Internship Opportunities
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 Facets Cinema, Facets Video Rentals (with over 50,000 titles for rent), and Facets Film School classes. Facets’ Children’s Programs also play an significant role in the organization including: Young Chicago Critics summer film program teaching film theory, critique and basic film production to kids ages 7-14, and the Chicago International Children's Film Festival (CICFF), the largest festival of films for children in North America welcoming 20,000 attendees annually and featuring over 200 animated and live action films from 40 countries. The CICFF is also the only Academy Award-qualifying children’s film festival in the world. 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:
- Facets DVD Authoring Assistant
- CICFF Programming Assistant
- CICFF Workshop & Special Programs Assistant
- CICFF Marketing/Publicity Coordinator
- Press Coordinator
- Summer Film Camp and Jury Coordinator
- Facets Cinema Marketing Assistant
- New Media (Social Networking) 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, free 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: 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.
