Development & Operations Assistant

DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

About the Company

Impact Partners is a Brooklyn-based film fund dedicated to supporting independent documentary storytelling that entertains audiences, engages with pressing social issues, and propels the art of cinema forward. In 2007, Impact Partners has brought together a community of investors with filmmakers to tell powerful stories about critical issues facing our world. Over the span of 18 years, Impact Partners has been involved in the financing of over 150 films including: Academy Award ® winners and nominees like ICARUS, SUGARCANE, OF FATHERS AND SONS, HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, and HELL AND BACK AGAIN; Peabody Award winners AFTERSHOCK, IMMIGRATION NATION, AUDRIE & DAISY and THE NEWBURGH STING; Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner and IDA Best Documentary Feature winner DINA, and Independent Spirit Award winner WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Recent releases include APOCALYPSE IN THE TROPICS, FOLKTALES, MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ALONE ANYMORE, MISTRESS DISPELLER and SONGS FROM THE HOLE.

About the Position

Impact Partners is looking for a Development & Operations Assistant who will provide administrative support to the Development and Operations teams. We are looking for a team player with a strong interest in documentary film, who enjoys keeping things organized and doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. The perfect candidate has exceptional interpersonal and writing skills, strong work ethic, and keen attention to detail.

This position is full time. Candidates must be able to work in our office in Dumbo, Brooklyn, at least 2 days a week (more during the initial training period), with some remote work.

The compensation for this position $60,000-65,000 plus Benefits (see below), commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide administrative support to Impact Partners team
• Supervise office management of office space and equipment
• Coordinate travel arrangements for team
• Assist with film contract execution
• Assist with bookkeeping tasks
• Assist with planning and management of company events
• Assist with management of film submissions database
• Review film submissions
• Manage film asset collection
• Maintain press files

Qualifications/Requirements

• 1-2 years of office, administrative, or relevant experience
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative problem solver
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Team player
• Patience, flexibility and adaptability
• Interest in and enthusiasm for documentary film
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends for company events
• BA or equivalent is required
• Valid driver’s license preferred

To be considered for the position, please let us know why you think you’re the perfect candidate to fill this role, why you want to work at Impact Partners, and provide an example of a time when your attention to detail paid off. Please email your resume and cover letter to Amy Augustino at amy@impactpartnersfilm.com.

We will be accepting resumes until January 31 or until the position is filled.

• 100% premium coverage for individual health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Transit Chek
• 20 paid time off days plus 14 holidays off