Job Description

Founded in 1987, SGIFF is the largest and longest-running film event in Singapore. It has become an iconic event in the local arts calendar that is widely attended by international film critics, and known for its dynamic programming and focus on groundbreaking Asian cinema for Singapore and the region. Committed to nurturing and championing local and regional talent, its competition component, the Silver Screen Awards, brings together emerging filmmakers from Asia and Southeast Asia while paying tribute to acclaimed cinema legends. With its mentorship programmes, masterclasses and dialogues with attending filmmakers, the Festival also serves as a catalyst for igniting public interest, artistic dialogue, and cultural exchanges in the art of filmmaking. The SGIFF is organised by the Singapore International Film Festival Ltd, a non-profit organisation with Institution of Public Character (IPC) status.

For more information, please visit www.sgiff.com.



We are seeking for suitably qualified individuals for the following project/contract position for SGIFF 2023:

1. Partnerships & Development Intern

Job Scope:

• Assist the Partnerships & Development Manager and Executive in research for the Festival\'s sponsorship and partnership strategy
• Assist in the communication and fulfilment of sponsorship entitlements and deliverables in a timely manner.
• Support the team in the smooth running and execution of all sponsor-related and fundraising-related activities and events.
• Provide administrative support for the individual donor and sponsorship database.
• Provide administrative support for invitations and RSVPs for events with sponsor invitations or tickets.
• Providing administrative support in tracking all entitlements and benefits for sponsors, partners, fundraising and individual donors.
• Support in creating visual communication and social media posts for SGIFF\xe2\x80\x99s individual donor programme and sponsor fulfilment.

Requirements:

• At least a final year student or a Diploma in Arts Management, Media, Mass Communications, Marketing, Business or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in other languages is a plus.
• Comfortable with social media, managing company guidelines on use of social media.
• Driven, proactive, able to work independently and yet a good team player.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Confidence in interacting with all levels of people.
• Able to work independently.
• Proficiency in graphic design (Photoshop/Illustrator) and or basic video editing skills are an advantage.
• Some events experience will be an advantage.
• Interest in film and/or the arts is preferred.

Period of Engagement: June to 5 January 2024. There will be a two week unpaid break from December 15 to Dec 31 December 2023

Ideally currently enrolled students must be able to commit at least 20 hours weekly from June to September (with some work carried out off-site), and full-time from October onwards till the end of Festival.

SGIFF currently has a hybrid working policy in place with time split between the office and working from home. Closer to the festival dates and various events, more time will be required at the SGIFF office or at various venues.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants may send a copy of your CV including the position you are applying for, a picture of yourself, two references, to by 9 June 2023
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

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