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.

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

• Providing general administrative support to the Programming Department and to Programming projects as assigned

• Making and receiving filmmaker calls and other correspondence to assist through the submission process and with programming and submission questions.

• Fielding requests for Festival submission deadline extensions.

• Assisting with the preparation of data exports.

• Viewing and scoring Festival submissions throughout the selection process (features and shorts).

• Participating in programming meetings, as needed.

• Creating and maintaining a schedule for the Programming Office before and during the Festival to ensure the office is appropriately staffed during office hours.

• Assisting with the scheduling and assignment of Festival introductions and Q&As both before and during the Festival.

• Processing and organizing Sundance Film Festival submissions (14,000+) and submission notification process.

• Performing database entry within the submissions website and Airtable tracking database.

• Facilitating duplication and video conversion needs for the department and assisting with managing screeners throughout the Festival submissions process.

• Tracking the status of each applicant by organizing submissions, and following up with applicants regarding any issues that might arise with their applications.

• Assisting with the organization and distribution of all submissions as necessary.

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.

In addition to an hourly pay of $20.32 this position* is eligible for benefits & perks, highlights include:

• Paid sick leave and Institute holidays

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Wellness Initiatives

• Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)

**This role was posted on July 10, 2025 and will be open for 7 days