Classroom Media and Film Production Equipment Support Staff (Part-Time-Overhire)

Primary Responsibilities: 

 Film camera courses, student scenes, and campus performances as assigned   

• Mentor and support Student Worker Camera Assistants   
• Equipment and room operation support in classroom, performance spaces, and occasional off-site locations, including lighting, projection, sound and any other necessary AV set up and/or filming needs   
• Serve as support for courses, students, and instructors, while working in a collaborative office environment    
• Foster a collaborative, professional environment where students are supported and challenged   
• Other duties as assigned  

 Required Skills and Abilities  

• Demonstrated experience in film/video production  
• Ability to supervise and mentor students on set and in post-production environments   
• Strong organizational and communication skills   
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for productions.  

 Qualifications: 

• Minimum 1 year of professional/educational film or media production experience   
• Experience in camera operation, lighting, sound  
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality. 

Production Support   

• Serve in active production roles as needed and assigned by the Lead Film & Production Editing Staff Member, including. 
• Camera Operator   
• Location Sound Mixer   
• Boom Operator  
• Lighting and other camera support (changing lenses, batteries, pulling focus, slating takes)  
• Support, advise, and mentor student crews on set   
• Equipment transportation  

Position Information: 

• The regular schedule for this role is during the weekday and daytime hours. 20 hours per week. This is subject to change based on department needs. 
• The pay range for this position is $19-$21 hours per week. 
• This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check 

Diversity and Qualifications:   

AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.