Head Projectionist: Cinematic Tech Lead & Training (Part-Time)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for the part-time Head Projectionist at the Union Cinema. You will oversee the projection booth, project 35mm, 16mm, DCP, and consumer formats for academic and public events, and help develop standard operating procedures.

You will train student projectionists, inspect prints, manage print trafficking, and coordinate with faculty and Arts Manager. Evening and weekend shifts are required, totaling about 15-20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at UW-Milwaukee.
• Minimum 2–5 years of work experience in a related field.
• Two years of film projection experience preferred.
• Experience in university or repertory cinema desirable.
• Expertise in public presentation of film and video.

Responsibilities

• Provide projection services for academic and public events.
• Train and supervise student staff projectionists.
• Inspect and repair film; prepare prints.
• Coordinate with Film Faculty for weekly Experimental screening.
• Manage print trafficking, shipments and distributor communications.
• Maintain screening/inspection logs and inventories.
• Oversee maintenance with contracted technicians when needed.

Skills

Projection booth operation

AV equipment knowledge

Film projection expertise

Team supervision

Communication/coordination

Education

Current UW-Milwaukee student

Related field training/apprenticeship

Tools

35mm projector

16mm projector

DCP/digital projection

AV systems

Simplex/Eastman projectors

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for the part-time Head Projectionist at the Union Cinema. You will oversee the projection booth, project 35mm, 16mm, DCP, and consumer formats for academic and public events, and help develop standard operating procedures.

You will train student projectionists, inspect prints, manage print trafficking, and coordinate with faculty and Arts Manager. Evening and weekend shifts are required, totaling about 15-20 hours per week.