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Travel Coordinator, SFIAAFF

POSITION: Travel Coordinator, SFIAAFF

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: January 14 – 31, 2008, part-time
February 1 – March 31, 2008, full-time
PAY: $2,500 per month (full time, exempt, temporary, no benefits)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Travel Coordinator, under the direction of the Festival Director, will make all travel and accommodation arrangements for guests of the 26th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF), which takes place March 13-23, 2008. The coordinator will plan, coordinate, and communicate with guests to facilitate their attendance at the festival. The Travel Coordinator will work closely with the Guest Services Coordinator and assist in such areas as: theater operations, administration, hospitality, and guest services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Schedule and confirm festival guests via phone, fax, and email
• Arrange and book air and ground transportation of festival guests to San Francisco
• Arrange local travel for guests (getting to and from hotel to film screenings and airports)
• Manage travel & accommodations budget
• Produce itineraries on guest arrival, departure, lodging, events, press interviews, etc.
• Work with Guest Services Coordinator to handle logistics for guests arrival, introductions, and general hospitality during Festival
• Help manage and staff Guest Services Lounge during Festival
• Maintain accurate documentation and update information in job manual

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and itinerary management skills
• Ability to find and negotiate travel & accommodation deals
• Experience coordinating international travel
• Fluency in Mac-based applications including MS Office and Filemaker Pro
• Experience as an event planner and/or travel coordinator preferred
• Knowledge of Asian American community, organizations, and arts preferred

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume and a cover letter by Monday, November 12, 2007, to:
Kar Yin Tham, SFIAAFF Administrative & Operations Manager
145 9th St. #350, San Francisco, CA 94103
or via email to karyin[at]asianamericanmedia[dot]org. Please include job title & your initials in email subject line. No phone calls, please.

NOTE: Early applications encouraged.