Hybrid Festival Associate Manager, Youth Programming

at Sundance Institute

• Job title: Festival Associate Manager, Youth Programming
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $24 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Park City, United States

About the role

• Festival Associate Manager responsible for youth programming at Sundance Institute. Overseeing film screenings and community outreach for young audiences.

Responsibilities

• 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)