Festival Venue & Community Programs Lead

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sundance passes

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner, seeks a Festival Manager, Community House in the United States. Lead programming, venue operations, and community engagement for a new festival venue at the 2027 edition, coordinating partners, vendors, and internal teams to deliver a diverse slate of panels, performances, and gatherings.

You will oversee budgeting, logistics, compliance, and reporting, while ensuring an inclusive, safe, and welcoming venue experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience planning and executing events or managing venues.
• Experience curating, producing, or advising public programming.
• Experience working with community-based or cultural nonprofits.

Responsibilities

• Manage application, review, and selection for activities at the Community House.
• Develop and maintain the event calendar and coordinate room capacities and transitions.
• Establish and oversee registration processes for all activities.
• Serve as the primary contact for partners, vendors, and internal teams.
• Coordinate venue layouts, AV needs, furniture, signage, and accessibility.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Program curation

Community engagement

Project management

Communication

Tools

Gmail

Google Drive

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Calendar

Job description

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner, seeks a Festival Manager, Community House in the United States. Lead programming, venue operations, and community engagement for a new festival venue at the 2027 edition, coordinating partners, vendors, and internal teams to deliver a diverse slate of panels, performances, and gatherings.

You will oversee budgeting, logistics, compliance, and reporting, while ensuring an inclusive, safe, and welcoming venue experience.