Sandbox Films is hiring!
Operations Coordinator, Sandbox Films
Reporting to the Head of Operations & Events, Sandbox Films seeks an Operations Coordinator who will play a key role in supporting the day to day operations of the company, communications, and events. This role requires strong attention to detail and an understanding of how thoughtful operations support the Sandbox Films brand and culture. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a welcoming and organized office environment, providing administrative support, assisting with website and social media coordination, creating polished presentations and company assets using graphic design tools, and helping execute company events across the Sandbox slate.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in operations, event production, and communications within a creative, mission driven organization. It is a professional operations role that is not structured as a pathway into creative producing at Sandbox Films. For the right person, there are meaningful opportunities to contribute across many aspects of the company.
We can only consider candidates who are comfortable working Monday through Friday in our New York office, including occasional after-hours work for company events and minimal travel.
Please click here to read more about the role and learn how to apply.
Please note: To ensure a fair hiring process, we kindly ask that candidates do not contact members of the Sandbox team. If there’s interest in moving forward, we will reach out. Thank you!
About Sandbox Films
Founded in 2020, Sandbox Films’ slate of critically acclaimed films includes Oscar-nominated FIRE OF LOVE; Sundance Jury Prize winners ALL LIGHT, EVERYWHERE and NOCTURNES; Werner Herzog’s FIREBALL, Penny Lane’s CONFESSIONS OF A GOOD SAMARITAN and Emmy-winning FATHOM; ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT, winner of the 2025 US Documentary Audience Award and Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award at Sundance and most recently THE LAKE, winner of the 2026 Sundance U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Impact for Change. Sandbox Films’ documentaries have found extensive audiences via top streaming and distribution partners including Apple TV+, Hulu, National Geographic Documentary Films, NEON and Netflix, and in movie theaters internationally. Based in New York City, Sandbox collaborates with visionary filmmakers, scientists and production partners globally to celebrate a culture of questioning that invites nuance and imagination.
Sandbox Films, LLC is funded by the Simons Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the frontiers of scientific research. More at sandboxfilms.org.
Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:
Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.
Sandbox Films provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.