PASADENA FILM OFFICE VOLUNTEER & INTERN POSITIONSAVAILABLE

WWW.FILMPASADENA.COM
Phone: 626-744-3964
Fax: 626-744-4785
Email: filmoffice@cityofpasadena.net

175 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Pasadena, CA 91101
Sept. 26, 2007

The Pasadena Film Office occasionally has volunteer & intern positions available. This is a fastpaced

office with rigorous deadlines. We coordinate more than 500 on-location productions in the City of Pasadena

annually, including feature films, television series, reality TV, commercials, student films & still photography. We also

market our City to the entertainment industry as a potential filming location.

Film Office volunteers & interns work in the newly restored Pasadena City Hall building assisting staff in processing

film permits, interacting with film producers, location managers & scouts, film students, permit & location services, Police

& other City staff, as well as local merchants & residents.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:   Providing staff with general administrative support including answering phones,

responding to emails, updating databases & website, filing, scanning, photocopying & faxing, surveying customers,

coordinating special projects & promotions, & other tasks important to the function of the Film Office.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma

• Must be prompt & responsible

• Enthusiasm, tact, people skills & time management skills

• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills & excellent written & verbal communication skills

• Comfortable with heavy phone & email volumes, and multi-tasking

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel, & a quick study with new computer programs

• Photoshop, desktop publishing & web design a plus

• A positive attitude, a good sense of humor & the ability to maintain a calm & pleasant demeanor with all

customers, City staff & members of the community

• Must be willing to happily complete all tasks assigned, the majority of which will be routine administrative support

COMMITMENT: Flexible. To be determined on a case-by-case basis.

COMPENSATION: While there is the potential for occasional income opportunities, this is an unpaid volunteer

or internship position. Academic credit may be possible. Volunteers and interns receive hands-on job experience

in a high profile film office. Perfect for film students or individuals seeking a career in the film industry or future City

employment. Please be aware that this is not a “glamorous” job. It is highly unlikely that you will meet any movie stars in

this position; however, we can arrange occasional “set “ visits & you will gain invaluable knowledge of what is involved

in filming “on location “ & an asset to your resume.

Interested applicants should email a brief resume and a description of their situation and availability to:

filmoffice@cityofpasadena.net.