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Film Coordinator

🏢 Seattle Art Museum · 📍 Seattle, WA · 💼 hybrid · ⏰ Part-Time Regular 💰 $27 - $33 / yr
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Position Summary & Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Film Coordinator plays a key role in the planning, execution, and technical management of SAM’s year-round film exhibition program. This position oversees technical rehearsals, coordinates film and digital media logistics, manages guest artist support, and ensures the highest quality presentation of films in both the Downtown and Asian Art Museum locations.

Reporting to the Chief of Creative Strategy and Storytellling, the Film Coordinator also serves as a primary point of contact for logistics for projectionists, A/V staff, curators, and external partners, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating complex shipping and archival processes.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, organizational skill, and interpersonal dexterity, with the ability to manage multiple projects, maintain attention to detail, and provide a professional experience for all audiences.

 

ABOUT SAM 
 
As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums - a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships - all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job—it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Manages all technical rehearsals and public programs
  • Serves as Program Manager for film events
  • Convenes technical production meetings with curators and A/V staff; prepares and distributes technical documentation for each program season
  • Schedules all rehearsals and ensures accurate and current technical information is shared internally and with external partners
  • Works with AV team often, ensures optimal sound and image quality in screenings; communicates adjustments to projection staff
  • Resolves technical issues with digital formats, DCPs, or archival pri
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Key Role Competencies & Evaluation Highlights

Key Role Focus:

Measures cultural stewardship, community engagement depth, and operational resourcefulness within arts and non-profit administration.

📋 Preparation Priorities (Key Areas to Clarify):
  • 1. Treating the arts organization purely as a corporate enterprise without cultural sensitivity.
  • 2. Exhibiting an insular curatorial perspective detached from broader community demographics.
  • 3. Lack of experience managing tight non-profit budgets and stakeholder boards.
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I balance financial stewardship with inclusive cultural programming to ensure institutions deeply resonate with their communities.

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