The Asian Film Archive has vacancies for the following full-time positions:
• Assistant Archivist 
• Technical Support Officer

Founded in 2005, the Asian Film Archive (AFA) is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation based in Singapore, with a young and dynamic team whose mission is to save, explore, and share the art of Asian cinema. The AFA has grown from strength to strength and is the winner of the New Non-Profit Initiative Award at the Annual National Volunteers and Philanthropy Awards 2007, which recognizes organisations for their originality, sustainability, impact and best practices. We are an affiliate with the prestigious International Federation of Film Archive (FIAF) and our collection includes works by some of Asia's renowned filmmakers like Mike de Leon, Lino Brocka, Hussain Haniff and U-Wei Hajisaari.

If you see yourself working in a meaningful yet vibrant environment that brings Asian films and people together, send us your motivation letter and resume stating your expected salary to info@asianfilmarchive.org. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Application closing date is 27 June 2008.

Are you passionate about Asian films and looking for a job that’ll give you the opportunity to help preserve your film heritage for future generations? The AFA is looking for an energetic and self-motivated team player to join its staff as an Assistant Archivist.

Reporting to the Executive Director and the Archivist, the candidate is required to work on matters relating to the preservation, curation and promotion of the Archive’s collection. Apart from handling the various areas involving the collection, he/she will be expected to take on special projects that will require liaison with filmmakers, distributors, and production personnel. The staff also has to conduct research on preservation matters, Asian films, filmmakers, and the film industry. The scope of work will include acquisition of materials, documentation, cataloguing of films and their related materials, education outreach and programming. Opportunities for professional training and staff development are available.

The applicant must have a basic Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and at least a year’s working experience. Fresh graduates with a relevant archive management degree are welcome to apply. The position requires applicants to be meticulous, have good spoken and written English, research skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A positive attitude and the willingness to learn will be highly valued. 

Please send in a full resume, a motivation letter, stating your expected salary to info@asianfilmarchive.org by 27 June 2008. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. For more information, please call us at +65 6777 3243.

The Asian Film Archive (AFA) is seeking a talented, dynamic and committed individual who is interested in an exciting and hands-on job experience as a technical support officer. Reporting to the Executive Director and Archivist, you will be in-charge of developing and maintaining the AFA’s website, online catalogue, and various database projects. You should possess creative initiative, a good eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently.

Additionally, you will also oversee AFA’s technical preservation projects such as the transfer of data onto various film formats and assess film and tape conditions. Training and hands-on exposure to the technicalities of film preservation, the handling of film formats and equipment will be provided.

If you are keen to showcase your skills, work in a fast-paced, stimulating environment, and have the opportunity to preserve some of the best cinematic works in Asia, this is your chance! Send us your motivation letter and resume stating your expected salary to info@asianfilmarchive.org.  Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Application closing date is 27 June 2008. For more information, please call us at +65 6777 3243.

Skills required:
1. A minimum one (1) year experience in designing, developing and managing database management systems
2. Have a full understanding of the development cycle of database management systems
3. Detailed knowledge of programming in ASP, .NET framework (especially VB.NET or C#), Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, or its equivalent is required.
4. Working knowledge of business application deployment, security attack prevention, performance tuning of online systems
5. Knowledge of computer hardware and film equipment
6. 2D graphic design would be an asset
7. Experience in or an aptitude for hands-on technical work related to film, video, or audio materials would be necessary