Black Film Center and Archive Associate Director (Program Management Specialist)

About the role

The Black Film Center and Archive (BFCA) is a unique and vibrant entity housed under The Media School at Indiana University. Established in 1981, the BFCA is the first and remains the only archival repository in the world dedicated to collecting, preserving, and making available historically and culturally significant films by and about Black people. The BFCA furthers Black film scholarship and serves as an open resource for scholars, researchers, students, and the public; showcases creative film activity by independent and mainstream Black filmmakers; hosts dynamic programming that includes film screenings, lectures, and commemorations; and undertakes and supports research on the history, impact, theory, and aesthetics of Black film traditions.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Manages the staff and day-to-day operations of the BFCA, implementing the vision and direction of the director.
• Actively seeks out IU and external grant opportunities, and coordinates with IU resources to pursue funding opportunities.
• Ensures compliance with IU procedures, as well as those of the granting entities, when grants are acquired, taking the lead on reports and other communication.
• Affords assistance with BFCA programming, including film screenings, guest scholar and filmmaker visits, and campus or community events.
• Affords assistance with coordinating communication and outreach, including drafting social media posts, communicating with collaborators, and hosting tours.
• Serves as the direct supervisor for the 4 full-time staff in addition to some hourly staff.
• Affords assistance with non-grant fundraising efforts including donor communication and relationship cultivation.

General Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and implements programs or events, including the creation of materials to support these events.
• Provides staff communications and serves as liaison to program participants, collaborators in other units, community partners, vendors, and the public.
• Approves staff purchase requests; arranges staff travel, accommodations, and research activities.
• Serves as a resource and provides guidance to team staff members as needed.
• Researches available grants and works closely with managers to identify funding needs and potential sources, creates grant proposals that further advance support of the program and program participants.

Skills

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Sets a high bar for accuracy, even under pressure.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree.
• Preferred: Master's degree in film studies or related field.
• Required: 2 years in related field.
• Preferred: 4 years in film-related industry, archival museum setting, or other related field.