Seattle Asian American Film Festival

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Arts & Culture
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Media & Broadcasting

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PO BOX 14033Seattle, WA 98114 United States

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https://seattleaaff.org/

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Public Relations (PR) Manager

Flexible Schedule | Seattle, WA 98105

Seattle Asian American Film Festival is a fully volunteer-run organization and rely on volunteers to staff our year-round planning teams. The Public Relations (PR) manager oversees communication with media personnel and curates publicity for the Seattle Asian American Film Festival. This involves developing press releases prior to publication, managing media inquiries, seeking interview opportunities, and cultivating relationships with broadcast and online media. Responsibilities: Develop press releases for the annual film festival and other major SAAFF events Add SAAFF events to local, online calendars (i.e. City of Seattle, Parent Map, and EverOut) Strategize and work with press industry (newspapers, radio shows, television broadcasting, blogs, and podcasts) to promote the annual film festival and other major SAAFF events in various media outlets Work closely with Filmmaker Liaison and programming team to coordinate interviews between SAAFF staff/filmmakers and external press teams Compile a press kit from all the documents provided by the filmmakers Compile and archive all press mentions and interviews of the festival each year to be uploaded to the website

Date Posted: 2024-10-25
Volunteer Manager

Flexible Schedule | Seattle, WA 98105

Seattle Asian American Film Festival is a fully volunteer-run organization and rely on volunteers to staff our year-round planning teams. The Volunteer Manager recruits, trains, and schedules festival volunteers. They are the point-person for volunteers during the run of the festival. The individual in this role will be asked to form sustained partnerships with many student groups, arts organizations, and professional networks in Seattle. Leading up to the festival, they will recruit and schedule volunteers for the multi-day event, as well as conduct training on providing exemplary customer service to our diverse audiences. They also follow up with administrative responsibilities, such as updating key documents and keeping records on past participants. This role is significant in introducing local volunteers to independent films that uplift the voices of the Asian diaspora, building intercultural relationships through art and community. Responsibilities: Spearhead outreach to student organizations, community groups, and other sources of locally-based volunteers Update the Volunteer Handbook, Volunteer Interest Form, and other training materials that reflect the needs, values, and interests of SAAFF Recruit volunteers for specific roles, based on festival needs Conduct training with volunteers that review festival roles and expectations, as well as foster connections between participating volunteers Schedule volunteers (and possibly staff members) based on their availability Maintain regular communication with volunteers leading up to the festival Serve as the main contact for volunteers throughout the festival, as well as for volunteer inquiries during the year

Date Posted: 2024-10-25

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Mission Statement

These values guide our approach to fulfilling our mission: Diversity, Inclusion, and Transparency Community and Relationship Building Advocacy and Social Equity Collaborative Learning Cultivating Joy Commitment to Uplift Independent Artists

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Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) is the only film festival to provide a space for pan-Asian American voices, perspectives, and histories told through multimedia arts in Seattle. Our volunteer-run organization empowers and uplifts Asian American creatives and builds community connections through our annual festival and other year-round events. We aim to be a platform that broadens the understanding of our community’s stories through elevating independent films that reflect the diversity and richness of Asian Americana and Asian diasporas.

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