POSITION OVERVIEW

The Festival Coordinator, Volunteer Resources is charged with working as part of a team to recruit, place, and onboard volunteers to support the operations of the Sundance Film Festival.
Working closely under the direction of the Senior Manager, Talent, the Festival Coordinator, Volunteer Resources supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to recruiting and retaining outstanding talent to join our teams. This position will provide excellent support and communication for a large group of assigned volunteers.
This temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Monday, September 29, 2025 through Friday, February 20, 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 conducted 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:

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal and communications skills to effectively influence individuals of varying backgrounds and learning styles.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to take initiative and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with Airtable is a plus.
• Prior experience working with volunteers is a plus.

• Prioritize effectively to support the needs of the Festival and individual volunteers.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to set expectations, follow through, and provide accountability.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere, provide support to the team when needed and communicate when help is needed.