TORONTO STAR DONATION FILM FILES CATALOGUING CO-OP

Date Posted: Sep 18, 2023
Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2023
Start Date: Oct 10, 2023

Hourly From: $10/hr To $10/hr
Province: Ontario
Region: Metro Toronto Area
City: Toronto
Employee Benefits: N/A
Organization's Field/Discipline: The Arts
Job's focus: Creative & Administrative
Job Type: Co-op placement
Career Level: Entry level/ intern

Organization Description

Toronto International Film Festival
TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Bell Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film. 

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.  
 
We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.
 

Job Description

TORONTO STAR DONATION FILM FILES CATALOGUING CO-OP
Contract
Co-op
Film Reference Library

In 2022, the FRL accepted a donation of film file materials from the Toronto Star’s now defunct Entertainment section including roughly 7 file cabinets of presskit and promotional materials related to films from the 1980s-the 2000’s.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Film Reference Library, the student will assist with the integration of materials from this new donation into existing film files. The project will also involve the creation and cataloguing of new film file records. The material will consist mainly of textual records, printed materials, photographic or born digital images. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for safely handling archival materials and rehousing in appropriate archival enclosures.
• Required to follow internal cataloguing standards when entering information in excel docs for upload to database.
• Responsible for accurately recording accession numbers on objects and in catalogue records.
• Responsible for search of online and internal databases for film titles, dates, and relevant people and places.

JOB GRADE & RATE OF PAY:

• School Course Credit

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:

• October 10th to December 15, 2023

WORK LOCATION:

• Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

 

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience handling and cataloguing archival or reference materials
• Experience implementing cataloguing standards, classification systems and controlled vocabularies
• Experience in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research
• Ability to follow instructions and receive feedback
• Interest in / knowledge of cinema is considered an asset
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
• This position requires being in office on a regular basis.

How to Apply:

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF's Student and Recent Graduate Career Portal.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of October 1, 2023. 

CLOSING:
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. 

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.

Please send any questions via e-mail only to careers@tiff.net.

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at careers@tiff.net. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.