Television & Film Office Training Position (Apply Jan. 31St)

Confidential

New York, NY

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (BWI) --a nonprofit organization-- is now accepting applications for The Office Cycle of the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program. This free four week job training program provides: full-time hands-on skills training taught by industry professionals; Two years of job placement assistance and Certification as a "Made in NY" Production Assistant through a partnership with the New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting.

Training will take place in late February 2012. No previous production experience is required. There is no educational requirement.

What is an Office PA?

An office production assistant (Office PA) provides support to the production office of a movie, TV show, commercial, music video or production company. As an Office PA you may

Answer phones, and take and relay messages

Prepare and handle paperwork

Read and send emails

Run errands for the rest of the production team, including producers

Set up a production office, including ordering office supplies and moving boxes and furniture

Office PA is the entry level position for the career path in the TV and film production industry that leads to positions like Assistant Production Office Coordinator, Production Coordinator, Production Secretary, Producer's Assistant and, in some cases, Producer. After working as an Office PA for one to several years to gain experience and connections, you can move up into more skilled positions.

Please Note: This Office PA Cycle differs from the main "Made in NY" PA training program as it focuses on advanced careers in the Production Office ONLY. If you are interested in working on TV/film sets call 718-237-2017 x145 for more details.

Office PA Cycle Requirements:

To be eligible for this position you must:

Be a New York City Resident [This program is only open to individuals who can prove residency within the five boroughs of NYC for the past 6months or more-NO EXCEPTIONS]

Be at least 21 years old & legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Have a valid Driver's License (no exceptions -- you may be asked to drive during job placement) All interested applicants must have a valid driver's license at the time of their application. Out of State licenses accepted.

Be available full-time and able to attend training Monday -- Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Be able to make a two-year commitment to working in the industry in the production office in particular

Be unemployed or low-income

Be able to pass a basic reading/writing, math and computer literacy exam

Have administrative and customer service experience (or relevant skills)

Please do not apply if you are employed full-time or enrolled in school, or plan to enroll in school in the next two years.

*We cannot consider your application if you do not currently meet all of the requirements above*

Ready to Apply? Attend an Office PA Orientation to fill out an application and meet with program staff to learn more about this position.

*A Valid Driver's License and Resume are required for Entry*

*Office PA Orientation Schedule:

Tuesday, January 31st @ 1pm Sharp

Friday, February 3rd @ 1pm Sharp

Monday, February 6th @ 1pm Sharp

Monday, February 13th@ 10am Sharp: Application Deadline

No RSVP Required. (Arrive early, no latecomers admitted) Please bring your driver's license; resume and be prepared to stay for at least 3 hours.

DIRECTIONS:

BWI is located at 621 DeGraw Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Brooklyn. Take the R train to Union Street, walk two blocks North on 4th Ave. Make a left onto DeGraw Street. Or Take 2/3/4/5/D/N to Atlantic Ave. and transfer to The R Train and follow the direction above.

Brooklyn Workforce Innovations

621 DeGraw Street (between 3rd and 4th Avenue) Park Slope/Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11217

For more information regarding Office PA training, call 718-237-2017 x166. Due to the high volume of calls we receive, we will be unable to return calls from individuals who do not qualify for this position. Thank you in advance for your interest.

Jan. 25, 2012