Sundance Institute
Festival Assistant, Merchandise Store
Sundance Institute, Park City, Utah, United States, 84060
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Festival Assistant, Merchandise Store assists with the daily operations including register sales, inventory, and customer service at our merchandise stores during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
Working closely under the direction of Festival Manager, Merchandise, the Festival Merchandise Store Assistant supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to creating an event atmosphere of radical warmth, community, and hospitality as well as a commitment to safety, belonging, and accessibility for all.
Full‑time position from Tuesday, January 20, 2026 through Sunday, February 1, 2026. Required to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Fully onsite at a Park City merchandise store. Seven positions are available.
Top priorities include but are not limited to…
Assisting the manager with opening and closing the merchandise store daily.
Maintaining store procedures including running the register and completing customer transactions.
Taking inventory of deliveries upon receipt and at end‑of‑day.
Working with the manager to set up merchandise displays.
Monitoring and possibly modifying the store layout with manager approval.
Maintaining a high level of customer support for all patrons.
You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
1 year retail experience or related.
Outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work for long durations and help move items up to 50 lbs.
Ability to maintain a high level of trust and accountability with inventory.
Familiarity with retail Point of Sale (POS) software is a plus.
You will be successful in this role if you…
Help create a successful, organized, unique Festival experience for everyone.
Take direction openly and embrace change effectively.
Thrive in a busy environment and handle onsite adjustments seamlessly.
In addition to an hourly pay of $17.28, this position is eligible for benefits & perks, highlights include:
Paid sick leave and Institute holidays
Employee assistance program
Employee Wellness Initiatives
Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)
*Applications open 10/30/2025 and will be accepted for at least one week.
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Working closely under the direction of Festival Manager, Merchandise, the Festival Merchandise Store Assistant supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to creating an event atmosphere of radical warmth, community, and hospitality as well as a commitment to safety, belonging, and accessibility for all.
Full‑time position from Tuesday, January 20, 2026 through Sunday, February 1, 2026. Required to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Fully onsite at a Park City merchandise store. Seven positions are available.
Top priorities include but are not limited to…
Assisting the manager with opening and closing the merchandise store daily.
Maintaining store procedures including running the register and completing customer transactions.
Taking inventory of deliveries upon receipt and at end‑of‑day.
Working with the manager to set up merchandise displays.
Monitoring and possibly modifying the store layout with manager approval.
Maintaining a high level of customer support for all patrons.
You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
1 year retail experience or related.
Outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work for long durations and help move items up to 50 lbs.
Ability to maintain a high level of trust and accountability with inventory.
Familiarity with retail Point of Sale (POS) software is a plus.
You will be successful in this role if you…
Help create a successful, organized, unique Festival experience for everyone.
Take direction openly and embrace change effectively.
Thrive in a busy environment and handle onsite adjustments seamlessly.
In addition to an hourly pay of $17.28, this position is eligible for benefits & perks, highlights include:
Paid sick leave and Institute holidays
Employee assistance program
Employee Wellness Initiatives
Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)
*Applications open 10/30/2025 and will be accepted for at least one week.
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