Job Description
Job Description Youth Cinema Project Filmmaker Mentor - Part-Time
** This position is in Bakersfield, CA.**
** This position has a start date of January 2026.**
Job description
The Youth Cinema Project (YCP) is a project-based learning program that teaches film to youth in public schools during regular school and/or after school/summer school. YCP Mentors are professional filmmakers that teach 90-minute film classes, twice a week to students in 5th - 12th grades. In collaboration with a co-mentor, YCP Mentors implement our rigorous filmmaking curriculum and guide students through the filmmaking process to produce high-quality short film content over the course of the school year (August - June). YCP Mentors can expect to work 7-14 hours a week.
Minimum Requirements:
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Candidates MUST have a minimum of 3 years working in the film industry as a producer, director or in any below-the-line position.
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Candidates MUST have expertise in at least one specific area of filmmaking.
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Candidates MUST have editing experience - not to a professional editors level but enough to edit simple short content.
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Candidates MUST be comfortable using Google Suite
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Travel (up to 50 miles) may be required. Mileage is reimbursed.
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Candidates MUST have a Bachelors in media, film or communications.
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Candidates MUST be comfortable in a school environment teaching children.
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Collaborate with other mentors and staff to create a positive and inclusive environment
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Help youth develop life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and decision-making
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Provide emotional support and encouragement to youth facing challenges
Preferred Qualifications:
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Film School graduate, a plus
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Previous teaching experience, a plus
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Experience using DaVinci Resolve, Frame.io, Dropbox.
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Advanced working knowledge of camera and audio equipment
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Basic working knowledge of G&E equipment
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Advanced working knowledge of film set logistics
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Intermediate to Advanced working knowledge of film story structure
Duties:
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Teach a year-long film program in the classroom during regular school
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Attend all YCP trainings and professional development meetings (monthly)
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Thoroughly prepare before each class with co-mentor utilizing provided curriculum
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Complete, compile and submit program materials and program data in a timely manner
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Responsible for all class deliverables (finished scripts, films, etc.)
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Commitment to the mission statement and philosophy of the program