Student Employment
Cornell Cinema was founded in 1970 as a student-run, university film society and students continue to be essential to the successful functioning of our organization today.
Comprised of students from various disciplines, class years, and backgrounds, members of our student team welcome patrons, sell tickets and concessions, provide projection support, manage event logistics for all film screenings and special events, assist with marketing and administrative tasks, and more. Student workers at Cornell Cinema also follow in the footsteps of a passionate community of alumni staffers who consider their time at Cornell Cinema to be a formative part of their Cornell experience.
If you are interested in joining our student team, we encourage you to apply for one of our open positions, which you can find by searching for Cornell Cinema under "Find Jobs - Student" in Workday. NetID logins are required to view the complete job descriptions and submit applications.
Priority is given to students who are eligible for the Federal Work Study (FWS) program. Though most hiring happens at the start of the semester, we will continue to accept applications throughout the year and will contact candidates as positions become available.
Student staff also receive a Cornell Cinema T-Shirt and two complimentary tickets to all screenings. For questions about this posting, the application process, or working at Cornell Cinema in general, please cotant cinema@cornell.edu.
Volunteer Ushers
Want to get involved at Cornell Cinema? We warmly invite you to join our team as a volunteer Usher! Cornell Cinema Ushers are a dynamic community of volunteers who assist with pre-show set up, ticket scanning, wayfinding, and welcoming guests to the cinema each evening.
If you are interested in joining our Usher team, please contact us at cinema@cornell.edu to share your interest and availability. Ushers are asked to work approximately one evening per week and get to watch the films playing during their shift.
In addition to receiving a free Cornell Cinema Staff T-Shirt and our deep gratitude for your service, Ushers receive a complimentary pass for two to all regular film screenings.
Staff Positions
Full- and part-time staff positions at Cornell Cinema will be posted on the Cornell University employment website. Please visit that page for position information and to apply.
We are currently searching for a new Head Projectionist/Technical Supervisor. The application deadline is August 9, 2024.