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Q: Internship: Marketing

Description The Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) is the first organization of its kind outside the Arab world, a unique ecosystem to find, nurture, connect, and develop Arab film and media projects. It was rebranded from the Arab Film Festival in 2017 to fulfill its broader mandate to empower local Arab talent to tell their communities’ stories in their own voices through workshops, development and opportunities to screen their work. Through film, education, mentorship, and new media, AFMI’s mission is to change pervasive worldwide anti-Arab narratives. The Marketing Intern will assist the team in implementing AFMI's communications and marketing plan -- focusing specifically on digital communications -- to build awareness about the organization within the community, and to increase film screening attendance. Responsibilities 15-20 hours/week (during the summer), 10 hours (during the fall/winter/spring), flexible hours, college credit available Requirements Attention to detail, excellent organization and writing skills and be able to meet deadlines. We offer a flexible schedule, possibilities to work remotely and lots of perks. Will have the opportunity to work and learn from an experienced team and be part of a growing national organization. Photo editing and Wordpress skills are a plus, but not required.

Q: Internship: Education

Description The Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) is the first organization of its kind outside the Arab world, a unique ecosystem to find, nurture, connect, and develop Arab film and media projects. It was rebranded from the Arab Film Festival in 2017 to fulfill its broader mandate to empower local Arab talent to tell their communities’ stories in their own voices through workshops, development and opportunities to screen their work. Through film, education, mentorship, and new media, AFMI’s mission is to change pervasive worldwide anti-Arab narratives. This internship is to support AFMI's Education program, which serves as an umbrella for a number of activities aimed at reaching out to communities throughout the United States through film and film education. The program includes year-round screenings of Arab films at middle- and high-schools, focused exhibitions at universities, and the newly launched summer workshop for Arab teens, Takalam: Arab Youth Speaking Up. Excellent organization and communication skills are a must. This internship offers a monthly stipend after three months. Responsibilities 10-15 hours/week (during the summer) 10 hours (during the fall/winter/spring), college credit available, monthly stipend available after 3 months. Requirements Attention to detail, excellent organization skills and be able to meet deadlines. We offer a flexible schedule, possibilities to work remotely and lots of perks. Will have the opportunity to work and learn from an experienced team and be part of a growing national organization.

Q: Internship: Executive/Operations

Description The Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) is the first organization of its kind outside the Arab world, a unique ecosystem to find, nurture, connect, and develop Arab film and media projects. It was rebranded from the Arab Film Festival in 2017 to fulfill its broader mandate to empower local Arab talent to tell their communities’ stories in their own voices through workshops, development and opportunities to screen their work. Through film, education, mentorship, and new media, AFMI’s mission is to change pervasive worldwide anti-Arab narratives. The Executive Intern assists AFMI’s Executive Director with weekly tasks. Duties include performing administrative tasks, providing support for Board of Directors meetings, management of cultivation and invitation lists, some PR work and general planning for events. Opportunity provided to gain event planning experience and learn the logistics of producing an annual film festival. Excellent organization and communication skills are a must. This internship offers a monthly stipend after three months. Responsibilities 10-15 hours/week (during the summer) 10 hours (during the fall/winter/spring), college credit available, monthly stipend available after 3 months. Requirements Attention to detail, excellent organization skills and be able to meet deadlines. We offer a flexible schedule, possibilities to work remotely and lots of perks. Will have the opportunity to work and learn from an experienced team and be part of a growing national organization.