Festival Manager, Audience Development

Sundance Institute

Festival Manager focusing on audience development and engagement for the Sundance Institute. Responsible for managing audience initiatives leading up to the 2027 Sundance Film Festival in Boulder, CO.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,111 per weekWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in audience development and engagement strategies, with a strong focus on building relationships within diverse communities and managing multiple projects effectively. Proven ability to track and report on audience metrics while leading volunteer efforts and collaborating with educational institutions.

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Audience DevelopmentStrategic Engagement InitiativesProject ManagementCommunity EngagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Audience DevelopmentEvent ManagementMetrics TrackingVolunteer LeadershipReporting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit OrganizationsArts OrganizationsSundance InstituteIndependent FilmFront RangeDenver Area

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to strategies and manage local and regional audience development efforts in advance of the Sundance Film Festivals debut in Boulder, CO.
Develop young audiences and run information booths at events across the Boulder/Denver region.
Engage diverse communities and represent the Sundance Institute at events and meetings.
Support and drive engagement efforts and build new audiences in Colorado for the 2027 Festival.
Lead student and young audience engagement for the 2027 Festival.
Create internal systems to track and report on audience development efforts and key success metrics.
Liaise with administrators at Colorado-based universities and colleges to establish student engagement and ticketing efforts.
Write a wrap report for every event, recapping engagement tactics, metrics, and responses.
Lead volunteers and act as a primary point of contact for booth volunteers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years of experience in audience development, marketing, or related work within leading non-profit or arts organizations.
Proven success in developing and executing strategic audience engagement initiatives.
Excellent communication and project management abilities.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment managing simultaneous projects and multiple collaborators.
Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
Experience working in the Front Range and the Denver area with familiarity with the local community preferred.
Passion for the Sundance Institute mission and independent film a plus.
Valid drivers license and ability to successfully complete a MVR check.
Ability to move items up to 50lbs.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid sick leave
Institute holidays
Employee assistance program
Employee Wellness Initiatives
Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)