Festival Coordinator, Warehouse

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Festival Coordinator, Warehouse is charged with supporting the Festival Manager, Warehouse in overseeing Institute warehouse and storage spaces, which includes shipping and receiving duties, inventory control, equipment moves, and truck loading and unloading.

Working closely under the direction of the Festival Manager, Warehouse, the Coordinator supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to ensuring a safe Festival experience for all.

This temporary position works full-time from Monday, January 12, 2026 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 and warehouse in order to work onsite throughout its employment.

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

• Preparing the warehouse to ensure space is prepped and ready prior to scheduled deliveries.

• Conducting daily inventory and audits of all warehouse items to identify loss and theft.

• Maintaining all safety processes and ensuring safety protocols are met at all times, immediately escalating safety concerns or issues to the Manager.

• Coordinating and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse at all stages (pre-, mid-, and post-Festival).

• Coordinating warehouse distribution and return of magazine racks and publication displays.

• Helping to direct warehouse volunteers to distribute film guides, sponsor publications, and other items as necessary.

• Tracking all tools and equipment distributed to venues or used by Production staff, recording who items are distributed to, if they are returned in working condition, and when they are returned.

• Coordinating incoming Festival equipment, supplies, and gear into warehouse and storage areas.

• Assisting the Manager with counting inventory, preparing, and shipping equipment and gear post-Festival.

• Ensuring constant communication between warehouse and all venues, theaters, and department managers to maintain consistent flow of product from warehouse to designated location.

• Ensuring warehouse procedures and policies are followed at all times.

• Collaborating with other warehouse employees to ensure successful warehouse operations.

• Notifying the Manager of any concerns or issues.

• Completing a comprehensive written wrap report as directed.

You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:

• 2 years experience with warehouse inventory, delivery driving, or related.

• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of MVR background check.

• Ability to obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical card.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to self-manage a work schedule.

• Ability to move and lift items that weigh 50-75 lbs chest high.

• Ability to maintain a high level of trust and accountability with inventory.

• Familiarity with software and a knowledge and understanding of inventory and stock principles preferred.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

You will be successful in this role if you...

• Problem-solve within your work so change can happen quickly and efficiently.

• Help to bring the team together around common goals.

• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders of varying levels and positions.

• Provide safe and organized workspaces to facilitate the movement and storage of all equipment.

• Remain organized to keep yourself and your team accountable for meeting deadlines.

• Enjoy contributing to the success of an event from the background.

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 11/14/2025 and will be accepted for at least one week