Projectionist and Audio/Video Technician

The Southampton Playhouse, a newly restored 501(c)(3) nonprofit featuring four state-of-the-art movie theaters—including an IMAX auditorium and a versatile space for events and live performances—showcasing first-run, art house, and repertory films, is seeking motivated skilled Projectionists to join our team. This position is critical to ensuring smooth film screenings and managing the theater’s audio-visual needs for both live events and daily operations. Earn $23/hour while enjoying great perks like free movies, flexible schedules, and opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Film management
• Maintain a clean and organized projection booth areas.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards for all technical equipment and operations.
• Work with theater staff to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• Prepare, load, and test films to ensure they are ready for projection.
• Operate and maintain projection equipment to ensure smooth, high-quality screenings.
• Manage and upload pre-show content, including advertisements and trailers.
• Set up and manage audio-visual equipment for live events, ensuring all sound and video needs are met.
• Update and maintain digital signage to reflect current and upcoming programming.
• Collaborate with the events team to ensure technical needs for special events are handled seamlessly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any projection issues promptly during screenings or events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a projectionist or in AV management is required.
• IMAX familiarity (but IMAX training to be provided).
• Technical expertise with digital projectors, sound systems, and related audio-visual equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 60 pounds.

Benefits

• Free movie tickets and discounts on concessions and merchandise.
• Flexible scheduling for full-time and part-time roles.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
• Onsite parking is provided.
• Health insurance subject to company policies.

Apply Today!

Attention hiring manager at jobs@southamptonplayhouse.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person