Film Job Opportunities

The Festival Production Assistant is charged with assisting all departments with set-ups and strikes, deliveries, builds, fixes, repairs, and general hands-on support that is needed.

Working closely under the direction of the Festival Manager, Production Services and the Production Leads, the Festival Production Assistant supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to fulfilling the vision of a successful and positive in-person Festival experience for all artists and patrons.

This temporary position works full time and onsite in Park City, UT from Wednesday, January 8, 2025 through Friday, February 7, 2025 and will be required to work extended hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. A total of six (6) roles are available.

Top priorities include but are not limited to:

• Running errands, performing purchases, and distributing materials, supplies, food, and equipment throughout Park City, Salt Lake City, and other locations.
• Executing load-ins and load-outs and set-up and tear downs of Festival venues, theaters, events, and offices.
• Assisting with inventorying, cleaning, and organizing storage units, and equipment as directed.
• Completing and maintaining accurate storage unit inventories.
• Tracking all receipts, petty cash, and change and ensuring cash and receipts are returned daily.
• Carefully and correctly using and returning department radios, cell phones, and accessories.
• Constructing poster kiosks, ramps, and other light construction projects as directed.
• Installing and removing interior and exterior Festival signage as needed.
• Addressing and resolving production issues as they arise and escalates issues to the manager as necessary.
• Driving 16’ to 24’ box trucks (over 10,000 lbs) with lift gates.
• Assisting with returning vehicles, performing daily propane refueling runs, and snow removal.

In addition to an hourly pay of $17.28, this position is eligible for benefits & perks.

Festival Agent, Box Office Ticketing and Support is a temporary position that works full-time from Monday, January 20, 2025 through Sunday, February 2, 2025 and will be required to work extended hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned.

This position is based out of Park City, Utah in order to work fully onsite. Multiple roles are available, and positions may be based in Park City or Salt Lake City during the Festival.

Top priorities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting customers with knowledgeable and timely resolution to their questions and purchases.
• Troubleshooting and walking customers through issues with the website.
• Managing waitlist operations and sales, including line management, check-in, and credit card processing.
• Assisting patrons with purchasing and fulfilling pass and package orders online.
• Reporting technical problems to the Manager.
• Selling tickets and answering general questions from customers visiting theater box offices.
• Referencing ticket availability information to provide accurate information to the public.
• Reporting any problems as they arise to box office management.

The candidate must have the following direct or transferable skill sets:

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 6-12 months of customer support experience or transferable skills.
• Excellent customer support skills.

In addition to an hourly pay of $17.28, this position is eligible for benefits & perks.

Sundance Institute is dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences.

At our core, we believe that individuals can spark new ideas that entertain, push creative boundaries, and ignite empathy and understanding that can ultimately lead to social change. We not only look for these attributes in the artists we support, but the extraordinary talent that we hire to bring our mission to life. With that, we encourage individuals from diverse and historically underrepresented communities, as well as those with unique and transferable skill-sets from various industries, to apply to join the Sundance community.

We’re building a talent community full of inspired individuals who want to be a part of the action through our  Year-Round Institute roles, Seasonal Program positions, internship experiences, and volunteer opportunities.

If you’re looking for a place where creativity, passion, and collaboration come together in support of a unifying purpose, Sundance Institute is where you belong. If you have the qualifications and feel that Sundance is a place that you would enjoy and excel in, then apply to any of our current openings.

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