About The Position
The Festival Filmmaker Services Associate serves as the primary liaison between assigned filmmakers and SIFF’s Programming, Operations, PR, and Guest Relations department during the 52nd Seattle International Film Festival. The Festival Filmmaker Services Associate coordinates and hosts assigned filmmakers, ensuring a positive festival experience.
Dates of Employment: April 20 – May 22, 2026
Compensation: $21.30/Hour
Reports to: Festival Guest Relations Manager
Primary Supervisory Responsibilities: Volunteers
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
- Prior to the Festival, initiates communication with assigned filmmakers once invited by festival programming.
- Enters guest information into database
- Gathers accurate filmmaker information in database for use in festival publications
- Creates filmmaker itineraries and welcome packets
- Works with PR Department to schedule any press opportunities for assigned filmmakers.
- Works with Box Office & Customer Service Manager to create and distribute assigned filmmaker credentials and benefits. Coordinates any additional ticketing upon request.
- If assigned local filmmakers, would lead Local Filmmaker Meet and Greet event prior to festival. Works with Box Office & Customer Service Manager to prepare credential and benefits pick-up at the event.
- Assists on site for all assigned screenings, ensuring that logistics are successfully implemented in coordination with venue operations management and to greet filmmakers and guests upon arrival.
- Regularly attend daily Festival meetings.
- Writes a complete wrap-report, which includes archiving relevant documents and information in the festival database, by scheduled due date.
- Coordinates thank you letters for guests/artists, and finalize any outstanding correspondence, and dept. accounting.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1-2 years of hospitality, guest services, and/or event experience required. • 1-2 years of customer service experience required.
- Excellent attention to detail required.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required.
- Ability to perform well in a stressful situation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Google Suite, and experienced in FileMakerPro database usage preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice
Desired
- Community arts, festival and/or non-profit experience is a plus
- Experience with FileMaker Pro and/or Shiftboard scheduling software is a plus
SIFF believes in an equitable hiring process
- This is a temporary full-time, hourly position
- This is an FLSA overtime non exempt position (Overtime rates are 1.5x hourly rate)
- Employees have access to discounts and passes to year-round and Festival programming
- This position is not eligible for healthcare or other benefits
Work Environment: This temporary position will work onsite at our Seattle office and specified event spaces.
Physical Demands: 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 talk, hear, stand, walk and physically assist patrons when needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To Be Considered For This Role
- Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional experience to the role
- Attach a cover letter stating why you’re interested in SIFF and your experience to be successful in the role
- All attachments must be in PDF file
AAP/EEO Statement: 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.
