Festival Agent, Box Office Ticketing and Support

Sundance Co; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave and Institute holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Festival passes and benefits

Job summary

Sundance Institute seeks a Festival Agent for Box Office Ticketing and Support to ensure a seamless festival experience for patrons. You will resolve in-person issues, assist with purchases, and support box office operations onsite in Boulder during the Sundance Film Festival.

Candidates should have 6-12 months in customer support, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Experience with Eventive is a plus; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of customer support experience or transferable skills.
• Ability to maintain composure while handling stressful customer situations.
• Strong interpersonal communication to work with diverse people.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Experience with Eventive or similar ticketing systems is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with knowledgeable, timely resolution to questions and purchases.
• Troubleshoot and guide customers through website issues.
• Manage waitlist operations and sales, including line management and credit card processing.
• Help patrons purchase and fulfill pass and package orders online.
• Report technical problems to the Manager.
• Sell tickets and answer general questions at the box offices.
• Reference ticket availability to provide accurate information.
• Coordinate lost and found items and maintain orderly ticket counters.

Skills

Customer support

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Eventive

Job description

Festival Agent, Box Office Ticketing and Support

The Festival Agent, Box Office Ticketing and Support is charged with providing a seamless in-person screening experience at the Sundance Film Festival by assisting and troubleshooting patron issues and resolving them promptly.

Working closely under the direction of the Festival Manager, Theatre Box Offices, this role furthers Sundance Institute’s commitment to creating a seamless Festival experience and showcasing original storytellers, new voices, and fresh perspectives.

This temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Monday, January 18, 2027 to Sunday, January 31, 2027. This is a fully onsite role based out of Boulder, CO. Extended hours, including evenings and weekends will be required at key points to meet deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. Multiple positions are available.

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

Assisting customers with knowledgeable and timely resolution to their questions and purchases.

Troubleshooting and walking customers through issues with the website.

Managing waitlist operations and sales, including line management, check-in, and credit card processing.

Assisting patrons with purchasing and fulfilling pass and package orders online.

Reporting technical problems to the Manager.

Selling tickets and answering general questions from customers visiting theater box offices.

Referencing ticket availability information to provide accurate information to the public.

Reporting any problems as they arise to box office management.

Maintaining a clean and orderly ticket counter at all times.

Coordinating collection of all lost and found items at Festival venues during the Festival.

Entering and tracking accurate information on customers and lost items into the Lost and Found system.

Ensuring routine communication with patrons about lost items.

Providing information booths with necessary resources throughout the Festival.

Supporting other box office employees as necessary.

You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:

6-12 months of customer support experience or transferable skills.

Ability to maintain composure while facilitating stressful customer support situations.

Strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.

Excellent organizational skills.

Experience working with Eventive or another ticketing system is a plus.

Legal authorization to work in the United States.

You will be successful in this role if you…

Problem-solve in real time with the Festival’s patrons to resolve issues quickly.

Resolve issues and provide support to ensure Festival patrons have a seamless experience.

Work collaboratively to support your fellow employees and team.

Demonstrate initiative with your work.

In addition to an hourly pay of $19.29, this position* is eligible for benefits & perks, highlights include:

Paid sick leave and Institute holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)

*Applications open 11/06/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week