ORGANIZATION AND POSITION OVERVIEW
Milwaukee Film (MKE Film), internationally recognized for curating and executing a world-class film festival, is seeking an executive director to lead the organization to its next level of growth and success. The organization’s next executive director will be a visionary leader who shares that passion and possesses the ability to articulate and implement a clear, strategic vision for the organization’s future.
Globally, MKE Film has a proven record of creating and enriching meaningful coalitions and connections which support the evolution and success of filmmaking and immersive film experiences. Since 2009, the Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together leading, internationally renowned, filmmakers alongside tens of thousands of film fans to celebrate the magic of film and the power of cinema. For the last decade, the Milwaukee Film Festival has been recognized throughout the industry as one of the top ten in the country.
Locally, MKE Film has rescued and is the proud operator of the magnificent Oriental Theatre and The Downer Theatre, two unique historic cinemas providing unparalleled environments in which to learn and grow. The organization is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our local and regional communities through the creation of outstanding cinematic experiences.
The impact and legacy of storytelling is woven into every aspect of MKE Film. The organization’s leadership recognizes the importance of fostering a healthy, vibrant community for all, as well as the significance of lifelong learning through innovative, unparalleled opportunities.
To learn more, please visit us at: https://mkefilm.org/
KEY LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements
Responsibilities & Qualifications
COMMITMENTS FROM MILWAUKEE FILM
Milwaukee Film is comprised of some of the most talented and hard working staff in the country. The organization’s board leadership and members are unfailingly committed to supporting Milwaukee Film’s vision and ongoing success. We are a community of film lovers, media makers, industry leaders and knowledge seekers who collectively strive to create an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all.
Milwaukee Film represents diverse views and experiences, and aim to treat one another—filmgoers, volunteers, artists, guests, press, board, and staff alike—with respect, courtesy, and kindness. The organization further believes that advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion is critical to the success and growth of the organization, the community, and the people we serve.
Milwaukee Film is committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment for all colleagues and applicants for employment. The organization’s success depends on qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history). We will not discriminate on the basis of these characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by law in any personnel action including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, demotions, benefits, compensation, discipline, termination, and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
It is the responsibility of everyone employed at Milwaukee Film to give this Equal Employment Opportunity policy full support through leadership and personal example and to help create a work environment that is conducive to effective equal employment opportunity.
Milwaukee Film offers its staff members a generous suite of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance as well as short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 403B plan.
The salary range for this leadership role starts at $150,000 annually.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Interested applicants can please assemble and email all items below, combined into one document, to MKEFilm@leadingtransitions.com no later than 1:00 p.m. CT November 1, 2024: A letter describing your qualifications for this position, your interest in Milwaukee Film’s mission; A detailed and updated resume, and the names of, your relationship to, and the contact information for, three professional references.
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ORGANIZATION AND POSITION OVERVIEW
Milwaukee Film (MKE Film), internationally recognized for curating and executing a world-class film festival, is seeking an executive director to lead the organization to its next level of growth and success. The organization’s next executive director will be a visionary leader who shares that passion and possesses the ability to articulate and implement a clear, strategic vision for the organization’s future.
Globally, MKE Film has a proven record of creating and enriching meaningful coalitions and connections which support the evolution and success of filmmaking and immersive film experiences. Since 2009, the Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together leading, internationally renowned, filmmakers alongside tens of thousands of film fans to celebrate the magic of film and the power of cinema. For the last decade, the Milwaukee Film Festival has been recognized throughout the industry as one of the top ten…
Milwaukee Film offers its staff members a generous suite of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance as well as short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 403B plan.
Milwaukee Film offers its staff members a generous suite of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance as well as short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 403B plan.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Interested applicants can please assemble and email all items below, combined into one document, to MKEFilm@leadingtransitions.com no later than 1:00 p.m. CT November 1, 2024: A letter describing your qualifications for this position, your interest in Milwaukee Film’s mission; A detailed and updated resume, and the names of, your relationship to, and the contact information for, three professional references.