Festival Manager, Mountain Culture & Film (Hybrid)

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Banff; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier arts and culture organization in Canada is seeking a Festival Manager for the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. This role involves overseeing festival planning, managing competitions and community engagement, and leading a diverse team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of management experience, a degree in arts or business, and exceptional project management skills. A competitive salary and a hybrid work environment are offered.

Benefits

Twenty paid vacation days

Extended medical and dental benefits

Employer-matched pension plan

Discounted onsite fitness facility

Staff cafeteria discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven management experience, preferably within an event or festival environment.
• Proven financial and analytical skills essential.
• Solid understanding of events, marketing, promotion and production is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall logistical planning and event management for the festival.
• Manage assigned program budgets and resource allocation.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications teams.

Skills

Management experience

Financial and analytical skills

Project management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in an arts discipline or business

Job description

A premier arts and culture organization in Canada is seeking a Festival Manager for the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. This role involves overseeing festival planning, managing competitions and community engagement, and leading a diverse team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of management experience, a degree in arts or business, and exceptional project management skills. A competitive salary and a hybrid work environment are offered.