Film Coordinator

Museum Overview

One of the nation’s leading university museums, the University of California’s Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is a forum for cultural experiences that transform individuals and advance the local, national, and global discourse on art and film. As the premier visual arts venue at America’s top public research university, BAMPFA is uniquely dedicated to art and film in equal measure, presenting more than three hundred film screenings, dozens of public programs, and ten exhibitions annually.

Position Summary

The Film Coordinator plays a key role in the planning, execution, and technical management of BAMPFA’s year- round film exhibition program. This position oversees technical rehearsals, coordinates film and digital media logistics, manages guest artist support, and ensures the highest quality presentation of films in both the Barbro Osher Theater and Theater Two.

Reporting to the Director of Film and Senior Film Curator, the Film Coordinator also serves as a primary point of contact of logistics for projectionists, A/V staff, curators, and external partners, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating complex shipping and archival processes. In addition to responsibilities at the museum in Berkeley, this position spends one day per week in BAMPFA’s Richmond film vault, working closely with the Film Archivist to support preservation, cataloging, and archival preparation of the collection.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise, organizational skill, and interpersonal dexterity, with the ability to manage multiple projects, maintain attention to detail, and provide a professional experience for visiting artists and audiences alike.