North American Bison Summit Film Shorts Festival Coordinator

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 North American Bison Summit Film Shorts Festival Coordinator

The Film Shorts Coordinator is a crucial part of the Wildlife Restoration Foundation (WRF) North American Bison Summit (NABS) team. Pull off a well-orchestrated Film Shorts evening show with ample entries and contribute to WRF’s mission by organizing and executing a successful Summit dedicated to bison conservation and management and preserving the ranching way of life in America. This position is unpaid but offers excellent networking and professional experience opportunities. Please see https://www.nabsummit.org/

Key Position Responsibilities of the Position:

• Work with NABS Team to identify filmmakers focused on subjects related to NABS.
• Develop or help issue invitations individualized to filmmakers.
• Be the on-the-ground handler for any participating filmmakers.
• Work with Exhibit Space Coordinator to ensure logistics are managed well.
• Ensure filmmakers and film content and accolades are recognized effectively in the NABS program and on the website.
• Recruit possible contributions to the NABS Silent Auction.
• Coordinate on-site event and troubleshoot any issues that arise
• Liaison with The Ranch Events Complex on A/V and equipment needs.
• Assist with Summit communications (Social Media, Press Releases, Media Liaison, Infographics) related to the Film Shorts Festival (last evening of the Summit).
• Any other needed areas that fulfill Summit development on-site and in pre-preparation. Work with a fun and able team from across the continent!

WRF requests a dedicated 16-20 hours per week (flexible schedule) and an agreement to work with WRF for leading up to the event with availability to be on-site for the April 1-4, 2025 North American Bison Summit in Loveland, Colorado. The logistics team member must be a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about WRF’s mission.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong experience working with filmmakers, especially those depicting wildlife, ranching, Tribal life, and other subject matter of NABS
• Familiarity with land conservation issues and Western heritage and Tribes
• Experience with ranches and farms a plus
• Passion for wildlife and conservation required!

The Film Shorts Festival Coordinator will report to the NABS Co-Leads. Hours are flexible within the week, but participation in the North American Bison Summit core team meetings is vital.