Festival Production Assistants

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.

Reporting to the Festival Production Manager, the Festival Production Assistant is responsible for assisting with Festival load‑in, set‑up, and load‑out, as well as supply deliveries and pick‑ups at all Festival venues, events, and offices throughout the Festival.

Dates of Employment: 4/20/2026 - 5/22/2026

Reports to: Festival Production Manager

Compensation: $22/Hour

• Conduct pickup and deliveries at Festival venues, events, and offices as directed
• Provide ongoing replenishment of venue supplies
• Conduct load‑ins and load‑outs of venues pre‑ and post‑Festival
• Assist with load‑ins and load‑outs of parties during the Festival
• Complete purchase runs as needed
• Keep route, delivery and mileage logs for Festival Production vehicles
• Complete wrap report by scheduled due date
• Other duties as assigned

• 1 year of event production experience
• Must be at least 21 years of age by date of hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience and comfort driving a large utility van.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., with frequent walking and standing throughout daily tasks.

• Ability to perform well in a stressful situation.
• Ability to stay focused and ensure completion of tasks.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing/rotating team.
• Experience with film festivals, arts events, and/or non‑profit arts.

• This is a full‑time, FLSA overtime nonexempt position (Overtime rates are 1.5x hourly rate).
• 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.

This temporary position will work onsite at our Seattle office and specified theater/s. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to interact with patrons and coworkers, sit and stand for extended periods of time, physically assist patrons when needed, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• 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.
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