POSITION OVERVIEW

The Festival Coordinator, Programming is charged with coordinating administrative duties and internal and external departmental communications to support the Festival Programming Department.
Working closely under the direction of the Senior Manager, Programming Department, the Festival Coordinator, Programming is responsible for correspondence between the Programming Department and public applicants to the Sundance Film Festival, including providing technical support and answering general questions.
This temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Wednesday, July 23, 2025 through Tuesday, February 3, 2026 and requires extended hours, including evenings and weekends to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. The majority of this position’s work can be executed remotely out of any of our operating states, until the department comes together in Park City, UT in January to support the in-person elements of the Festival.

YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING DIRECT OR TRANSFERABLE SKILL SETS:

• 2 years administrative experience or related.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Excellent organizational skills and with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Experience working with project submissions and online video formats or platforms preferred.
• Working knowledge of databases along with proficiency in Airtable and Google Products preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE IF YOU…

• Are highly organized, a good communicator, and able to work independently to meet tight deadlines.
• Ensure that submissions are tracked accurately with the website and department database.
• Provide seamless administrative support to the Programming Department.