Sundance Institute

Temporary Manager, Activations

Sundance Institute
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,111 per weekWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing sponsorship activations and experiential marketing programs, with strong project management and organizational skills. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and maintain positive relationships with partners while ensuring compliance with partnership agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sponsorship Activation ManagementProject ManagementExperiential MarketingStakeholder Relationship ManagementOperational Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage assigned partner activations and fulfillment plans across Festival and year-round programs
  • Coordinate partner benefits, branding opportunities, hospitality experiences, ticketing allocations, and sponsorship deliverables
  • Ensure activation elements are executed according to partnership agreements and organizational standards
  • Support sponsor renewals through delivery and stewardship of partnership commitments
  • Plan and execute activation logistics for the Sundance Film Festival, Sponsor Summit, and year-round programs
  • Coordinate activation timelines, operational requirements, production needs, and implementation schedules
  • Conduct site visits, operational reviews, and activation readiness assessments
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned partners regarding activation planning and fulfillment
  • Coordinate approvals, asset collection, recognition materials, branding requirements, and partner communications
  • Maintain positive working relationships with partners
  • Manage activation records, reporting, project plans, timelines, and tracking systems
  • Support development of operational processes, templates, and workflows
  • Maintain accurate documentation and fulfillment records
  • Support seasonal staff onboarding, training, and activation readiness efforts
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3 years of experience managing sponsorship activations, experiential marketing programs, events, partnership fulfillment, or related initiatives within arts, entertainment, nonprofit, media, sports, hospitality, or similar industries
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and stakeholder relationships simultaneously while meeting deadlines and deliverables
  • Strong project management, organizational, and operational planning skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and collaborating effectively across diverse teams and departments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience supporting live events, activations, festivals, conferences, or other experiential programs
  • Ability to identify challenges, problem-solve effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and fostering a culture of belonging
  • Proficiency with project management, CRM, and business software systems preferred
  • 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)

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementEvent CoordinationOperational PlanningActivation LogisticsReportingDocumentation ManagementFulfillment Records ManagementProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCross-Functional Collaboration
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityCommitment to Equity and Inclusion
Tools & Technologies
CRM SystemsBusiness Software SystemsTracking SystemsProject Management Software
Industry Keywords
Experiential ProgramsArtsEntertainmentNonprofitMediaSportsHospitalityFestival Management