Arthouse Cinema Internship: Organise Your Own Event

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 4,500 - 6,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend €400

4-month internship

Academic credits 12 ECTS

Attend films and events

Organise your own film event

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites three enthusiastic interns to join Rialto VU Griffioen on campus. You will learn how a cinema operates, welcome audiences, assist with events, and explore Film Technology, Venue Hire or Special Programming.

The internship runs about four months from 1 February 2027, with evenings and one weekend day per week required. You will gain hands-on experience across front-of-house duties, event coordination and audience development, with the chance to present ideas

Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled in a university or university of applied sciences programme.
• Strong interest in film and cinema culture.
• Welcoming, communicative and enjoy working with audiences.
• Independent, proactive and happy to take on practical tasks.
• Enjoy contributing ideas and trying out new approaches.
• You speak Dutch and English and feel comfortable assisting visitors in both languages.
• Available from 1 February 2027 for approximately four months.
• Willing to work evenings and one regular weekend day per week.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, sell and scan tickets, and help prepare screenings.
• Work front-of-house shifts, including evenings and one weekend day per week.
• Assist with special screenings, premieres, Q&As and other events.
• Contribute ideas on how to attract new audiences and engage existing visitors.
• Collaborate with colleagues in programming, technical operations, venue hire and marketing.
• Learn how a film theatre is managed and operated.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Customer service

Audience engagement

Initiative

Team collaboration

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites three enthusiastic interns to join Rialto VU Griffioen on campus. You will learn how a cinema operates, welcome audiences, assist with events, and explore Film Technology, Venue Hire or Special Programming.

The internship runs about four months from 1 February 2027, with evenings and one weekend day per week required. You will gain hands-on experience across front-of-house duties, event coordination and audience development, with the chance to present ideas