Now Hiring: Technical Director/Head Projectionist

Our wonderful Technical Director, Kachine, is moving on, so we are looking to hire a new Technical Director here at the Cinema by the end of the month

The Technical Director of the Cinema Arts Centre, is an essential role within our creative team, and will oversee all technical aspects of the three (3) theaters, projection booths, and café which has a projector and soundboard for live music shows and lectures.

The Technical Director implements and coordinates all technical aspects of the Cinema Arts Centre programming and cinema, collaborating with the Co-Directors, Operations, and Manager(s), and other staff members as they interface with the physical plant of the building.

The Technical Director is responsible for

 - Overseeing all projection systems
 - Tracking print intake/outflow
 - Overseeing and assisting throughout tech week and the load-in/load-out process
 - Ingesting all media
 - Building digital cinema playlists
 - Organizing non-feature assets for film screenings
 - Projecting digital and analog films
 - Tracking and caring for 35mm/ 16mm film prints
 - Total maintenance of the projection booths (3)
 - Producing and managing in theater events
 - Q&As, both live in-person presentations and Zoom discussions
 - Overseeing rental integrations with the assistance of Operations
 - Acting as the technical point of contact for renters and outside productions
 - Maintaining and testing the soundboard with musical bands and groups
 - Coordinating with outside companies and vendors for parts and software updates
 - Responsible for booth up keeping and inventory  
 - Training and supervising other projectionists  

The Technical Director/Projectionist reports to the Co-Directors and the Operations Director.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

 - Broad and deep familiarity with film projection systems, both Digital and 35mm. Would consider a strong candidate that lacks 35mm training that is willing to learn.  
 - Familiarity with digital cinema systems and servers
 - Strong communication skills
 - Technical generalist skill
 - Event management skills
 - Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

This is a FULL-TIME IN-PERSON position. Salary starts at $59,000. Salary will be commensurate with industry standards, experience, and skills. Health insurance is offered. It is expected to work some weekends and evenings.  For immediate start date.

If interested in the position please send a cover letter to the following emails along with your resume.

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