Technical Production Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Festival Coordinator Technical Production - Careers At Sundance Institute

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Festival Coordinator, Technical Production is charged with coordinating technical production logistics for the Sundance Film Festival.

Working closely under the direction of the Manager, Technical Production, the Festival Coordinator, supports a range of technical production needs for the Sundance Film Festival, contributing to its overall success.

This temporary position works full-time (40 hours per week) from Wednesday, November 12, 2025 through Friday, February 6, 2026 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 our Park City, UT office location in order to work onsite in a hybrid capacity throughout its employment.

Top priorities include but are not limited to?
• Maintaining the department timeline and production schedule including reviewing for accuracy and ensuring updates are made in a timely manner.
• Communicating effectively with vendors, partners, company executives, and various internal teams to solidify timelines related to technical production and ensure deadlines are met.
• Supporting the Technical Director of Exhibition and Production with pre-Festival event planning calls, including taking detailed notes, and documenting key decisions.
• Supporting the collection of content such as digital files and slide shows for various venues including The Box, The Park, and Filmmaker Lodge.
• Documenting build-outs and installations with photos, drawings, and notes
• Assisting the Senior Manager, Exhibition Production with the scheduling and running of the Tech Checks and Oddballs.
• Assisting with event production and logistics related to audio or video production, lighting, staging, and live streaming from pre-production through execution.
• Coordinating with the Director and Manager to help track event production budgets.
• Managing hardware inventory, tracking, shipping and distributing in support of events.
• Supporting special projects for the team, as directed.
• Traveling to various theaters, venues, and temporary structures to support onsite execution.

You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
• 2 years experience in an event production, operations, or related technical role.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to move items that weigh 50-75 lbs.
• Working knowledge of databases along with proficiency in Microsoft and Google Products preferred.
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of MVR background check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

You will be successful in this role if you?
• Strive toward operational excellence and problem-solve within your work so change can happen quickly and efficiently.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders of varying levels and positions.
• Provide stakeholders with turnkey spaces that facilitate their event vision.
• Stay organized to keep yourself accountable for meeting deadlines.

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)

*Applications open 09/30/2025 and will be accepted for at least one week