Filmmaking Mentor

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:

Candidates MUST have a minimum of 3 years working in the film industry as a producer, director or in any below-the-line position.

Candidates MUST have expertise in at least one specific area of filmmaking.

Candidates MUST have editing experience - not to a professional editors level but enough to edit simple short content.

Candidates MUST be comfortable using Google Suite

Travel (up to 50 miles) may be required. Mileage is reimbursed.

Candidates MUST have a Bachelors in media, film or communications.

Candidates MUST be comfortable in a school environment teaching children.

Collaborate with other mentors and staff to create a positive and inclusive environment

Help youth develop life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and decision-making

Provide emotional support and encouragement to youth facing challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

Film School graduate, a plus

Previous teaching experience, a plus

Experience using DaVinci Resolve, Frame.io, Dropbox.

Advanced working knowledge of camera and audio equipment

Basic working knowledge of G&E equipment

Advanced working knowledge of film set logistics

Intermediate to Advanced working knowledge of film story structure

Duties:

Teach a year-long film program in the classroom during regular school

Attend all YCP trainings and professional development meetings (monthly)

Thoroughly prepare before each class with co-mentor utilizing provided curriculum

Complete, compile and submit program materials and program data in a timely manner

Responsible for all class deliverables (finished scripts, films, etc.)

Commitment to the mission statement and philosophy of the program