Internship and Alumni Coordinator Georgia Film Academy

Job Summary

The Internship and Alumni Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the film and entertainment academic unit, its students, alumni, unions and the professional film and media industry. This role develops and manages a robust internship program, cultivates industry partnerships to create an internship pipeline, and fosters strong, engaged relationships with a large and geographically diverse alumni network. The manager also coordinates with campuses across the state to ensure workforce and career development goals are met uniformly.

• Industry pipeline management:
  Cultivate and maintain strong, productive relationships with public and private sector employers, production companies, unions, support services companies and related industry partners to create and secure career pathways for students and graduates.
• Labor market analysis:
  Gather and analyze labor market information, industry trends, and talent demands to inform curriculum and workforce development strategies.
• Promote academic unit:
  Promote the academic unit and its skilled workforce to industry leaders through targeted outreach, participation in industry events, and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain database:
  Develop and maintain a database of employers and industry contacts, ensuring regular communication and updates on industry needs.

• Program development:
  Oversee the development and implementation of the unit’s internship program, ensuring it is a platform for connecting students with incoming projects.
• Student placement:
  Work with students to identify and secure meaningful, practical, for-credit internships at approved industry sites.
• Coordinate across campuses:
  Ensure the internship program’s eligibility requirements, application process, and credit structure are consistent and compliant across all participating campuses.
• Oversight and reporting:
  Monitor internship placements to ensure positive student experiences and program effectiveness, providing reports on outcomes to academic leadership.

• Build alumni network:
  Develop strategies to build and maintain an active, engaged alumni network across the state, fostering a lifelong connection between graduates and the academic unit.
• Communications and events:
  Manage communication with alumni through newsletters, social media, and other channels. Plan and organize alumni-focused events, such as networking sessions, workshops, and reunions.
• Mentorship programs:
  Establish and manage mentorship programs that connect current students with alumni to foster professional development and networking.
• Support alumni giving:
  Collaborate with university development and fundraising offices to cultivate financial support from alumni.
• Industry expertise:
  Serve as an alumni liaison, drawing on alumni expertise for curriculum development, guest lectures, and industry insights.
• Data:
  Tracking employment and salaries of GFA students in the workforce