OCA Documentary Fellow, Entry Level

Job Title: OCA Documentary Fellow, Entry Level

Location: Remote

Department: Programs

Reports to: Sr. Programs Manager

Job Description: The Documentary Fellow will work with the OCA Archives Fellow, Sr. Programs Manager, Chapter & Membership Development Manager, and Associate Development Manager to produce a single 10-15 minute documentary video about an OCA chapter. The Fellow’s responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with OCA chapters, its members and late-members’ families on research and interviews
• Conduct research about the selected OCA chapter
• Collect digital materials about the OCA chapter
• Conduct interviews with OCA members via Zoom or phone calls
• One in-person trip is required to the city where the selected OCA chapter is located
• Conduct interviews
• Film and photograph relevant individuals, places, etc.
• Produce storyboard for short film with team
• Write script for short film with OCA Archives Fellow
• Other tasks as assigned related to this project

Desired Skills:

• Currently undergraduate or graduate student in a related field (filmmaking, archaeology, archival, museum studies, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team player and self-starter attitude
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Photography and videography skills strongly preferred
• Willingness to learn quickly and strong performance under time pressure
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Deep understanding and passion for Asian American and Pacific Islander issues

Compensation: The OCA Documentary Fellow is paid a project stipend of $10,000 ($5,000 to be paid at the half-way mark and $5,000 at the end of the 1-year fellowship.) Technology support (hardware, internet connection, etc.) is provided on an as-need basis.

Hours: While the Fellow is expected to work part-time, compensation is provided on a project-completion basis. Fellows will not be expected to work more than 15 hours per week, with the exception of the in-person trip to the OCA Chapter.

*OCA is an equal opportunity employer and does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of service animal, military or veteran status*