CICFF/Facets Internships
Contact:
Kathleen Beckman, Internship Coordinator
Facets Multi-Media, Inc.
1517 West Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614 USA
Tel: 773-281-9075
Fax: 773-929-0266
E-mail: kidsfest@facets.org
Organization Description:
Facets Multi-Media is a non-profit organization dedicated to the exhibition, distribution & education of foreign, independent & classic films through our Cinematheque Theater, Videotheque (with over 50,000 titles for rent), and Facets Film School. The Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF), a project of Facets, is the largest festival of films for children in North America and features over 250 animated and live action films from 40 countries. The Festival welcomes over 20,000 Chicago area children, adults, and educators to the screenings, and over 100 filmmakers, media professionals & celebrities attend the Festival to lead interactive workshops with kids.
Internship Description:
Facets Internships are a great learning experience for anyone interested in event coordination, film, fundraising, writing, marketing, publicity, non-profit organizations & PR. Some internships are seasonal and others are based on need. Internship areas include:
- CICFF Summer Film Camp and Jury Coordinator
- CICFF Guest & Public Relations Coordinator
- CICFF Film Entry Registrar
- CICFF Workshop & Special Programs Assistant
- CICFF Development & Fundraising Assistant
- CICFF Festival Press Coordinator
- CICFF Festival Marketing/Publicity Coordinator
- Facets Marketing/Advertising Coordinator
- Facets Cinema Marketing Assistant
- Facets Home Video Production Internship
Internships require an average of 3, 8-hour days (weekdays) per week for a 3-4 month period. Some internships may require additional hours, evenings and weekends.
For a detailed listing of internship opportunities, click here!
Compensation: 
Internships are unpaid but include many extra "perks" [while interning] such as: free admission into Facets Cinematheque, $2.00 rentals from Facets Videotheque, free admission into all CICFF events and screenings, free enrollment into Facets Film School classes and free soda and popcorn. Most of all, Facets internships are an intense and rewarding learning experience with a unique and celebrated Chicago non-profit arts organization.
Application:
There is no application deadline although application materials should be submitted 2-6 months prior to the upcoming internship session. Internships are roughly seasonal (Winter/Spring, Summer, & Fall). Submission materials include:
- Internship Application: Available online at www.facets.org, www.cicff.org, by request at kidsfest@facets.org or by phone at 773-281-9075. Click here to download the .pdf version of the Internship Application.
- Resume and References: Include an updated resume, and the names and phone numbers of at least two references.
- Cover Letter: Send a cover letter, in the form of a personal statement, of no more than 500 words explaining what an internship with Facets means to you.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume and Internship Application to Kathleen Beckman, Internship Coordinator via e-mail, fax or mail (above). Interviews for finalists will ONLY be considered after all materials are received.
For more information on Facets & CICFF programs, please visit our website at www.facets.org.
