.
• A strong portfolio is required.

TO APPLY:
Send a resume, cover letter, and portfolio (link to website, or DVD only) No phone calls, please.
Chris Gaines, Director, Real to Reel
c/o RAW ART WORKS
37 Central Square
Lynn, MA 01901

Raw Art Works is committed to a diverse workplace
and is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer.
Raw Art Works 37 Central Square Lynn, MA 01901. www.rawartworks.org. 781-593-5515.

Job Description: FILMSCHOOL COORDINATOR of
Real to Reel Filmschool
Start: in September 2010 Part-Time: 24 hrs/wk.
Supervisor: Chris Gaines, Real to Reel Filmschool Director

RAW ART WORKS is looking for a part-time Filmschool Coordinator to assist in our Real to Reel
Filmschool, working with teens, guest artists, relationship building, and all aspects of filmmaking. The
candidate should have a solid background in film and video production (Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, high
proficiency using Apple Computers) and preferably have previous experience working with youth. The
candidate must be a team player while also being very organized, personable, and self-motivated. This
person must be able prioritize job duties, work independently, and be able to communicate well. The
emergence of the Filmschool Coordinator position compliments a new initiative of the Real to Reel
program that will expand community awareness of RAW’s filmschool program through the in-depth
exposure of the intermediate and advanced students to guest artists and industry professionals.

ABOUT RAW ART WORKS
A nationally recognized, community-based youth arts organization, Raw Art Works (RAW) has steadfastly
pursued its mission to ignite the desire to create and the confidence to succeed in underserved youth.
RAW launched its programming in 1988 when it won a contract with the Massachusetts Department of
Youth Services to develop the first statewide art therapy program for incarcerated youth. In 1994, RAW
established RAW Space, a studio in downtown Lynn, to serve at-risk youth in this deeply challenged inner-
city area. Currently, RAW serves over 400 young people each year in our studio-based programs,
supplemented by over 2,500 additional contacts with young people through outreach activities that take
art-making onto the streets of Lynn. RAW’s programs integrate arts education, leadership development,
and mentoring. We focus equally on giving youth the tools to create exceptional artwork and on helping
them develop life skills such as problem solving, self-efficacy, and teamwork.

ABOUT REAL TO REEL FILMSCHOOL
The students in the Real to Reel (R2R) program at Raw Art Works learn how to creatively and
constructively approach the art of visual storytelling. Using their own stories and experiences to draw
from, the R2R members are asked to explore who they are, exposing their identities to the world. From
pre-production through post-production, our students learn the responsibilities of preparing, shooting, and
finishing a film, and what it really means to say, "I'm a filmmaker." Furthermore, in the process of learning
how to make films, our students gain a larger understanding of the role that popular media plays in their
lives and how it affects their worldview.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF REAL TO REEL FILMSCHOOL and RAW ART WORKS:
• Films produced by RAW teens play regularly across the nation at film festivals, galleries and on
television. Past venues include the Museum of Television and Radio (NYC), the Chicago
International Film Festival, the Arizona International Film Festival, the Institute of Contemporary
Art (Boston), and MTV Networks.
• In 2006, Massachusetts Cultural Council recognizing innovative community art programs awarded
Real to Reel with the “Gold Star” designation. In 2005 the Massachusetts Cultural Council
awarded RAW Art Works with the “Commonwealth Award” and in 2003 with the “Citizens Bank
Community Champion Award.”
TO APPLY:
See full job description on RAW’s website at: www.rawartworks.org
Send a resume, cover letter, and portfolio (links to websites, DVD or VHS only) No phone calls, please.
Chris Gaines, Director, Real to Reel
c/o RAW ART WORKS
37 Central Square
Lynn, MA 01901

Raw Art Works is committed to a diverse workplace, and is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer.