Friends of the Festival, Inc. is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Festival Program Director

Tampa/St Pete International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is seeking a Festival Program Director for the 2008 Film Festival.

Friends Of The Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which produces the annual Tampa/St Pete International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Film Series, and Outreach Programs in Tampa Bay. Since 1990, the Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival has showcased compelling film and video that entertains, enlightens and celebrates its audience. In so doing, it has become a vital part of Tampa Bay's cultural landscape and one of the largest gay and lesbian film festivals in the country. The 19th annual Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will take place from October 2-12, 2008.

The ideal candidate must have large market film festival programming experience, have excellent organization skills, and a desire to be part of a true team experience. Eligible candidates must be comfortable with the management of budgets and expenses. An ideal candidate should have strong inter-personal skills to network both in and out of the film community to bring the best possible program selections to the event. Limited travel is associated with this position. Qualified candidates need not be residents of Tampa Bay, nor is relocation required for the selected candidate.

The Festival Program Director will report directly to the Executive Director. The Program Director will be responsible to assemble and work with the local Programming Committee and Board President/Board of Directors to schedule the 2008 Film Festival.

TO APPLY:

This position is an independent contract position.

Resume and cover letter should be submitted to Chuck Henson, Executive Director, Friends of the Festival, Inc. P.O. Box 18445, Tampa, FL 33679. Qualified candidates will be selected for interview with the Festival Board of Directors.

The Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival promotes and enforces an active policy of equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Candidate must be legally able to work in the United States.