Teaching Artist in Filmmaking

TEACHING ARTIST in Filmmaking

THE POSITION

Soul2Soulz is committed to amplifying student voices through film to strengthen the community. Our programming centers on the Social Emotional Learning pillars utilizing issue-based filmmaking to develop student competency. The Teaching Artist with have experience in one or more various aspects of Filmmaking. Camera, scriptwriting, acting, producing, editing, lighting, sound, additional film crew duties, and will work on several aspects of the program including, group facilitation, administrative tasks, and lesson planning. This person will be required to work in person at school sites. Local NYC filmmaking professionals, recent filmmaking college graduates, and BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Facilitation of middle and high school student groups

• Create lesson plans

• Execute film-based lesson plans

• Film productions – film student projects with students

• Editing student film projects with students

• Camera

• Acting

• Lighting

• Sound

• Producing

• Scriptwriting

• Support with homework help, academic enrichment, education/career counseling

Schedule

1. Participate in all Soul2Soulz Professional Development M,W, F 11am-4pm and T, Th 4pm-8pm plus 2 hours admin
2. 7 - 8 week project – April 29th – June 21
3. Schedule may be subject to change

YOU SHOULD APPLY

Soul2Soulz is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the film field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

HOW TO APPLY

•  Any candidate selected to work with Soul2Soulz will be subject to NYC DOE & DOH fingerprinting
•  Background check is also required as we are working with youth

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Minimum two years experience working with youth, and young adults

Credits in educational classes or teaching artist experience are a plus but not required.

Minimum two years experience in filmmaking, directing, cinematography, production, or comparable. Editing experience is a plus.

Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated project management and organizational skills

Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving work environment; ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a time-constrained environment

Strong interpersonal skills. Strong ability to work with confidential information

Ability to understand and work with standard office software, including Microsoft Office Suite, and G-Suite

Experienced with working on DSLR and Blackmagic Camera (willing to learn)

HOURLY RATE

$20 to $25 an hour

25 hours a week

ABOUT SOUL2SOULZ PRODUCTIONS INC

Soul2Soulz Productions Incorporated is a full-service video production company. We utilize filmmaking as a catalyst to amplify voices to produce influential visual stories to support organizations, companies, individuals, communities, young adults, and youth by sharing impactful messages to the world audience.

We are a collective of storytellers with diverse backgrounds inclusive of directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, editors, actors, photographers, and teaching artists.

Soul2Soulz Productions also provides programming that utilizes media and music as a tool to embolden social-emotional growth. Additionally, we focus on supporting with developing the next generation of filmmakers and actors.

We look forward to collaborating with you to transform, educate, and inspire your audiences to bring your vision to life.

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