Who we are
Reel Families for Change is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are committed to disrupting the film industry status quo and ensuring workplace justice for all; especially as it pertains to family benefits, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive practices.

What we do
Family-friendly films are the #1 money maker in the film industry, the film industry is grossly family-unfriendly. We work with studios and unions to create sustainable, scalable accommodations for parents and caregivers (which actually benefit everyone in the end) as well as push for legislative change. Our ultimate goal is to someday be obsolete.

Why we’re looking
Our organization is growing and needs passionate team members who can help us take intentional action toward our goals by serving as our eyes, ears, and boots on the ground to help transfer information quickly between your local community and the RFC team.  You should be:

SOMEONE BELIEVES IN

• Anti-racist/Anti-oppressive practice
• Care an equity issue
• Workplace justice
• Advocacy and community organizing, and has a deep passion for the public well-being
• Arts work as skilled, legitimate labor
• Finding joy where you serve and with the people you serve beside

SOMEONE WHO CAN

• Plan, organize, and execute community events and meetings
• Speak comfortably in public and believes enough in the mission to openly share it to potential members, volunteer recruits, and/or potential donors 
• Knowledge of local government and political processes, and experience in advocating for policy change at the local level
• Liaise information between the local community and the org’s team members; BONUS POINTS if you can help us to reverse engineer that information into programs and/or services for our communities
• Understand policy on a very general level and is willing to learn how to affect policymaking efforts related to our mission and vision
• Work well collaboratively or independently, especially in an often asynchronous remote environment

Who we are
Reel Families for Change is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are committed to disrupting the film industry status quo and ensuring workplace justice for all; especially as it pertains to family benefits, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive practices.

What we do
Family-friendly films are the #1 money maker in the film industry, the film industry is grossly family-unfriendly. We work with studios and unions to create sustainable, scalable accommodations for parents and caregivers (which actually benefit everyone in the end) as well as push for legislative change. Our ultimate goal is to someday be obsolete.

Why we’re looking
Our organization is growing and needs passionate team members who can help us take intentional action toward our goals by leading our committed committees of volunteers!  You should be:

SOMEONE BELIEVES IN

• Anti-racist/Anti-oppressive practice
• Care an equity issue
• Workplace justice
• Advocacy and community organizing, and has a deep passion for the public well-being
• Arts work as skilled, legitimate labor
• Finding joy where you serve and with the people you serve beside

SOMEONE WHO CAN

• Collaborate with the RFC’s leadership team to identify and implement strategies to increase volunteer engagement and retention
• Coordinate with RFC’s Local Ambassadors to plan and facilitate  community  events that foster meaningful dialogue, feedback, and input
• Build and maintain relationships with leaders of other local organizations to identify opportunities for collaboration and coalition-building
• Guide and support  RFC’s volunteers in the execution of their designated duties, including recruitment, training, and regular check-ins
• Collect and submit data to help evaluate the effectiveness of local engagement efforts and inform future strategies and tactics
• Work well collaboratively or independently, especially in an often asynchronous remote environment

Who we are
Reel Families for Change is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are committed to disrupting the film industry status quo and ensuring workplace justice for all; especially as it pertains to family benefits, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive practices.

What we do
Family-friendly films are the #1 money maker in the film industry, the film industry is grossly family-unfriendly. We work with studios and unions to create sustainable, scalable accommodations for parents and caregivers (which actually benefit everyone in the end) as well as push for legislative change. Our ultimate goal is to someday be obsolete.

Why we’re looking
Our organization is growing and needs a team of skilled volunteers who can help us take intentional action toward our goals.  You should be:

SOMEONE BELIEVES IN

• Anti-racist/Anti-oppressive practice
• Care an equity issue
• Workplace justice
• Advocacy and community organizing, and has a deep passion for the public well-being
• Arts work as skilled, legitimate labor
• Finding joy where you serve and with the people you serve beside

SOMEONE WORKING IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONS

• Grant writer
• Fundraising strategist
• Legislative advocate
• Entertainment union representative
• Accountant
• Workshop/training developer
• Research analyst
• Legal advisor
• Marketing and communications specialist
• Public relations and publicity specialist
• Event planner
• HR consultant
• DEIBJ consultant/Cultural sensitivity trainer

Who we are
Reel Families for Change is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are committed to disrupting the film industry status quo and ensuring workplace justice for all; especially as it pertains to family benefits, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive practices.

What we do
Family-friendly films are the #1 money maker in the film industry, the film industry is grossly family-unfriendly. We work with studios and unions to create sustainable, scalable accommodations for parents and caregivers (which actually benefit everyone in the end) as well as push for legislative change. Our ultimate goal is to someday be obsolete.

Why we’re looking
Our organization is growing and needs passionate team members who can help us take intentional action toward our goals by maximizing the timely distribution of information online and engaging with our community.  You should be:

SOMEONE BELIEVES IN

• Anti-racist/Anti-oppressive practice
• Care an equity issue
• Workplace justice
• Arts work as skilled, legitimate labor
• Finding joy where you serve and with the people you serve beside

SOMEONE WHO CAN

• Multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Identify he urgency of distributing certain information and/or handling community response
• Sense what information should be distributed and when
• Maintain a level of decorum online and diffuse trolls (or clap back when needed)
• Generate ideas for content creation and distribution that’s on brand and in the voice of the org
• Work well collaboratively or independently, especially in an often asynchronous remote environment

Who we are
Reel Families for Change is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are committed to disrupting the film industry status quo and ensuring workplace justice for all; especially as it pertains to family benefits, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive practices.

What we do
Family-friendly films are the #1 money maker in the film industry, the film industry is grossly family-unfriendly. We work with studios and unions to create sustainable, scalable accommodations for parents and caregivers (which actually benefit everyone in the end) as well as push for legislative change. Our ultimate goal is to someday be obsolete.

Why we’re looking
Our organization is growing and needs skilled team members who can help us take intentional action toward our goals by developing high-quality video content that’s informative, engaging, and impactful.    You should be:

SOMEONE BELIEVES IN

• Anti-racist/Anti-oppressive practice
• Care an equity issue
• Workplace justice
• Arts work as skilled, legitimate labor
• Finding joy where you serve and with the people you serve beside

SOMEONE WHO CAN

• Use an industry-standard video editing platform to cut and sequence moving imagery for aesthetic appeal and emotional impact
• Perform mild audio correction and coloration tasks
• Output quality video into multiple formats for consumption across various platforms
• Class, catalog, and file footage (RAW and edited) into appropriate folders for broader team use.

Who we are
Reel Families for Change is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We are committed to disrupting the film industry status quo and ensuring workplace justice for all; especially as it pertains to family benefits, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive practices.

What we do
Family-friendly films are the #1 money maker in the film industry, the film industry is grossly family-unfriendly. We work with studios and unions to create sustainable, scalable accommodations for parents and caregivers (which actually benefit everyone in the end) as well as push for legislative change. Our ultimate goal is to someday be obsolete.

Why we’re looking
Our organization is growing and needs passionate team members who can help us take intentional action toward our goals by taking full advantage of our digital real estate.   You should be:

SOMEONE BELIEVES IN

• Anti-racist/Anti-oppressive practice
• Care an equity issue
• Workplace justice
• Arts work as skilled, legitimate labor
• Finding joy where you serve and with the people you serve beside

SOMEONE WHO CAN

• Manage and maintain RFC’s website content, ensuring that pages are up-to-date, visually appealing, and accessible to a broad audience with working links
• Collaborate with RFC staff to identify ways to increase user engagement and drive the organization’s mission
• Convert materials into web-ready  assets like articles, blogs, images, and the like
• Understand WordPress and its various features, and know how to conduct basic troubleshooting to maintain site functionality
• Support website conversions to ensure compliance with web standards and accessibility guidelines
• Work well collaboratively or independently, especially in an often asynchronous remote environment

Overview:
RFC is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting working families in the screen industry. We believe that every family deserves access to affordable and high-quality child care, and that by doing so, we can help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the entertainment industry. Our commitment to anti-oppressive, anti-racist activity means that we strive to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all working families, particularly those from marginalized communities. 

As an extern with RFC, you will work closely with our team to support our mission and gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector, while contributing to our goal of fostering more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable environments in which diverse workers can thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on best practices in nonprofit sustainability and the future of work
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability plans for RFC programs
• Assist with outreach and engagement efforts to promote RFC’s mission and programs
• Collaborate with staff members to develop and implement action research projects to improve program outcomes
• Complete a strategic analysis and case study projecting a course of action the nonprofit can take to ensure sustainability and longevity.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and other organizational events.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a graduate program in Nonprofit Sustainability, The Future of Work, or Action Research Methods
• Passionate about supporting working families in the screen industry and advancing DEI goals
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment

Duration:
This externship will be for a period of 3-6 months, depending on the needs of the organization, the availability of the extern, and the school’s term structure (semester, trimester, quarters, etc.).

Compensation:
This is an unpaid externship. However, RFC will work with the extern to receive academic credit or other forms of compensation as appropriate.

Location:
This is a fully remote externship, and the extern will be expected to work independently and communicate regularly with RFC staff members via email, video conferencing, and other remote communication tools.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to serve@reelfamilies.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.