COMMUNITY MANAGER APPLICATION

Black Film Space is seeking a part-time Community Manager to help grow and support our filmmaker membership community.

This role focuses on outreach to filmmakers, engagement within our membership portal, and assisting with community programming. The Community Manager will play an important role in introducing filmmakers to Black Film Space while helping maintain an active, welcoming environment for our members.

The person in this role will also serve as a visible representative of the Black Film Space community—engaging with filmmakers online, welcoming new members, and help build meaningful connections within the network.

The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships, supporting creative communities, and helping filmmakers discover opportunities and resources that can support their careers.

In addition to outreach and engagement, the Community Manager will help with member programming, including organizing and hosting virtual member-only events and assisting with welcoming new members through virtual orientation sessions.

The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable communicating online, familiar with social media platforms, and able to create simple visual content using tools like Canva.

Over time, the Community Manager may also assist with compiling and sharing resources for filmmakers, such as job opportunities, grants, and industry listicles that are shared with the community and across Black Film Space platforms.

Role Details:

• Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week (about 2 hours per day)
• Compensation: Bi-weekly stipend
• Contract Length: April – December 2026 (with potential for renewal)
• Location: United States (Remote)

1. Name*

First NameLast Name

2. Email*

example@example.com

3. Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

4. City/State*

5. Please share any relevant links (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, website, portfolio, etc.). If you don't have any, please write N/A.*

Yes - Full TimeYes - Part TimeOccasionally / freelanceNot currently, but interested in the industry

7. What type of work are you most involved in or interested in within film or media? (Example: directing, producing, production assistant, acting, editing, cinematography, screenwriting, programming etc.)*

8. Describe your experience in managing/moderating an online community (100 words max).*

0/100

YesPossiblyNo

10. Imagine you are introducing a filmmaker to Black Film Space for the first time on Instagram or LinkedIn. What message would you send? (75 words max).*

0/75

YesPossiblyNo

12. Describe your experience in experience organizing, facilitating, or moderating events (100 words max).*

0/100

13. Describe your experience using Canva (100 words max). If you have a portfolio or examples of your work, please share the link(s) above in Question #5.*

0/100

14. This role may eventually involve researching film grants, fellowships, labs, and job opportunities for filmmakers. Please describe your experience with research. *

0/100

MorningAfternoonEveningVaries depending on the day

16. Why are you interested in working with Black Film Space? What excites you about helping build a community for Black filmmakers? (100 words max)*

0/100

17. If selected, when would you be able to start?*

18. Is there anything else you'd like us to know? (100 words max)

0/100

19. Please upload your resume.*