Manager, Utah Community Programs Office Location: Park City, UT Job

Sundance Institute Job Description Title: Manager, Utah Community Programs Office Location: Park City, UT Job Level: Manager 2 Position Reports to: Managing Director Department: PC Admin Work Schedule: 30 hours per week Considerations: The Manager, Utah Community Programs will occasionally be required to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends. This position will be lodged in Park City for the annual Sundance Film Festival. Position Summary: This position is responsible for managing, implementing, strengthening, and enhancing the Institute’s Utah- based community programs. Primary goals include reaching new audiences, supporting local funding, and assessing these programs for possible implementation in other regions of the country. Duties and Responsibilities: YEAR-ROUND PUBLIC PROGRAMS Plan and execute year-round public programming activities in Utah (both stand alone Institute events and events in collaboration with other organizations) which provide unique programming to the Utah audience. Identify, and cultivate community partners to advance program goals and activities Coordinate program selection with LA-based Programming department and Managing Director Coordinate marketing and communications activities with internal departments, including webpage, local newsletter, etc. Manage on-site operations, including filmmaker involvement, volunteers, theatre operations, print logistics, etc. FESTIVAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Coordinate program selection to ensure appropriate content. Plan and execute free community screenings in Kamas, Sundance Resort, and in Salt Lake City. With UT Community Development Director, plan and execute UT County community screening, host special guests (Government and Foundation supporters) Coordinate with Festival departments to ensure screenings are programmed, scheduled, staffed, and marketed appropriately. Serve as Institute representative on-site at all community screenings. HIGH SCHOOL SCREENINGS AND FILMMAKERS IN THE CLASSROOM Plan and execute local High School screening program in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Park City and the Filmmakers in the Classroom program at Park City High School. Coordinate program selection, including approximately 10 – 15 feature films and 10-15 short films With direction from Festival Operations, manage logistics of screenings including: filmmaker invitation, scheduling, volunteers, venues, signage, outreach, tickets, etc. COLLEGE OUTREACH ACTIVITES With Festival Operations, determine program structure and benefits annually. Manage communications and outreach to student in Utah and around the country. Oversee communications for participants and coordinate tickets with support from the Ticketing Department. Plan and execute on-site events working with the Festival Special Events Department, such as Orientation, Student Roundtable, Programmer presentations, etc. Manage on-site ticketing for participants. Other duties as assigned Ranking of Responsibilities: 1. Year-round public programming 40 % 2. Festival community programs 10 % 3. Filmmakers in the classroom 30 % 4. College Outreach Activities 20 % Position Requirements: Employee has legal authorization to work in the United States EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required Minimum of 4 years experience in the arts education, arts programming, or other directly related experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Able to work collaboratively but also self managed and forward thinking Knowledge of Utah arts and culture community required Knowledge of marketing and outreach strategies required Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Valid driver’s license and successful completion of DMV background check required How to Apply: Qualified applicants can send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. .

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