Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Banff, AB
$21.51–$22.59 an hour - Part-time, Full-time
 

Job details
Pay
$21.51–$22.59 an hour
Job type
Part-time
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed
Rotating shift
Holidays

Location
Banff, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
Housing allowance

Full job description
Festival Coordinator
This is a term position from May 28 - November 28, 2025

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity
The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the flagship programs of Banff Centre. As one of the world’s pre-eminent mountain festivals – and a co-founder of the International Alliance for Mountain Film — the Festival began almost 50 years ago in the small Rocky Mountain town of Banff, Alberta. What began as a one-day festival of climbing films has now blossomed into a nine-day event in Banff that explores and celebrates what Mountain Culture means to people around the world. Events include film screenings; film, book, and photography competitions; a filmmaking workshop and mountain marketplace.

The Mountain Culture department at Banff Centre is looking for a Festival Coordinator to assist in the coordination and implementation of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival's volunteer program. Reliable, self-motivated, and highly organized while remaining flexible to changing priorities, the Festival Coordinator demonstrates strong written and oral communication abilities and excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with all stakeholders, partners, and guests.

Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Festival Manager, below are some key accountabilities:

Assesses program needs, recruits volunteers, and prepares volunteer reschedules.
Assists marketing and festival management with the recruiting of festival volunteers.
Develops volunteer information packages, handbook and training, and arranges the volunteer orientation session.
Communicates to and coordinates with Banff Centre departments for the set-up and ongoing logistical requirements of the volunteer program.
Researches best practices in volunteer administration and acts as advisor to the Mountain Culture team in area of volunteer administration.
Provides input to database design additions and changes for volunteer management, e.g., addition of fields, standardization of data entry rules etc.
Assists in post-festival follow-up including preparation of the annual volunteer report.
As part of the festival team, troubleshoots for guests, media, sponsors, volunteers and exhibitors as necessary.
The position assists the Director, Festival & Tour, and Festival Manager in all areas of festival administration and coordination.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Completion of a university degree within a related discipline
3+ years’ experience working on an administrative/events coordination capacity
Strong financial, budgetary and reporting skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases. Web and social media experience required
Flexibility and adaptability
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to seek collaborative solutions, to persuade others, lead by example and communicate effectively while working cohesively in a dynamic team
High level of commitment to customer service
Ability to work effectively under pressure, with shifting priorities
Ability to manage multiple projects at once with appropriate attention to detail
Demonstrated creative thinker within an artistic environment where flexible solutions are often required.
High level of reliability and motivation
Knowledge of Banff Centre, the BCMFBF and the outdoor industry is an asset.
Special Requirements
Due to the nature of the Festival programming, this position may be required to work an irregular schedule including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Employment Terms and Benefits
In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
This position is part time from May - September and increases to full-time in October through November.
This position pays $21.51 - $22.59 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
Transitional Staff housing options (based on availability)
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development
Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!
Application Process
We are accepting applications for the Festival Coordinator position until a suitable candidate is found.
Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

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