Internship
Gasparilla International Film Festival
Profile
The Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF) located in Tampa, FL is managed by the Tampa Film Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. GIFF, founded in 2006, is well-known for its annual film festival that attracts over 10,000 attendees during the 5-day festival. Each year, we screen over 100 independent and international films from all over the world. GIFF also provides year-round film programming at venues like the Tampa Museum of Art, Muvico Ybor and other pop-up venues.
Internship Description
Administrative / Social Media, Marketing / Web & Graphics: Works alongside Executive
Director and Festival Manager to assist with general administrative duties, including
communications (phone calls, emails, attending meetings), inner-office tasks (paperwork,
research), graphic design, website management, and other duties. Also assists with
social media (Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Instagram, etc), email blasts, and other marketing/PR
activities. Also includes tasks during festival week (March 19 - 23, 2014). **Must
be proficient in graphic design and websites (Advanced Photoshop and Wordpress knowledge
required)
Programming: Works alongside Director of Programming, and duties include logging
received films, viewing films, handling paperwork, communicating with filmmakers,
etc... Assists during festival with Technical Director and projectionists.
Special Events: Works within Special Events Department assisting with RFPs, negotiations,
venue searches, coordination of events, and other hands-on opportunities during festival.
Guest Services: Works alongside Guest Services Manager to assist with coordination
of air and ground transportation, hotel room blocks and reservations, dining and entertainment
reservations, and coordination of festival drivers during event week.
Additional requirements: All potential candidates must be part of an accredited higher-education
internship program. We request that you: -Have your own reliable transportation with
valid insurance -Have a personal laptop with internet access at home -Be proficient
in word-processing, email and other general computer tasks -Have general knowledge
of social media applications, trends, etc -Be at least a Junior in college and have
a 2.5 GPA or higher -Have great customer service skills -Show initiative & ability
to work independently -Dress appropriately & professionally -Be comfortable with email,
phone & in-person communication -Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Internship Term
Spring Only
Number of Internships Available
Administrative (includes: Social Media, Marketing, Web/Graphics): 1 per term
Programming: 1 per term
Special Events: 1 per term
Guest Services: 1 per term