Festival Lead Production

This is a Full Time Job

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The Sundance Institute is seeking a Festival Lead, Production to join its operations team for the 2024-2025 Sundance Film Festival. The role involves managing logistics, venues, and production tasks, and overseeing a team of production assistants. The position is full-time and based in Park City, UT.

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years (24 months) in large-scale event production
• Salary: $20.32 per hour
• Required Experience: Experience in large-scale event production, valid driver's license, proficiency in Microsoft and Google products
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Basic carpentry and painting skills
• Workplace Requirements: Hybrid role, based in Park City, UT, working full-time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned
• Hard Skills Required: Event logistics, driving box trucks, managing production teams, inventory management
• Soft Skills Required: Organization, communication, attention to detail, problem-solving
• Benefits: Paid sick leave, Institute holidays, employee assistance program, wellness initiatives, Sundance Film Festival passes

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Company: Sundance Institute
Position: Festival Lead, Production
Location: Park City, UT
Salary: $20.32 per hour

Sundance Institute is seeking a Festival Lead, Production to support the operations team for the 2024-2025 Sundance Film Festival and fall labs. This temporary, full-time role runs from November 6, 2024, through February 28, 2025, and involves managing the production team, handling logistics, and executing setups for venues, events, and offices.

Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of 11 production assistants, supporting all service-related requests.
• Oversee logistics for venue and event setup, including load-ins, teardowns, and transportation of supplies and equipment.
• Manage inventory, clean, and organize storage units, ensuring accurate tracking.
• Handle production vehicle maintenance, including driving large box trucks, refueling, and snow removal.
• Address operational issues as they arise, escalating to management as needed.
• Assist with light construction projects, signage installation, and returning department radios and equipment.

Required Experience:
• 2 years of large-scale event production experience.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a DMV background check.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google products.

Preferred Skills:
• Basic carpentry and painting skills.

Skills and Attributes:
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs and handle operational tasks efficiently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage time effectively.

Workplace Requirements:
• Hybrid, based in Park City, UT, with required in-office work and extended hours during the festival season.

Benefits:
• Paid sick leave, Institute holidays, employee wellness initiatives, and Sundance Film Festival passes.