Program Intern

Part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week

Hybrid: 2 days a week in Brooklyn office (may vary based on schedule)

Term: July 2025-October 2025, with the possibility of extension.

Compensation: $18/hr

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Posted: 5/15/2025

Chicken & Egg Films is seeking a Program Intern to support the program team.

In recruiting for this position, we’re seeking an individual who would like an insider’s view into the documentary film world, and who is interested in joining a creative team that is truly passionate about advancing our mission of supporting a global community of women and gender expansive filmmakers.

You are:

• Inspired by Chicken & Egg Films’ vision of an inclusive and equitable media industry and our mission to amplify diverse voices in nonfiction film
• Motivated by a culture of openness and learning
• Eager to grow with a team that is committed to putting our values into practice

Please note: Chicken & Egg Films is not a production company. We are a nonprofit media organization that supports documentary filmmakers through grants and mentorship programs.

Who We Are

Chicken & Egg Films shapes a more equitable and just world with the catalytic power of documentary films by providing funding, mentorship and industry access to a global community of women and gender-expansive filmmakers. Founded in 2005 by Julie Parker Benello, Wendy Ettinger, and Judith Helfand, and helmed today by CEO Jenni Wolfson, our goal is to disrupt and dismantle barriers to filmmaking caused by gender bias.

Filmmakers need resources, opportunities, and access to thrive in an unbalanced film landscape. So we match strategically timed grants with creative mentorship and community, building peer networks and bringing artists together to learn from and champion one another. This support system is tailored for the unique challenges women and gender-expansive people experience in their filmmaking and career trajectories. Since our founding, Chicken & Egg Films has awarded over $15 million in grants and devoted thousands of hours of creative mentorship to over 500 filmmakers from around the world. Films supported by our work have been nationally and internationally recognized with the industry’s highest honors, including Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, and Peabody Awards. And they have raised visibility and driven social change on urgent issues.

For additional information please visit chickeneggfilms.org.

What You'll Do

The Program intern will be supervised by the Industry & Artist Development Manager and will assist with artist support programs and events, including workshops and panels for alumni, industry networking events, screenings, and more, led by the program team. The internship period will include work on various projects and tasks to gain experience in the documentary film industry and nonprofit program support, including:

Program Support

• Assist with tracking and reporting on C&E-supported films and filmmakers
• Update C&E filmmaker directory and library of films (via Salesforce or tracking lists)
• Assist with application submission and review process logistics
• Support other program-related activities as needed

Event Production

• Assist with coordination of in-person events and programs including: travel, venues, catering, schedules, research, communications, and promotion
• Assist with coordination of virtual workshops and panels for filmmakers including: research, communications, and promotion

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in office and/or administrative support work.
• Proficiency in basic technology and office productivity tools, such as Google Suite.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in independently drafting and refining documents and correspondence.
• Proactive problem-solving and strong time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in event production or digital communications (social media, copywriting, etc.).
• Proficiency in Salesforce, Airtable, and spreadsheets.
• Experience managing travel logistics or planning special events.

What Else You Should Know

Internship Period: July 2025-October 2025, with the possibility of extension.

Time Commitment: Approximately 16-20 hours per week. The exact number of hours per week will vary, and a flexible schedule is possible.

Compensation: The compensation for this role is $18 per hour. This is a non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime. This temporary, part-time position is not eligible for benefits, except those mandated by law.

Deadline: Applications submitted by June 2, 2025 will be reviewed by the hiring team. Applications submitted after this deadline will continue to be accepted but may not be guaranteed review. Early submission of your application is recommended. First round interviews will take place in mid June.

Application Process: If your application moves forward, we will schedule a screener interview, with the possibility of being followed by an interview with the hiring manager, to be held in person if possible. Applicants who advance past the interview stage will be asked to complete an at-home exercise, for which they will receive an honorarium.

Location and Hybrid Work Policy: This position is based in NYC. Staff are working a hybrid schedule with a standard schedule of at least two days a week in our Brooklyn office.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Chicken & Egg Films is an at-will and equal opportunity employer. As such, we strongly encourage and seek applications from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women and gender expansive individuals, people of color, bilingual and multicultural individuals, people with working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

We take great pride in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or familial status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

E-Verify: We participate in the E-Verify Program. https://everify.uscis.gov

How to Apply

Complete the form on this career page to submit your cover letter and résumé.

https://chickeneggfilms.applytojob.com/apply/

In your cover letter, we invite you to respond to the following prompts:

1. What experiences have prepared you to work on our program team? What interests you about the work of filmmaker funding and mentorship?
2. What do you hope to learn from the internship? What experiences do you hope to gain?

Applicants with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. Please reach out to access@chickeneggfilms.org with any requests.

Please, no phone calls.

Hiring companies: We will not respond to emails about this position.