POSITION OVERVIEW

The Festival Associate Manager, Gala Logistics is charged with the logistics and operations planning of Sundance Institute’s premier fundraising gala during the Sundance Film Festival, as well as supporting the Events Department with other key responsibilities and events as assigned.
Working closely under the Associate Director, Event Operations, the Festival Associate Manager, Gala Logistics supports a successful and positive event experience for all attendees.
This temporary position works full time from Monday September 22, 2025 through Tuesday, February 3, 2026 and will be required to work extended hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. This position may work remotely from a state we currently legally operate in until in-person responsibilities begin in January but preference will be given to candidates based in UT.

YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING DIRECT OR TRANSFERABLE SKILL SETS:

• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills and with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive (including Google Docs and Google Sheets and Google Calendar).
• Experience in large-scale event production and working with donors and board members preferred.

• Jump in quickly to support your colleagues and the team.
• Adapt to changing and developing circumstances and processes.
• Collaborate with the Events, Development and Partnerships teams as well as with other departments.