ASUP Films Director

University Of Portland; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer stipend

Job summary

The University of Portland seeks an ASUP Films Director to plan and host engaging film programs for UP students. This role supports clubs and events, coordinating movie showings and concessions with AV equipment knowledge.

You will hire and supervise a small staff, ensure compliance with film guidelines, and work with AV, marketing, and finance teams to promote and manage events.

Qualifications

• Required: Organizational and time management skills
• Required: Flexible and able to learn quickly on the job
• Required: Fiscal responsibility to manage ASUP Film’s budget
• Required: Ability to manage concessions inventory
• Required: Comfortability operating AV equipment (training provided)
• Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred: Ingenuity to continually adapt the service alongside current culture

Responsibilities

• Plan and host movie showings for UP students
• Coordinate at least two movie events per semester
• Support clubs showing films, access rights, and concessions
• Market upcoming movies with ADvantage and the Director of Communications
• Promote services and attract new customers
• Coordinate invoicing and billing with the Director of Finance
• Hire and supervise a staff of 2–4 and lead staff meetings
• Ensure movies comply with Catholic News Service guidelines
• Serve as liaison between SWANK Motion Company and the University
• Available for monthly showings (Fridays/Saturdays at 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM)
• Maintain office presence at least 5 hours per week
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexible / quick learner

Fiscal responsibility

Concessions inventory

AV equipment operation

Written and verbal communication

Ingenuity

Tools

AV equipment

Job description

Terms and Hours Flexible hours, some evening and weekend comittements

Job Category

Job Category Student Employment

Hourly Wage

Hourly Wage Volunteer Stipend ($2,250 per semester)

Job Summary

The ASUP Films Director is responsible for planning fun, engaging, and dynamic film programs and events for the UP student body. ASUP Films is a service supported by ASUP for the benefit of all UP students. It also provides a platform for clubs and other organizations to make use of the art of film to reach a wide audience.

Core Duties

• Responsible for the ASUP Film service and the planning of movie showings for students
• Plans and hosts at least two movies events per semester
• Coordinates and support clubs interested in showing movies, including accessing film rights and providing concessions
• Coordinates with ADvantage and the ASUP Director of Communications to market upcoming movies through appropriate media
• Promotes services and generates new customers
• Meets with the ASUP Director of Finance when needed to discuss invoicing and billing
• Hires and supervises staff of 2-4 and leads all staff meetings
• Ensures movies shown follow the Catholic News Service’s movie reviews and guidelines
• Serves as the contact person between SWANK Motion Company and the University
• Must be available for monthly showings. Monthly showings are usually on Friday and Saturday, starting at 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM, possibly Thursday night or Sunday afternoon
• Minimum of 5 hours per week for office availability
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Organizational and time management skills
• Required: Flexible and able to learn quickly on the job
• Required: Fiscal responsibility to manage ASUP Film’s budget
• Required: Ability to manage concessions inventory
• Required: Comfortability operating AV equipment (training provided)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred: Ingenuity to continually adapt the service alongside current culture

Physical Requirements

Posting Number

Posting Number SE1087-2023

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Estimated Start Date 08/24/2026

Open Date

Open Date 08/01/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/30/2026

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
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