Marquee Projectionist; Academic Year; Union South

Job No: 30379
Division/Organization: Wisconsin Union
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 1308 W Dayton St Madison, WI 53715 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00 to $16.00
Job Categories: Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Performing and Visual Arts

Department Overview:

The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907.Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members and visitors through shared cultural, social and recreational events and experiences.

Anticipated Hours Per Week

4 to 6 hours per shift

Schedule:

Anticipated Schedule

Must have regular schedule availability during nights/weekends and comfort with long shifts (5+ hours long). Shifts are primarily on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings with occasional shifts at other days/times.

Average of 4-6 hours per shift scheduled, shifts divided among pool of four projectionists, collaboratively scheduled based on availability.

Unit Hours

Variable, primarily evenings Thursday-Saturday during academic year (no shifts during summer)

Unit Location

Marquee Theater, Union South

Robin Schmoldt

Hiring Condition

Due to complexity of training, a one-year minimum commitment is strongly preferred

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $16.00 to $16.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/

Job Duties:

Serve as professional technical staff at film screenings in The Marquee Theater at Union South

Operate DCP system & Crestron panel for digital projection of DCPs, Blu-rays, DVDs, computers, and other content formats

Provide general event production support including microphone array setup/teardown and basic venue lighting pre-sets

Assist event hosts with any necessary setup or breakdown

Manage inbound and outbound content traffic: check-in, inspect, and test all media thoroughly before use and return ship as requested afterwards

Document events and media through the completion of screening and check-in reports

General upkeep of the projection booth and booth equipment

Participate in ongoing training on all Marquee equipment

Support peer-to-peer training of new projectionists and assist in updating projectionist training materials

Attend regular staff meetings with Film Advisor (Supervisor) and other projectionists

Maintain regular email and in-person communication between Advisor, WUD Film Facilities Associate Director, and other projectionists regarding your areas of responsibility

Actively manage a Google Doc spreadsheet as a means of communicating availability for scheduling

Employ basic problem-solving/troubleshooting skills but know to seek assistance when necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be able to work with minimum direct supervision

Must be able to work well with customers, co-workers, and supervisors

Experience with WUD Film Committee and film programming is preferred

Dueto complexity of training, a one-year commitment is preferred

Must have regular night and weekend schedule availability during the academic year (no summer shifts) and comfort with long shifts (5+ hours long)

Shifts are primarily on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings with occasional shifts at other days/times

Student Status

To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or high school (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003
- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email hrc.edu.

Advertised: November 03, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: November 11, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time