Introduction

Hayy Jameel is Jeddah’s dedicated home for the arts. It is developed and managed by Art Jameel. Hayy references an Arabic word for neighbourhood, denoting the convivial and collaborative nature of the complex and its intent on bringing together a wide range of creative disciplines in one destination. It is the place where you meet artists from diverse backgrounds. It is a community of creatives, a home dedicated for the artists and art lovers!

A major component of Hayy Jameel is its central cinema complex Hayy Cinema (Inaugurated in December 2022), designed to be a leading picture house for Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on international independent cinema, Arab (including Saudi) filmmaking, documentaries and film events.. The objective of Hayy Cinema is to provide a platform for Saudi filmmakers to research, learn, produce and show their films and for audiences to experience high quality regional and international independent film. We strive to create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for film lovers of all ages.

Art Jameel is looking for a passionate and motivated Cinema Intern to support the day-to-day operations of Hayy Cinema. This role includes assisting with event planning, audience engagement, film screenings, promotional activities, and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates are film enthusiasts with strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to learn more about the entertainment industry.

· Opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and gain practical experience within an internationally renowned arts organisation

· Exposure to multiple leading creative organisations in Saudi Arabia 

· Opportunity to hone public speaking and, front-facing skills 

· Gain knowledge about art etiquette and art work presentation 

Accountability 

Reports to Head of Cinema and Cinema Coordinator

• Assist with the setup and coordination of film screenings and special events

• Support marketing efforts, including social media, flyer distribution, and email outreach

• Greet and guide guests, ensuring a positive audience experience

• Help manage ticketing, concessions, and customer service during showtimes

• Perform general administrative tasks and maintain theater cleanliness

• Collaborate with staff on programming and promotional strategies

• Conduct research on films, filmmakers, or industry trends as needed

• Provide support with technical equipment and AV setup (training provided)

• Provide a high level of welcoming support and care to artists and companies collaborating with Hayy Cinema. 

• Willing to provide support in coordinating tasks with other departments in Hayy Jameel . 
• Previous experience in an arts or complimentary environment 
• Fully computer literate and numerate 
• A professional appearance and the social skills necessary to deal with a range of audiences 
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure with good time management and organisational expertise.
• Energetic, creative team player with a high level of enthusiasm 
• Willingness to work flexibly which will require some evening and weekend work 
• Excellent time management and attention to detail .
• Passionate about cinema and the arts in general.
• Understanding of good customer service .
• Understanding of MS Office packages and Venue Management programme/softwares.
• Understanding of participation, creative learning and engaging with diverse communities. 
• This role could include out of office hours duties, such as evening meetings and events. These are considered to be part of your core commitment to Hayy Jameel. 
• There will be no overtime payments, but time off in lieu of significant extra working hours may be taken with prior agreement of your line manager. 
• The job description outlines the duties required of this post to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time. This will not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility outlined. 

Working days: 5 days each week; including Friday and Saturday (when required).

• · University student or recent graduate
• · Available full-time during the internship
•  Strong communications (English and Arabic – verbal and written) skills and a   positive and welcoming attitude.
• · Excellent time management and organisation skills
• · Passion for arts and arts education
• · Saudi Nationals or Saudi residency holders
• · Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written)