Film Center, Film and Video Cage Student Worker

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Position summary: Circulate film and video production and post-production resources to meet the educational demands of
four academic film and video programs within the JHU-MICA Film centre.

Position responsibilities:

• Administer the check-in and check-out of JHU-MICA Film Centre production equipment and facilities

• Maintain, and troubleshoot video & film production equipment

• Use online checkout system (WebCheckout) to track production equipment and facility usage

• Assist faculty and students with on-site production and post-production needs.

• Provide technical and classroom support as needed

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

• Outgoing demeanor; proactive problem-solving nature

• Customer service or sales experience

• Computer skills, including basic troubleshooting of computers and peripherals.

• Experience handling high-end camera and A/V equipment

• Willingness and ability to learn lab-monitoring techniques

Valued skills and experience:

• Proficiency in video production. Experience with 16mm film a plus.

• Experience and knowledge of a variety of prosumer to professional camera equipment.

• Proficiency in Digital Video, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Media

• Encoder.

• Self-directed, well organized, with excellent communication and social skills

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

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MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.