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Qualifications: Working Films is seeking candidates with a demonstrated commitment to social justice and an interest in documentary film and social media for the 2011 George Stoney Fellowship. We are especially interested in candidates who possess the initiative to take on new and innovativeassignments. A sense of humor and the capacity to work as a team player are essential. 

The exact fit of each Fellow to our ongoing work will be determined at the outset of the "Stoneyship." We regard the Fellow as a staff person during the time spent with Working Films which means s/he will participate in the full activities of the staff of Working Films during the course of the position. Regular responsibilities include sitting in as colleagues in development meetings between filmmakers, activists and other Working Films staff; participating in audience and community engagement efforts; and contributing to our blog and social networks. Explore our website at www.workingfilms.org to learn more about the work we do.  

Terms and Compensation: We expect the Stoney Fellowship to last 8-10 weeks in our Wilmington office, starting in May or June 2011. The Fellow will serve as a part-time, temporary staff member, earning $10-15 an hour.

Working Films values a diverse workplace and encourages people with non-traditional experiences and from historically underrepresented groups to apply. 

HOW TO APPLY: Please email a 1-page cover letter and your resume toapply [at] workingfilms.org by April 15, 2011. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Ifyou have questions, please e-mail them to apply [at] workingfilms.org.

The cover letter should respond to the following:

• Why is the George Stoney Fellowship appealing to you?
• What experiences do you have advancing social justice (community organizing, activism, service)? Have you used media in these efforts? If so, how? 
• What unique qualifications and assets do you think you would bring to the position?

We will confirm the receipt of your submission materials and notify you of your status within three weeks of this date.