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Ocean Film Festival Program Manager

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Location: Remote | Time Commitment: 3–5 hours/week Application Deadline: November 30, 2025

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About the Role:
You’ll lead Mission Green Global’s Ocean Film Festival: an international initiative uniting youth storytellers to explore how the ocean sustains, protects, and inspires us. Partnering with Bow Seat’s 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest and ALTEFF, this program combines creative filmmaking, environmental education, and global collaboration. As Program Manager, you’ll guide participants through workshops, film development, and festival coordination — shaping a platform that empowers young filmmakers to advocate for ocean conservation through art.

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What You’ll Do:

  • Oversee planning and execution of the Ocean Film Festival, and managing partnerships.

  • Coordinate with international chapters to host both virtual and in-person events.

  • Develop and lead filmmaking workshops covering storyboarding, filming, and editing.

  • Supervise film review and feedback processes with judges and mentors.

  • Track participant progress and through contest deadlines and submission requirements.

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You’ll Gain:

  • Experience managing a global environmental arts initiative and collaborating with nonprofit partners

  • Leadership skills in creative program design, event coordination, and youth engagement.
    A chance to elevate youth voices in the climate and ocean conservation movement.

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Company Description:
Mission Green Global is a youth-led, international 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit organization committed to addressing climate change through education and advocacy. With over 50 active chapters in more than 35 countries, MGG empowers communities to take action toward a sustainable future through grassroots projects and global collaboration.

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Role Description:

This part-time, remote role involves leading Mission Green Global’s Ocean Film Festival, a storytelling initiative that merges creative filmmaking with ocean advocacy. The Program Manager will coordinate workshops, support participants through each stage of production, liaise with partners, and oversee both online and chapter-hosted screenings. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to bring together youth creators, environmental experts, and film professionals under one global mission.

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Qualifications:

  • Strong skills in project or event management, ideally with experience in film, media, or environmental education.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination abilities.

  • Commitment to Mission Green Global’s values and passion for youth-led advocacy.

  • Knowledge of ocean conservation and environmental sustainability topics.
    Familiarity with filmmaking processes, storytelling, or creative arts programs preferred.

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