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YFS is hiring two new staff - Cinema Operations Manager; and Communications Coordinator!

August 13, 2026

YFS is looking for two new staff members to join the team that brings ALFF and daily cinema at the Yukon Theatre to Yukon and visiting audiences. These are full-time permanent positions. 30 hours per week. Wage is commensurate with experience. Questions? email: yfs@yukonfilmsociety.com

Cinema Operations Manager

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Yukon Theatre. This role is key in managing the venue, coordinating staff, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and facility upkeep, and ensuring an exceptional experience for all patrons. 

The Theatre Operations Manager will report to the YFS Executive & Artistic Director and will also work as a team with the programmers, admin staff, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to deliver community-minded and professional film, media, and performing arts programming while maximizing operational efficiency.

Some key responsibilities will include

Daily Operations Management

Staff Coordination

Financial Oversight

Concession & Inventory Management

Trailers & Pre-show Management

Facility Maintenance & Upkeep

Communication & Customer Service

Event Coordination

Scheduling & Coordination

Compliance & Safety

Team Leadership

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The Communications and Marketing Coordinator

works under the supervision of the YFS Executive & Artistic Director, and in collaboration with other team leads. The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will implement the YFS' strategic plans with regard to exhibition activities, marketing, sponsorship and theatre ad sales.

Marketing and communications for Yukon Theatre, ALD, Workshops, YFS events, Production Equipment, training Opportunities

Manage sponsor and partner ad sales for the Yukon Theatre and ALFF

Spearhead crowd funding campaigns identified by the Board, e.g. to support theatre building renovations.

Liaise with cinematheques, film and media arts festivals, film and media industry to promote Yukon Film Society core activities and works created by YFS production members.

Contract local filmmakers to assist with creating digital media content to promote specific films and filmmakers on Available Light on Demand (ALD) and the service generally. This includes interviews with directors, screen talent, developing video content for major sponsors of Yukon Theatre, ALFF and ALD

Editing digital film footage for promotional purposes

Help Artistic Director maintain and develop partnerships with various national and territorial organizations primarily for the development of ALFF.

Available Light Film Festival (ALFF) Public Relations and Marketing

Oversee festival media communications, help prepare advertising copy and news releases

Assist the ALFF team with promotion and publicity of festival events

In collaboration with the Festival Managers, Programmers and Industry Producer, help foster the development of good relations with other cultural organizations

YFS Education and Production support

Help develop content for social media and YFS newsletters related to the development, production and release of member-led film and media art. Market and promote workshop and training activities.

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