Community Outreach Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Coordinator Community Outreach - Careers At Sundance Institute

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Temporary Coordinator, Community Outreach supports Sundance Institute?s efforts to build meaningful connections across Colorado communities in advance of the Sundance Film Festival?s move to Boulder in January 2027.

Working closely under the Head of Audience Development and Experience, this role focuses on the execution and coordination of community outreach efforts that support audience development goals. The Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with local organizations, support outreach campaigns, and help facilitate participation in Sundance Institute programming and events. This role is execution-focused and does not own audience development strategy, analytics, or revenue planning. Instead, it plays a critical role in connecting community relationships to internal audience development initiatives.

This is a part-time, variable hour position (10-20 hours per week) from Monday, April 13, 2026 through Tuesday, February 2, 2027. The role is based within commuting distance to Boulder, CO, with a hybrid schedule. Evening and weekend availability will be required at key points.

Top priorities include but are not limited to?
• Building and maintaining a pipeline of community contacts, organizations, and partners across Colorado, with a focus on the Denver metropolitan area.
• Conducting outreach to community organizations, cultural institutions, and universities to support participation in Institute programs and events.
• Coordinating introductions and relationship-building efforts between Sundance Institute staff and local partners, ensuring timely follow-up.
• Tracking and organizing outreach activities, meetings, events, and partnership opportunities to support internal alignment.
• Supporting the planning and execution of community-facing events and public programs.
• Assisting in expanding Sundance Institute?s Colorado-based audience database through outreach efforts coordinated with the Audience Development team.
• Identifying and sharing insights on community trends, opportunities, and potential risks with internal teams.
• Helping identify potential venues, collaborators, and partners for Colorado-based programming.
• Partnering with the Audience Development and Experience team to support outreach tied to audience growth campaigns, engagement initiatives, and public programming.
• Coordinating closely with the Associate Director, Audience Development and Experience to align outreach efforts with audience development priorities, timelines, and campaigns.
• Collaborating with the Director of Colorado Community Outreach and Government Relations to share updates on community relationships and engagement activity, align on external partnerships and stakeholder engagement, and ensure consistency in messaging and avoid duplication of outreach efforts.
• Supporting Marketing and Communications by connecting community partners to campaigns, events, and storytelling opportunities.
• Working cross-functionally with Audience Development and Experience, Marketing, and Programming teams, and collaborating closely with the Director of Colorado Community Outreach and Government Relations to ensure alignment with broader community partnerships and external stakeholders.

You have the following direct or transferable qualifications and skills:
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in community outreach, nonprofit work, event coordination, partnerships, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Colorado?s cultural, nonprofit, or community landscape, particularly in the Denver metro area.
• Experience supporting events, community programs, or public-facing initiatives preferred.
• Ability to gather insights and translate community feedback into clear, actionable takeaways.
• Proficiency with basic tracking tools (e.g., spreadsheets, CRM systems) is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

You will be successful in this role if you...
• Build and maintain an active pipeline of community contacts, introducing at least 30 new organizations to the Institute through consistent outreach and follow-up.
• Support the growth of the Colorado-based email database to approximately 75,000 households through outreach activities coordinated with the Audience Development team.
• Contribute to the successful planning and execution of at least 10 public programs in Colorado by identifying and coordinating with partners, venues, and stakeholders.
• Strengthen relationships with key communities by ensuring timely communication, responsiveness, and a positive experience in all interactions.
• Provide clear, actionable insights from community engagement efforts to inform Audience Development and Community Outreach strategies.
• Maintain organized tracking of outreach, partnerships, and engagement activities to support internal alignment and reporting.
• Collaborate effectively across teams to ensure community engagement efforts are coordinated and executed smoothly.

*Applications open 03/26/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week