Program Administrator

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers (CRIFm) seeks a part-time, hybrid Program Administrator Consultant based in Cedar Rapids, IA, to guide CRIFm’s administrative functions for the upcoming planning season and events, including the 2027 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival and related activities.

The role requires proven Program Administrator or Project Manager experience, strong time-management and self-starting skills, and some in-person duties; please include a resume or CV and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Program Administrator or Project Manager.
• Part-time hybrid consultant role based in Cedar Rapids, IA.
• Strong time-management and self-starting skills.
• Resume or CV and cover letter required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• organizing and managing the task list and calendar
• monitoring deadlines and communicating them to the organization’s board members
• preparing meeting notes and communications
• delivering print materials
• updating contacts lists
• proofreading
• organizing the Google drive
• drafting and sending written communications
• completing other duties to support the organization as needed

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Communication

Proofreading

Tools

Google Drive

Google Calendar

Job description

Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers (CRIFm) is currently seeking an experienced part-time, hybrid Program Administrator Consultant.

CRIFm is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and assist independent filmmakers with Iowa ties in continuing to hone their craft; provide a showcase for Iowa-connected films; present unique cultural events to the community; and create networking opportunities for the purpose of building the Iowa Filmmaking Industry. Current funding for the position is for a one-year grant cycle lasting approximately eight months.

The Program Administrator will be a part-time, hybrid consultant based in Cedar Rapids, IA. They will bring expertise and provide guidance on organization and support CRIFm’s administrative functions for the upcoming planning season. CRIFm’s primary tasks are to plan the 2027 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival and other Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers (CRIFM) events, including but not limited to the IF workshop in late fall, the Cedar Rapids St. Patrick's Day Parade (SaPaDaPa), special film screenings.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• helping organize and manage the task list and calendar
• monitoring deadlines and communicating them to the organization’s board members
• preparing and following up with meeting notes and communications
• delivering print materials
• updating contacts lists
• proofreading
• organizing the Google drive
• drafting and sending written communications
• completing other duties to support the organization as needed

The person in this role must be a motivated self-starter able to self-supervise with great time-management skills. Proven experience as a Program Administrator or Project Manager is required. Some in-person meetings and duties are required. For consideration, a resume or CV and cover letter are required.