Application Guide
How to Apply for Screening Coordinator & Project Manager
at End the Race
🏢 About End the Race
End the Race is an independent film organization creating documentaries with social impact, specifically launching 'Counted Out.' This company offers the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of film, activism, and community engagement, allowing you to contribute directly to meaningful storytelling and social change from a remote setting.
About This Role
This role combines screening coordination and project management, serving as the primary liaison for hosts while overseeing team leadership, systems management, and data analysis. It's impactful because you'll directly enable the documentary's reach and social impact by managing the entire screening process, from inquiries to execution, ensuring the film's message connects with audiences effectively.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start by checking and responding to screening inquiries via email, then using Streak CRM to update host databases and manage licensing logistics. You could spend time training team members on processes, analyzing data reports to optimize workflows, and supporting communications through website updates or social media posts, all while coordinating remote tasks to ensure smooth screening events.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who End the Race Is Looking For
- Has 3-5 years in campaigns, marketing, or community engagement, with proven experience in building relationships and managing logistics from start to finish.
- Is a self-starter with exceptional time management and prioritization skills, able to multitask across CRM systems like Streak, Zapier, and Google Workspace without direct supervision.
- Possesses strong organizational abilities and a positive attitude, with confident, assertive communication for training teams and engaging screening hosts professionally.
- Demonstrates data analysis skills to pull reports, identify efficiencies, and improve workflows, coupled with experience in communications via websites, newsletters, or social media.
📝 Tips for Applying to End the Race
Highlight specific experience with Streak CRM, Zapier, or Formstack in your resume, as these are mentioned tools for systems management.
Tailor your cover letter to show how your background in campaigns or community engagement aligns with managing screening hosts for a social impact documentary.
Include metrics or examples in your application that demonstrate your ability to analyze data and improve team performance or workflows.
Emphasize remote work experience and self-motivation, as this is a full-time remote role requiring strong time management.
Research 'Counted Out' and End the Race's previous work to reference their social impact focus in your application materials.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Explain how your experience in campaigns, marketing, or community engagement prepares you to build relationships with screening hosts and manage logistics.', "Detail your proficiency with CRM systems and data analysis, showing how you've used similar tools to improve efficiency in past roles.", "Express your passion for social impact and independent film, connecting it to End the Race's mission and the 'Counted Out' documentary.", 'Provide a brief example of leading a team or project, highlighting your ability to train others and maintain accountability in a remote setting.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Watch trailers or read about 'Counted Out' to understand its social impact themes and how screenings might promote its message.
- → Explore End the Race's website and social media to learn about their previous documentaries and overall mission in independent film.
- → Look into common practices for film screening logistics and licensing in the documentary or nonprofit sector.
- → Review tools like Streak CRM, Zapier, and Formstack to familiarize yourself with their functionalities for systems management.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without mentioning specific tools like Streak CRM or the social impact focus of End the Race.
- Failing to provide examples of remote work or self-management skills, which are crucial for this full-time remote role.
- Overlooking the importance of relationship-building and communication in your resume or cover letter, as this role requires strong host engagement.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!