Denver Film Festival Theater Manager

Classification: Part Time – Seasonal

Salary Range: $23.00 per hour

Location: Sie FilmCenter – 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206 and on location as needed

Reporting Structure: Reports to Operations Director

Position Summary: 

The Theatre Manager will oversee line management, the start of Festival films, and the organization of volunteers daily. The Theatre Manager’s responsibilities are significant in supporting the needs of all guests and ensuring the best possible experience at each venue.

About Denver Film:

The first Denver International Film Festival was successfully launched in May 1978. Three years later, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Denver Film Society was created to expand opportunities to bring films to Denver that otherwise might not be shown, and to celebrate and cultivate film as an art form. Over the years the organization has grown into one the largest and most respected cultural institutions in the Rocky Mountain region. In 2019, the organization rebranded to Denver Film to build a more inclusive organization. This effort continues as we focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across our wide array of year-round programs including Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival, Women+Film Festival, CinemaQ Film Festival, CineLatinx Film Festival, Film on the Rocks, the Denver Film Festival, and other programming. Denver Film operates the Sie FilmCenter, which is the year-round cinematic home hosting over 800 films, education programs, community conversations, filmmakers from around the world, and special events throughout the year.

Our Mission: 

Our mission is to create entertaining and transformative experiences for the Colorado community through the power of diverse voices in film.

Our Values:

• • Creativity – We cultivate curiosity and innovation in everything we do to transform lives through film
• • Community – We strive to create a sense of fellowship with others; we continuously explore ways in which film can foster community
• • Accessibility – We advocate for diverse ideas, cultures, opinions, and needs of communities with focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• • Professionalism – We act with respect, integrity, and competence. We are accountable for our actions and choices
• • Excellence – We challenge ourselves to mindfully curate films that educate, inform, and invoke though provocative conversations
• • Collaboration – We embrace partnership and teamwork, working collaboratively to build community through film

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to other duties as assigned, this position will be responsible for the following:

• • Wrangling holdout lines of ticket holders for each theatre
• • Overseeing volunteers and coordinating job positions for each shift
• • Making sure reserved seats are in place before seating
• • Communicating with the projection team and film introducer to ensure an on-time start for each festival film
• • Managing the Q&A’s post-screenings to ensure they run on time
• • Overseeing the theater turnover and the cleaning of each theatre
• • Providing superb customer service
• • Performing additional duties as assigned.
  

Desired Skills:

• • A love of film, arts, and culture
• • Commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Denver Film
• • Experience managing staff members in a positive and team focused manner.
• • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with ability to act in professional manner with members of the public and with staff members.
• • Maintains confidentiality and security of Denver Film’s confidential information.
• • Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while supporting the goals and initiatives of a collaborative team
• • The ability to be calm and move confidently under high pressure scenarios
• • Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• • Excellent organizational skills
  

Special Requirements:

• • Reliable access to transportation
• • Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• • Able to climb up and down stairs; able to climb up and down ladders; able to kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach and carry; able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., including up and down stairs
  

How to Apply:

Please fill out the form below to submit your cover letter and application.

Timeline:

Review of applications begins on receipt. The deadline to apply is October 18, 2024. If your application is moved forward, the application process may include 1-2 interviews with Denver Film staff members. The starting date will depend on availability.

Denver Film is an equal opportunity employer. At Denver Film, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit 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. Denver Film is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.