Filmmaking Workshop Leader

TUMO Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 69 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

TUMO Los Angeles is seeking a filmmaker with a passion for cinema to lead filmmaking workshops for teens at the North Hollywood center. You will inspire teens with hands-on projects and group workshops while maintaining energetic, collaborative engagement across multiple student teams.

The role requires teaching experience to motivate youth and strong English communication in an in-person setting. This is a part-time, on-site position starting December 2026, with 12–16 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film or related field or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of film history, genres, and influential filmmakers.
• Experience teaching or mentoring teens in group or project-based settings.
• Patient and positive approach to teaching with focus on student success.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and oral.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro.
• English language fluency required.

Responsabilités

• Lead filmmaking workshops for teens with month-long content.
• Guide student groups through project stages and foster collaboration.
• Collect and evaluate student results at workshop end.
• Provide weekly feedback on self-learning activities.
• Demonstrate filmmaking concepts to excite students.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Connaissances

Teaching teens

English fluency

Public speaking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Patience

Formation

Undergraduate degree in film or related field

Three+ years of equivalent work experience

Outils

Adobe Premiere Pro

Description du poste

Goal : Deliver workshops, evaluate student work and mentor teens interested in filmmaking at the TUMO LA Center for Creative Technologies.

Start Date: December 2026

Hours/Location : 12-16 hours a week, in person in North Hollywood - working days will include alternating Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays. The schedule will have slight and predictable changes each month.

Pay : $30-50 per hour

TUMO's Vision : The world's full learning potential unlocked through innovative education resources available to everyone.

The Role

TUMO Center for Creative Technologies is looking for a filmmaker with a deep knowledge of and passion for cinema to join the TUMO LA team and lead filmmaking workshops for teens. At TUMO you will get a chance to inspire teens with your professional experience and open their eyes to the craft of filmmaking through hands‑on projects and group workshops. This role calls for someone who thrives in an energetic, collaborative environment and can keep multiple student teams engaged, focused, and thinking creatively throughout projects.

About TUMO

TUMO serves approximately 40,000 teens each week across 15 countries, including locations in Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Yerevan, Amsterdam, and more. TUMO Los Angeles is the first U.S. location, made possible with support from the State of California and the City of Los Angeles.

TUMO students (ages 12-18) attend the center after school to explore technology and design through self‑learning activities, hands‑on workshops, and project‑based labs, all free of charge . TUMO LA opened in October 2025 and currently serves 600 students per week.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead filmmaking workshops for TUMO's students, delivering month‑long pre‑set workshop content
• Guide student groups through each stage of their projects and support effective collaboration
• Collect and evaluate student results at the completion of every workshop
• Examine student self‑learning activities and provide weekly feedback
• Provide demonstrations to students to excite them about the field of filmmaking
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in film or the equivalent coursework in a related field or three + years of equivalent work experience
• Deep knowledge of film history, genres, and influential filmmakers, with a genuine enthusiasm for sharing it with young people
• Experience teaching or mentoring teens, ideally in group or project‑based settings
• A patient, positive approach to teaching, with a focus on inspiring students and helping them succeed
• Excellent communication skills, including written communication, personal interaction, and public presentation in English
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro
• Language: English fluency is required

Positions may not always be available at the time a resume is submitted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.