Fusion Jeunesse Looking for PROJECT COORDINATOR – CINEMA at Warwick, QC Full Time

Are you looking for a meaningful job?

Do you want to complete your education with an opportunity that will launch your career?

Seize the opportunity now: become a Youth Fusion coordinator!

Your role will be to teach youth workshops introducing the concept of cinema and film production (Grade 7 to 12, regular classes and/or special education classes). The workshops will take place mainly in class, in close collaboration with the teachers. Students will have the chance to discover the different stages involved in the production of a film in order to make a short film of 3 minutes related to an annual theme. The film will be presented during the Annual Youth Fusion Gala which takes place at the end of the school year.

Job conditions:

• September to June, with possible contract renewal

• Part-time: 3 to 12 hours per week per project, depending on the programs OR full-time

• Possibility of coordinating several projects

• Pay: starting at $20.00/hour

• Flexible and regular schedule according to your school schedule, which will allow you to reconcile your professional life with your academic success.

• Paid training and support throughout the year.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• To teach youth how to use film equipment, the cinematographic language, the rules related to the composition of the image, screenwriting, sound recording, acting, various cinema professions, etc.;

• Animate activities and help students complete all the steps involved in making a short film (pre-production, production and post-production);

• Organize and manage a film set (file and equipment management).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Having the students benefit from your expertise by putting forward projects that are integrative, stimulating and diverse;

• Working closely with the school’s teachers and administrators, and Youth Fusion officials, in order to maximize the project’s impact and awareness within the school;

• Maintaining a professional relationship with the school (diligent attendance, communications, adherence to the culture and rules of the school environment, etc.);

• Taking initiative, being creative and a self-starter, in order to effectively contribute to the project’s execution and success;

• Attending team and progress meetings;

• Supervising the students and looking after their safety;

• When needed, representing Youth Fusion, the sponsoring post-secondary institution or the project itself before our partners;

• Drafting the appropriate reports (midway progress and final reports) as scheduled;

• Prepare for and participate in the year-end events to showcase the students’ success.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic

• Currently pursuing a university education in film and/or television, or a related field.

Experience

• Experience working and interacting with youth;

• Experience using film equipment;

• Scriptwriting, directing and editing knowledge.

Will be considered as an asset

• Any experience working with children with learning or behavioural difficulties;

• Volunteer work or any other tangible experience working with youth (day or vacation camps, tutoring, etc.);

• Ability to organize and facilitate activities;

• Must have a strong desire to be a role model for the school’s students, and act as an agent of social change.

Language(s)

• Spoken and written English; 

• Spoken and written French (an asset, as some schools are French speaking).

Computer

• Office Suite;

• Premiere Pro or equivalent;

• Gimp or equivalent.

IMPORTANT

A criminal background check is required to work with vulnerable people. This is done at the time of hiring.

If you have a work permit with this clause: “Is not authorized to work in 1) childcare, 2) high school or elementary school education, 3) health services,” unfortunately, we cannot consider you for the position, as the job is in the teaching field. To be able to work with us, you have the possibility, with a medical examination, to have this clause removed. Do not hesitate to contact us to continue the hiring process if this clause is removed from your work permit.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 3-37.5 per week

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Expected start date: 2022-09-23