Festival Materials Coordinator

About Us

SIFF is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education.

SIFF is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit dedicated to the creation of vibrant experiences and spaces that champion film discovery and arts education.

Partnership, Sustainability, Curiosity, Inclusion, Courage

SIFF is committed to being an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization. We strive to provide an environment that encourages inclusive experiences for all our audiences, volunteers, artists, staff, and greater community. To create inclusivity and belonging, SIFF expects everyone participating in our events to uphold and embrace this commitment.

We believe that our mission-centered work to create and share space for community bears a responsibility to be fiercely inclusive of communities that have long been systematically marginalized and excluded. We are dedicated to improving racial equity within our organization and our community. Our strategic commitment means that we approach our work through an RESJ “lens,” to ensure we are centering RESJ principles through our work.

Join our marketing and communications dream team for the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival. The Festival Materials Coordinator is responsible for managing all marketing/programming materials related to films that are screening as part of the 2026 Seattle International Film Festival.

Dates of Employment:
March 16th - May 17th, 2026

Reports to:

Artistic Director/Festival Marketing Manager

Hourly Rate: $22/hour

• Work with accepted filmmakers to insure that all materials associated with their film are delivered to SIFF teams in a timely and complete manner
• Oversee and manage gathering stills, trailers, posters, and associated materials from filmmakers, logging receipt, and dispersing to appropriate departments
• Assist Marketing team and Festival photographers in the editing, uploading and sharing of photo and video assets for promotional sharing
• Manage asset insertion for virtual films via our Cinesend platform
• Coordinate with the Development department to track sponsorship materials
• Coordinate with other departments to gather information about materials needed
• Manage timelines and workloads to ensure deadlines for other departments are met
• Communicate with outside vendors in relation to materials needed for the production of all publications (print/digital)
• Organize proofing process, ensuring all protocols and approvals are met
• Input and change content in database throughout the production process
• Assist with additional copywriting, proofing, and updating as needed
• Light video editing including digital snipes, image resizing, or trailer sniping

• Attention to detail and strong time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills; able to set priorities, meet deadlines and work independently
• Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams in a shared office environment
• Proficient using Google Drive, GSuite, Canva and Flickr
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A positive and professional attitude with strong diplomacy skills and professionalism; this includes the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Hybrid allowed. This temporary position will work onsite at our Seattle office (SIFF Film Center) and may be required to be onsite for Festival screenings and events at our venues. Remote work is allowed, with a schedule agreed upon with the supervisor.

• Please apply to this job posting directly at
• Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional and lived experience to the role.
• Attach a cover letter stating why you’re interested in SIFF and how your professional experience qualifies you to be successful in the role.
• Note:
  
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• All attachments must be in PDF format.

SIFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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