Night School – OST Coordinator & Lead Instructor

Bay Area Video Coalition, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Free registration in BAVC classes/work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BAVC Media (Bay Area Video Coalition) invites applications for an in-person instructional role to sharpen media production skills among participants over 18. You will help develop curriculum, recruit and onboard instructors, and support participants toward apprenticeships and jobs after program completion.

With a focus on social justice and youth development, you will collaborate with partners and ensure robust data recording and culminations events for each cohort.

Qualifications

• BA or MFA in a related field; experience may substitute for degree.
• Two or more years of teaching experience, preferably with 18-25 year olds.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all stages of film production and post-production using applicable technologies.
• Editing experience on professional projects.
• Professional knowledge and demonstrated commitment towards youth development.
• Experience with diverse communities to create supportive democratic class culture.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Comfort with online media dissemination: blogs and student work visibility.
• Weekend and evening flexibility. Spanish fluency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all key elements of media training programming: outreach, recruitment, classroom instruction, and hands-on projects.
• Recruit and select participants over 18 interested in media careers.
• Lead curriculum development with contracted instructors and iterate as the program progresses.
• Provide guidance and support to participants and ensure competencies are met.
• Build relationships with social service providers and implement partner practices.
• Enter and track participant data and document progress weekly.
• Plan and produce culminating events for each cohort.
• Engage employers to create apprenticeships and jobs after completion (target ~50%).
• Collaborate with internal teams and maintain instruction quality.

Skills

Teaching experience

Film production knowledge

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Spanish fluency (a plus)

Organizational skills

Education

BA or MFA in related field (experience may substitute)

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provide in-person instruction for people over 18 interested in sharpening their media production skills. Support the development of the curriculum, identify and support instructors, participate in recruitment, selection, and onboarding, and manage the training of participants. Understand the power of people trained in various careers in media-making, balancing production-driven learning with their broader development.

ABOUT BAVC MEDIA

BAVC Media (Bay Area Video Coalition) has been a trusted community educator, collaborator, incubator, community builder, and resource for the media arts world since 1976.

BAVC Media serves as a community hub and resource for media makers in the Bay Area and across the country, reaching thousands of freelancers, filmmakers, jobseekers, activists, and artists every year. We provide access to media-making technology, hands-on training, workshops, mentorship, preservation services, broadcast opportunities, artist development support, and more.

Across BAVC Media’s programs, we advocate for those whose stories aren’t being told and provide the resources for anyone to create, share, and amplify their stories and those of their communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

With the guidance and support of the Workforce Team, coordinate all of the key elements of media training programming, including outreach and recruitment, classroom-based and hands-on project-based instruction, collaboration with internal and external partners, field trips, guest speakers, and supporting the placement of the majority of participants into apprenticeships and jobs post-program completion.

Recruitment

Recruit and select participants for the program. These are people over 18 who are interested in a career in media production.

Curriculum Development / Program Plans

• Lead the development of the course curriculum, lesson plans, and student work plans with contracted instructors
• Iterate upon curriculum development as the program progresses
• Support the social-emotional assessment and program plan

Technical Guidance and Support

• Provide guidance and support to participants as they learn
• Ensure that participants are meeting or exceeding satisfactory competencies
• Prepare students to present at end-of-program celebrations, rehearse, and provide public speaking support

Collaboration with Supportive Service Providers

• With support from the Director, build and maintain relationships with social service providers who serve our target participant population. (Seek guidance from the Director drawing from our COYA Apprenticeship Planning grant.)
• Implement supportive practices from partner organizations into our training and support curriculum, as possible.

Data Management

• With support from Senior Workforce Development staff, enter and track participant data for weekly attendance and for reporting
• Document class/student progress through imagery and written word to provide weekly updates

Culminating Events

Plan and produce culminating events for each cohort.

Employer Engagement for Apprenticeship and Job Placements

• With support from the Workforce Development Director, work with the Employer Engagement Specialist:
• To recruit professional volunteers for career panels and guest speakers
• To secure field trip opportunities for each cohort
• To cultivate Apprenticeships and jobs for participants upon program completion (our goal is to place 50%)

General Team Collaboration

• BAVC Media’s Advanced Media Training programs are designed to be workforce development programs – blending best practices from across BAVC Media programs.
• To this end, the incumbent will collaborate and communicate internally with personnel from workforce development programs including:
• Maintain and enhance BAVC’s standard of instruction while working to meet challenging deadlines in a positive work environment
• Utilize a mix of in-person interactions and digital tools, which will include but are not limited to social media (such as Instagram), virtual meeting platforms (such as Google Meet or Zoom), and learning platforms such as Google Classroom
• Complete professional development/growth activities in accordance with the requirements of the faculty development plan
• Ensure that the Finance and Operations team is apprised of needed expenses. Consult with the Workforce Development team to receive guidance/support on this activity.
• Manage personal purchase and reimbursement requests and report them in advance to the Program Director to be signed and approved
• Perform other job-related duties as required; some weekends and evenings required.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• BA or MFA in a related field, experience may be substituted for degree
• Two or more years of teaching experience, preferably with 18-25 year olds
• Demonstrated proficiency in all stages of film production and post-production using applicable technologies
• Editing experience on professional projects
• Professional knowledge and demonstrated commitment towards youth development
• Experience working with diverse communities to create supportive democratic class culture (team-building, conflict management, humor, flexibility, energy and vision)
• Excellent organizational, project management, group facilitation, written and oral communication skills
• Comfort with online media dissemination: writing blogs and maintaining visibility of student work
• Demonstrated experience building community relationships with youth, family members, and local partners; committed to social justice; patience with students, demonstrated sensitivity to varying learning abilities and styles
• Weekend and evening flexibility is required
• Spanish-speaking or second-language fluency a plus

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, as described above. Instruction and lab days are conducted in person. Staff meetings are required and may be hybrid. Temporary, full-time positions are eligible for paid vacation and sick time. We also offer free registration in BAVC classes and workshops whenever schedule and availability permit.

Pay: Up to $50,000 DOE

Special ADA Requirements

BAVC Media is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.
For the purposes of ADA, the “Responsibilities” and “Qualifications” are essential job functions.
Significant work is performed in a typical interior office work environment or community meeting space with typical noise and other disruptions.
Both standing and sitting are required for long periods of time. High use of computers and related equipment is required.
Various types of equipment/supplies are used to accomplish the job requirements and include, but are not limited to, computers, printers and copy machines, office supplies and materials, telephones, and other common communication devices.
BAVC Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

As a public-serving and government-funded community media organization, BAVC Media follows all public health and safety protocols prescribed by relevant agencies. BAVC Media employees are required to comply with these protocols as they relate to Covid-19 and any other illnesses and/or safety issues.