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Wild & Scenic Festival Coordinator
South Yuba River Citizens League
Nevada City, CA, USA
USD 22-22 / hour
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
TITLE:
Wild & Scenic Festival Coordinator
REPORTS TO:
Festival Director and Operations Manager
JOB STATUS:
Full-time: 32-40 hours/week, not to exceed 600 hours total
Non-exempt, temporary staff
DATES:
ASAP –March 6th, 2026
LOCATION:
Nevada City, CA Open to Hybrid/ Remote Models
ABOUT SYRCL AND WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is a program of the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), a watershed conservation organization located in Nevada City, CA. Created in 2003, this 5-day in person and virtual festival draws more than 7,000 attendees and launches an annual On Tour program designed to raise awareness and encourage grassroots environmental action internationally. This festival is one of SYRCL’s core programs and as our
largest annual event,
it helps support SYRCL’s work organization wide.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Festival Coordinator works on a team in the production of one of the largest festivals of its kind in the US, taking place each February in Nevada City and Grass Valley, CA. Under the supervision of the Festival Director and Operations Manager the Festival Coordinator is responsible for ticketing and serving as filmmaker liaison for SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival, taking place Feb. 19-23, 2026. The Festival Coordinator will also support aspects of the virtual festival.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ticket Management:
- Assist
in management of
Eventive
platform, including ticketing, pass printing, and sales.
- Manage ticket database including tracking of sales and comp passes.
- Organize box offices for and oversee ticketing for the virtual platform.
- Manage guest and will-call lists.
- Help train and utilize volunteers as needed.
- Generate ticket sales reports and final post-event reporting.
Filmmaker Liaison:
- Notify filmmakers of Official Selection and manage all incoming deliverables.
- Manage film information across all communications and platforms, including festival program, website, Hubspot, Eventive,
etc.
- Coordinate all
logistics for
attending filmmakers and special guests,
including lodging, transportation,
speaking opportunities, ticketing, filmmaker resources, and communications
- Organize lodging accommodations and serve as primary point of contact for lodging hosts
- During the festival, help manage and oversee Headquarters and
the Filmmaker Lounge.
Be the primary contact for all special guests’ needs and address any ticketing or attending filmmaker questions.
- Assist in planning Friday night Filmmaker Party, including guest list management, layout, supplies, etc.
- Assist with coordination of Emcees.
- Assist with creation and maintenance
of tech schedule (run of show).
- Additional administrative tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in a high energy office setting and a drive to do what it takes to get the job done well; nonprofit work and/or festival and event experience a plus.
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff and volunteers.
- Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious, provides follow-through on areas of responsibility, and is detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Computer skills required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, ticketing software, databases, etc.
Experience with Hubspot and Asana a plus.
- Excellent verbal and writing skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, flexible depending on experience.
- Positive, self-motivated, and quick learning performer highly valued.
- This position requires discretion with sensitive information.
- A sense of humor is a must!
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires frequent computer use and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION:
This full-time, temporary position
will pay $22 per hour, DOE.
SYRCL’s temporary employees are not eligible for health/vision/dental insurance benefits or paid Personal Time Off (PTO). 40 hours of Sick Leave will be granted, and you are eligible to take sick time after 30 days of employment. SYRCL does not pay out any unused sick leave upon termination of employment. Given the duration of your employment, you will also be eligible for paid Holidays.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
This position is open until filled. Submit your cover letter and resume online.
SYRCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.