Cine Latino Film Festival Community Engagement Coordinator

Description

MSP Film seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator for the 14th annual Cine Latino Film Festival, which runs October 7-11, 2026. This position facilitates outreach, advocacy, and community partnerships for our festival promotions, films, screenings, and events, and is ideally fluent in Spanish.

This is a seasonal, in-office position from July through October 16, 2026. The role includes part-time early prep work and attendance at bi‑weekly meetings in July and August, then increases in hours through September, including occasional evenings and weekends working outreach events leading up to the festival. The position requires a commitment of full‑time hours October 1-11, including being on site for all screenings and events throughout.

• Communicate with ongoing partner organizations and consulates about Cine Latino films and events that would be of interest to their constituency.
• Research and communicate with potential new partner organizations about the festival, films, and events to expand our community engagement.
• Coordinate special on‑site screenings with organizations/groups/schools/colleges.
• Coordinate filmmaker appearances within organizations/groups/schools/colleges.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies targeting niche markets and communities represented within the film lineup, such as special ticket deals, discount codes, etc.
• Create flyers and film lists, and ensure promotional materials are readily available in advance of the festival and at all venues during the festival.
• Coordinate street team to disseminate promotional materials at partner organizations.
• Coordinate volunteer squad to assist with screenings and events throughout the festival.
• Assist Events Team with the coordination of all Cine Latino events and parties.

• High organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Connections to and knowledge of the Twin Cities Latino & Spanish‑speaking communities.
• Working knowledge of, if not fluency in, Spanish a requirement. Portuguese a bonus.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to work within a team, and exhibit high customer service and professional communication skills.
• Experience in Google Workplace, Microsoft Office, Airtable, Canva, Adobe, and other Mac OS.
• Experience in non‑profit work, ideally within marketing or outreach departments.
• Passion for international films and film festivals is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License and vehicle with car insurance a plus.

This is a contract position paid a flat rate commensurate with experience.