Youth Filmmaking Program Coordinator

Women’s Voices Now Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $2,000

Meals provided (lunch)

Mileage reimbursement $0.54/mi

Premiere screening invitation

Job summary

Women's Voices Now in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Production Support mentor to guide 3-4 youth filmmakers in developing and shooting a short social-change documentary. You will coordinate schedules, manage equipment, and supervise editing while ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment. The role involves mentoring students, helping craft interview questions, and creating a positive professional setting.

Stipend is $2,000 for the four-week program at Mt. St.

Qualifications

• Comfortable on set with equipment.
• Adaptable and resourceful.
• Positive and approachable attitude.
• Professional boundaries with youth.

Responsibilities

• Support 3-4 youth filmmakers in developing, shooting, and producing a short social-change documentary.
• Assist with coordinating shoot schedules and developing interview questions.
• Manage equipment on shoot days and ensure proper protocols.
• Supervise footage storage and introduce students to the editing process.
• Edit students' films for final 7 minute 30 second documentaries (without credits).
• Review footage and help students with paper edits.
• Deliver finished film by the last day of the program.
• Ensure each participant feels heard, comfortable, and included.
• Act as mentor and confidante, addressing concerns as they arise.
• Create a positive, collaborative, and professional environment.
• Share relevant personal and professional insights with participants.

Skills

On set equipment

Adaptable

Positive attitude

Professional boundaries with youth

Job description

Women's Voices Now in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Production Support mentor to guide 3-4 youth filmmakers in developing and shooting a short social-change documentary. You will coordinate schedules, manage equipment, and supervise editing while ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment. The role involves mentoring students, helping craft interview questions, and creating a positive professional setting.

Stipend is $2,000 for the four-week program at Mt. St.