Festival Special Events Coordinator

Location Seattle, WA Compensation $23.00 per hour (USD)## Festival Special Events Coordinator
** Our Mission
** 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.
** At SIFF We Value…
** Partnership, Sustainability, Curiosity, Inclusion, Courage
** Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
** 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.
** SIFF has a stated commitment Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ)
** 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.##

## About The Position The Special Events Coordinator supports the execution of all special events for the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival, ensuring proper documentation, supply inventory, and volunteer management.
** Dates of Employment:
Full time, March 2, 2026 - May 29, 2026
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* Reports to:

** Associate Director of Festivals and Events
** Primary

Supervisory Responsibilities:

** Festival Volunteers
** Compensation:** $23 an hour
** PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Recruit, schedule and manage volunteers for general event duties and specialized teams via Shiftboard
* Draft and edit event invites, ensuring accurate and up to date information
* Execute event set-up/strike of all special events, including parties, galas, filmmaker dinners, happy hours, etc.
* Works with the Festival Operations team to create inventory distribution plans for each event and then works with the Production Manager to execute plans.
* Supervise event check-in at appropriate events
* Assist in overseeing sponsor presence fulfillment
* Work with suppliers and venue contacts to schedule and coordinate deliveries and pick-ups of various products and supplies as needed
* Maintains organized and inventoried event storage spaces pre, during, and post Festival
* Supports Special Events, Production, and Operations teams with various projects as needed.
* Provide in-depth procedures document, event recap reports, and wrap report by scheduled due date.
* Maintains general awareness of Washington liquor and cannabis laws
* Other duties as assigned.
** Qualifications
* ** 2-3 years experience in coordinating events or festivals required
* 2-3 years Volunteer and/or staff management experience strongly preferred
* 1-2 years Experience using Shiftboard preferred
* 1-2 years experience in G Suite required
* Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
* Must be at least 21 years of age
* Ability to stand for extended periods of time
* Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
** Desires
* ** Excellent customer service skills
* Ability to perform well in stressful situations
* Ability to stay focused and ensure completion of tasks
* Ability to lead and motivate a diverse and changing/rotating team
* Ability to ensure a pleasant patron, volunteer, and staff experience
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
** Benefits and Expectations
*** This is a full-time FLSA overtime non-exempt position
* Access to WA State Sick Leave accrual
* Access to discounts and passes to some SIFF programming and events hosted by neighboring Arts organizations
* This position is not eligible for health benefits, housing, nor paid company holidays
** Work Environment:
**** This and all SIFF positions require that employees are residing and completing work duties within the state of Washington.
**** TO BE CONSIDERED
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