Job Title: Festival Venue Operations Manager
Reports to: Senior Operations Manager
Duration: Full time Employment: July 13 - Oct 31, 2026
8 meeting hours from June 29 - July 10th
Paid week off Oct 19-23rd, 2026
Location: VIFF Centre, Various Locations during events
Scope: VIFF Festival 2026
Remuneration: $15,500 employment contract

ABOUT THE POSITION
We are looking for an exceptional team member to lead our front-of-house operations at festival screening and event venues. VIFF seeks a highly organized, process-oriented, experienced event manager, with excellent communication skills, and the ability to bring a team together. Supported by the Venue Operations Assistant Manager, this role oversees a large team of staff and volunteers including Venue Operations Supervisors, Venue Managers, Cashiers, and Front of House Volunteers. This role is tasked with ensuring that VIFF policies and processes are implemented and VIFF customers, volunteers, staff, donors, and sponsors have the best possible festival experience at all VIFF venues.