Southern Documentary Fund – Program Manager 

Location: Durham, NC                    Deadline: November 4, 2018

Position Description & Responsibilities:
The Program Manager (PM) will oversee the Mentorship & Grants Programs and report to the Executive Director (ED) & Business Director (BD). Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Mentorship Program:
  The PM works with the ED to build and maintain the Mentorship Program, pairing established filmmakers with emerging filmmakers and emerging filmmakers with new filmmakers.
  Responsibilities include:
  • Lead correspondence and outreach to potential mentors and mentees;
  • Facilitate meetings between mentors and mentees;
  • Conduct regular check-ins to determine progress;
  • Maintain detailed records of the complete process;
  • Organize the Speed Mentorship sessions during the annual Artists Convening.

• Grant Program:
  The PM works with the ED to maintain two Grant Programs: Research and Development Grants, and Production Grants.  Responsibilities include:

• • Establish communication with national and regional organizations, regional film festivals and university film programs to promote the grants and mentorship programs;
  • Update the database of all potential organizational partners;
  • Promote the call for entries;
  • Provide constructive feedback upon request to applicants in process and to rejected applicants;
  • Maintains detailed records of the panel process.

Preferred Qualification Requirements:

• Business and program management experience within a non-profit setting;
• Exceptional leadership, organizational and planning skills, with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects effectively and collaboratively;
• Strong familiarity with submission management platforms, such as Submittable;
• Strong knowledge of film production processes and budgets;  (First-hand experience preferred, i.e., Producer, Director, Associate Producer);
• Impeccable attention to detail;
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
• Commitment to documentary storytelling.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a full-time, salaried position ranging from $38,000 to $42,000 (depending on experience). The PM will receive, 10 days PTO + Federal holidays and a monthly health insurance stipend ($240-$300 per month).

To apply, send cover letter, resumé and 3 references (two professional, one personal) to: HR@southerndocumentaryfund.org.  Please include in the subject line of the email: PM Job Applicant. No phone calls or visits, please.

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