Position Overview
The Festival Manager, Venue Operations, oversees the operational planning, implementation, and management of the Sundance Film Festival Venues. Working closely under the Senior Manager, Transportation and Production, the Manager will be critical in ensuring smooth operations and clear communications between internal and external stakeholders across all Festival venues.
This temporary position works full-time from Monday, June 15, 2026 through Friday, August 28, 2026 and is required to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. This position must be based within a commutable distance to Boulder, CO to work onsite in a hybrid capacity.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee operational planning and implementation of all Festival venues in the Boulder area
- Facilitate ongoing communications and meetings with venue management, internal stakeholders, and sponsors
- Plot venue flow, signage, equipment, security, and evacuation plans in conjunction with production and operations teams
- Create and implement a comprehensive training program for all venue managers
- Work with venue managers to acclimate to new Boulder venues and support throughout setup, festival, and tear-down
- Manage sponsorship activations within venues in collaboration with Partnerships team
- Establish timeline for venue setup, rehearsals, events, and strike/load-out
- Serve as point person to problem solve, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely answers
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in event production, festival venue operations, or related field
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience with Google Drive, Slack, and similar collaboration tools
- Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays