Email your cover letter, resume and three professional references as one PDF to cinemajobs@austinfilm.org with “Box Office Cashier – Your Name” in the subject line (e.g., Box Office Cashier – Jane Doe).

All inquiries are confidential. The Austin Film Society supports workplace diversity and equal opportunity for all individuals. Always accepting applications.

BARTENDER, AFS CINEMA

The AFS Cinema seeks energetic bartenders to guide guests through the culinary and film experiences at the cinema. Passion for quality food, beverages and film is required.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Greets and serves guests in timely manner, through the sequence of service.
• Consistently follows recipe guidelines for beverage builds, ensuring product integrity.
• Bartenders have comprehensive knowledge of the products and services offered at the AFS Cinema.
• Sets up and breaks down service areas according to AFS Cinema guidelines.
• Takes orders with accuracy, and delivers them to guests per the AFS guidelines. Handles cash drawers and banks with accuracy.
• Serves alcohol within TABC guidelines.
• Follows AFS Cinema safety protocols at all times.
• Applies Membership benefits AFS member guidelines.

Key Measures For Success

• Guests will frequently report positive service experiences at the cinema.
• Food and beverages will be delivered with efficient accuracy.
• The proper tools and recipes are utilized to consistently deliver quality food and beverages.
• Guests are educated on the finer points of the menu and programming at AFS Cinema.
• Cash drawers and banks are accurate.
• Service areas are maintained and kept clean of spills and clutter. The space is welcoming to guests.
• AFS culture is enhanced and membership increases.
• Accidents and safety issues are reduced and kept to a minimum.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Customer Service; Menu Knowledge; Craft Beverages; Interpersonal Communication; Cash Handling; Restaurant Point of Sale (Aloha); Speed of Service; Telephone Etiquette; Art House Film

Required Education/Experience
High School/GED and 1-3 years related experience.

Expected Hours and Compensation
This position is part time. It requires night, holiday and weekend hours, similar to those of restaurants and theaters.

Pay rate: $8 / hour plus tips.

Complexities and Condition of Employment
This position requires TABC certification and a Food Handlers certification. 

Physical/ Environmental Demands: Sitting and/or standing, keyboarding, reading, grasping, mousing, handwriting for 8.0+ hours per day, and lifting or moving weight of 50lbs are essential requirements of the position.

Email your cover letter, resume and three professional references as one PDF to cinemajobs@austinfilm.org with “Bartender – Your Name” in the subject line (e.g., Bartender – Jane Doe).

All inquiries are confidential. The Austin Film Society supports workplace diversity and equal opportunity for all individuals. Always accepting applications.

SUMMER 2020 INTERNSHIP & FILM REFERRAL PROGRAM

The AFS Internship and Film Referral Program are comprised of two phases. Our goals are to educate participants about the film and arts industries and facilitate job placement in the field. The first phase is an Office Internship, followed by a Senior Internship and the Film Referral Program. The Internships each last a semester and take place at the AFS Facilities: Austin Studios, Austin Public and AFS Cinema. The Film Referral phase is ongoing. Apply for the Internship Here >>

AFS Internship

The Film Referral Program is a great way to immerse yourself in the local film community while gaining valuable work experience. Our primary goals are to educate participants and provide an experience that allows for professional growth to assist intern alumni with job placement in the arts.

Structure of the AFS Internship Program:

• • Most begin as an OFFICE INTERN working across departments.
  • Office interns, dependent on their first semester’s success, are able to become SENIOR INTERNS, gaining in-depth experience with a particular AFS department.
  • All internship tracks include participation in the FILM REFERRAL PROGRAM.
  • All AFS internships are unpaid.
  • The Office Internship is not a production internship.

Now accepting applications for Summer 2020.
The deadline to apply is SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 @ 11:59 PM.

Please read the Application instructions, applicant requirements and internship description below before completing the application.

OFFICE INTERNSHIPS

Participants learn about the inner workings of the film industry, non-profit organization and gain exposure to the local film community. Interns master basic office skills, workplace etiquette, and support event & program management.

All interns participate in a minimum of:

• Three professional development workshops
• Create a personal video project (3 minutes or less)
• Contribute to various AFS events

Interns receive informal feedback throughout their tenure, as well as a formal evaluation at the mid-point of the semester.

Office Interns contribute a minimum of 13 and up to 15 hours per week, divided between:

• Two office shifts at the Main Office at Austin Studios, one from 9:00 AM-1:30 PM & one from 1:30 PM-6:00 PM.
• One 3-hour or 5-hour office shift at Austin Public, times vary.
• Assisting with AFS programs, including staffing AFS events at AFS Cinema, Austin Public, and Austin Studios.

SENIOR INTERNSHIPS

After a semester, office interns have the opportunity to intern in a specific department, where they work directly with staff to enact AFS programs. Departments include Exhibition, Video & Special Media, Filmmaker & Community Media Resources, Production Services, Fundraising & Membership, Marketing, and Graphic Design.

Senior interns are expected to work 15 hours per week.

Depending on need, senior internships may become available for immediate entry. When completing your application for the upcoming semester, you can indicate if you would like to be considered for one of these openings.

Film Referral Program

All Interns that successfully complete a semester at AFS are eligible for our Film Referral Program (FRP), through which we help our intern alumni find job opportunities. To date, we’ve facilitated over 600 FRP placements in part and full-time positions. Participants are placed on a “referral list” in our database and are recommended to production companies when positions become available. Only alumni of the internship program are eligible for participation in the FRP.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP?

STEP 1 – MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be able to commit up to 15 hours per week, which includes:
  (A) an office shift at Austin Studios from 9:00 AM-1:30 PM, (B) an office shift at Austin Studios from 1:30 PM-6:00 PM, (C) a 3-hour/5-hour shift at Austin Public
  and (D) additional event shifts
• Be able to fulfill the weekly and semester requirements asked of you
• Be able to commit to the full semester for Summer 2020 (May 18 – August 23), including the mandatory orientation on Monday, May 18, 2020, from 2 PM – 4 PM.

STEP 2 – COMPLETE THE ONLINE INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORM.
All applications MUST be submitted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

QUESTIONS?

Have more questions about the internship and the application process?  Visit our FAQ page>>>
You can also email afs@austinfilm.org.  No phone calls regarding your application.