Hybrid Festival Associate Manager, Youth Programming

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About the role

  • Programming and executing the online and in-person Sundance Film Festival Feature Film Student Screenings (under 18 yrs old), and Short Film Program- Filmmakers in the Classroom Program.
  • Supporting Sundance Institute's commitment to community programming.
  • Updating and maintaining the Utah-based high school contacts database (Airtable) with accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Conducting outreach to Utah-based learning and residential communities for 13-18 year olds including public and private high schools, rehabilitation centers, detention centers.
  • Screening a selection of films curated by the programming team and providing feedback on their suitability for younger audiences, ensuring compliance with content regulations.
  • Curating a selection of short films to ensure adherence to content regulations and suitability for younger audiences.
  • Providing ongoing and timely communication for groups inquiring about or participating in programs.
  • Acting as a representative and liaison with internal and external partners, representing the program onsite at student screenings, including checking in teachers and students, and conducting onstage introductions.
  • Drafting correspondence and materials, including introduction emails, film schedules with film descriptions, how-to guides for teachers, content notes, and evaluations.
  • Coordinating with the Artist Relations Department to ensure filmmakers or a film representative is scheduled to participate in each screening.
  • Collecting program statistics and materials for grant reporting such as attendance, demographics, attrition metrics, screengrabs, and photographs.
  • Independently conducting a comprehensive wrap-report including program summary, statistical graphics, and recommendations for future success.
  • Supporting additional community programming if opportunities arise.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience working in teaching, programming, with youth groups, or related.
  • Valid drivers license and successful completion of MVR background check.
  • Working knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases such as Airtable, proficiency in Google Suite (sheets, slides) or Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and mail merge preferred.
  • Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required to work effectively with a variety of people.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Ability and ease with public speaking.
  • Knowledge of high school age school systems is preferred.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

  • Paid sick leave
  • Institute holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Wellness Initiatives
  • Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)

Job title

Festival Associate Manager, Youth Programming

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$24 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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