POSITION OVERVIEW
The Festival Coordinator, Technology Services is charged with taking inventories and deploying tech equipment, setting up workstations, and running tech wiring.
Working closely under the Manager, Help Desk, the Festival Coordinator, Technology Services supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to discover, support, and inspire independent film and media artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work.
This temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Wednesday, December 16, 2026 through Tuesday, February 2, 2027 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 Boulder, CO office in order to work onsite in a hybrid capacity throughout its employment.
Top priorities include but are not limited to…
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Answering tier one help desk support tickets and escalating as necessary.
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Running tech cables and wires while ensuring adherence to safety measures.
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Setting up, configuring, and testing all venue workstations to ensure functionality by deadlines.
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Tracking and organizing hardware inventory.
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Conducting hardware and software repairs including administering OS and software application updates and patches on workstations.
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Deploying network and hardware items to all venues.
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Helping to direct and coordinate assigned tech volunteers.
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Providing general project and administrative support for the team as needed.
You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
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1-2 years experience with tech support.
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Valid driver’s license and successful completion of MVR background check.
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Strong communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to move items up to 50 lbs.
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Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems (Windows 10, Windows 11) and MacOS 12-14, and common computer applications including Office, Google Chrome, Google Suite for Business preferred.
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Basic networking and troubleshooting skills preferred.
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Knowledge of Boulder, CO is a plus.
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Legal authorization to work in the United States.
You will be successful in this role if you...
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Prioritize to balance multiple tasks and adapt to shifts in work.
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Demonstrate thoughtful technical troubleshooting skills.
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Communicate effectively across internal and external constituents.
In addition to an hourly pay of $22.25, this position* is eligible for benefits & perks, highlights include:
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Paid sick leave and Institute holidays
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Employee assistance program
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Employee Wellness Initiatives
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Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)
*Applications open 11/06/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience with tech support
- Valid driver's license
- Successful completion of an MVR background check
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Basic knowledge of Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Basic knowledge of macOS 12-14
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, and Google Workspace for Business
- Basic networking and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of Boulder, Colorado
What We Do
Sundance Institute is a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to championing independent voices in storytelling. Its mission is to discover, support, and inspire independent film, media, and theatre artists from the United States and around the world. By providing resources and platforms, including the acclaimed Sundance Film Festival, the Institute connects innovative creators with global audiences to ignite empathy and inspire meaningful change.
