Festival Events Manager – Hybrid/Remote

Sundance Institute; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave and Institute holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Sundance Film Festival passes and (var

Job summary

Sundance Institute is seeking a Festival Associate Manager, Events to plan and execute logistics for Sundance Film Festival events. The role supports event operations, volunteers, and coordination with venue managers, vendors, and cross‑department teams.

The temporary, full‑time position runs 40 hours per week from Oct 14, 2026 to Feb 19, 2027, with remote work options and a January return to Boulder for in‑person elements. Requires strong communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 3 years experience planning and executing events.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work with a variety of people.
• Strong customer support skills including the ability to mitigate conflict and facilitate positive customer relations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Airtable, Google Workspace, including Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar.
• Have familiarity with online events using Zoom Webinar or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement logistical needs for assigned events.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create and edit event invitations using the Zkipster platform, curate guest lists, and manage timelines.
• Develop and execute event programs, including run of shows and program remarks.
• Maintain and update budgets and support reporting with the Manager, Event Operations.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Airtable

Google Workspace

Zoom Webinar

Tools

Airtable

Google Workspace

Zoom Webinar

Job description

Sundance Institute is seeking a Festival Associate Manager, Events to plan and execute logistics for Sundance Film Festival events. The role supports event operations, volunteers, and coordination with venue managers, vendors, and cross‑department teams.

The temporary, full‑time position runs 40 hours per week from Oct 14, 2026 to Feb 19, 2027, with remote work options and a January return to Boulder for in‑person elements. Requires strong communication and planning skills.