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Part-Time Theater House Staff

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution located in Pleasantville NY whose mission is dedicated to presenting the best of independent, documentary and world cinema, promoting visual literacy, and making film a vibrant part of the community. We seek part-time House Staff to join the Theater Staff team for our five screen independent cinema, which is typically open every day of the year and receives 225,000 patrons annually (when there are no COVID-mandated shutdowns).

Responsibilities will include:

• Politely assisting guests to the correct theater for their screening
• Quickly and thoroughly cleaning theaters in between screenings according to JBFC COVID protocols. Visually sweep theaters for safety hazards and necessary repairs.
• Consistently maintain cleanliness of restrooms according to JBFC COVID protocols
• High level of communication with managers, co-workers and patrons
• Provide undivided attention to patrons while assisting them with their needs
• Properly assisting guests with special needs
• Show up for shifts when scheduled, with flexibility for change in schedules
• Maintaining knowledge of current and future film programming and education courses
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ensuring patron compliance with COVID related policies
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicant should demonstrate the following:

• Outgoing personality with an interest or love of film
• Experience with customer service including volunteering and interning
• Leadership capabilities and self-motivation to perform tasks and learn new things
• Ability to think fast and remain calm in a busy environment
• Politeness and patience with the desire to work hard and have fun

Other Responsibilities may include:

• Crowd control
• Developing and maintaining a team oriented atmosphere
• Enforcing company policies and procedures

Start date: TBD

This is a part-time, hourly position beginning at $13.00/hour (increasing to $14.00/hour on January 1, 2021).

Applicants must be available to work at least 3 days a week, which include 2 weekend shifts which entail Friday, Saturday and Sunday, plus at least 1 weekday. Flexibility is a MUST!

Candidates who are being considered will be contacted and requested to have a follow-up interview.

The JBFC is committed to keeping its employees safe and healthy during the COVID pandemic and has instituted a Health & Safety Plan for both the Theater and the Media Arts Lab. All employees, including all new hires, will undergo extensive training in customer service and all health and safety protocols before being allowed to work.

Please send resume, cover letter, and references via email only to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org with “House Staff 20” as the subject line of your email.  No phone calls please.

Learn more about the organization at www.burnsfilmcenter.org

INTERNSHIPS

We are not currently accepting interns at this time.

Learn more about the organization at www.burnsfilmcenter.org

The Jacob Burns Film Center is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, creed, sex, gender, religion, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic predisposition and/or carrier status, veteran status, or any other classification as protected by law. Please inform the JBFC if you need any assistance with the instructions provided to participate in our application process. Questions and concerns may be directed to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org