Educational distribution intern at the Center for Asian American Media, SF (summer 09)

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POSITION: Educational Distribution Intern
PERIOD: Summer 2009 (June-August 2009)
COMMITMENT: Minimum 5-10 hours per week; flexible hours
COMPENSATION: Unpaid. University credit may be arranged. Opportunities to attend CAAM
summer events, access to our extensive film collection, and complimentary CAAM membership.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:

CAAM Educational Distribution seeks a skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to
assist with the department. The internship consists of basic business office duties, customer
service/filmmaker relations and other projects as needed. This position is best suited for
someone who is willing to share, learn and gain skills in the area of non-profit business
management/administration, distribution and marketing.

EDUCATIONAL DISTRIBUTION:

The Educational Distribution service of CAAM has distributed high quality works by and
about Asians and Asian Pacific Americans since 1986. With a catalog of more than 250 titles, it
constitutes the country’s largest collection of Asian American films and videos for use in schools,
institutions, libraries, community groups and others. Our award-winning documentaries, personal
stories, dramas, experimental works and curriculum reflect the rich history and diversity of Asian
people in the U.S. and worldwide.

DUTIES:

• General administrative tasks including filing and data entry
• Inventory control
• DVD duplication and packaging
• Database maintenance
• Website maintenance and updates
• Evaluation and management of film submissions

BENEFITS:

Internships at CAAM offer excellent opportunities to experience and participate in an
exciting Asian American non-profit media arts organization and community. Interns will get
hands-on experience with the business, programmatic and marketing aspects of a nationally
recognized non-profit media arts organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mac OS proficiency
• Previous experience with MS Word and Excel
• Experience with Filemaker Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Web Publishing and Quickbooks a
plus
• Marketing and/or educational background a plus
• Detail-oriented and a team player
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently in a personal and small office environment
• Desire to learn about non-profit media arts organizing
• Knowledge/Interest in Asian American independent media

TO APPLY:

Please send resume and cover letter by mail, fax, or e-mail to:
Nicole Tse, Educational Distribution Manager
145 Ninth Street, Suite 350
San Francisco, CA 94103;
Fax: [phone]; E-mail: [e-mail]
No phone calls please.
Open until filled.

ABOUT CAAM:

Founded in 1980, CAAM’s mission is to present stories that convey the richness and
diversity of the Asian Pacific American experience to the broadest audience possible. We do this
by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting films, videos and new media. CAAM is also the
producer of the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF), which has
become North America’s premier showcase for Asian American and Asian film and video. CAAM
is an equal opportunity employer.