Film Equipment Lab Technician - Theatre and Film

Bowling Green State University•Main Campus (BG), OH

About The Position

The Film Equipment Lab Technician administers film equipment and supplies in the Wolfe Center Film Equipment Lab for the Department of Theatre and Film. The role supports students and faculty with equipment needs, reservations, checkouts, returns, maintenance, troubleshooting, and inventory. The technician also prepares equipment for class demonstrations, helps maintain consumable supplies, supervises production spaces outside scheduled class meeting times, and provides advice or instruction to student users when appropriate. The position works under the direction of the faculty Film Lab Manager and performs other duties as assigned in accordance with programmatic needs. Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter describing prior film or video production experience and/or relevant coursework. Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an employment and educational environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Applicants may request accommodations under the ADA Amendments Act by contacting the university’s Office of Human Resources. BGSU is an E-Verify employer; hires must provide acceptable original identification documents for employment eligibility verification through the Federal I-9 process.

Requirements

Be a full-time student in good standing.
Have working knowledge of video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and audio recording tools.
Be competent in office programs, including Excel and Word.
Be willing to work with fellow students, faculty, and staff.
Be able to do moderate lifting.
Be motivated and able to work independently.
Be a clear communicator and able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Serve students and faculty in support of film equipment needs.
Place and fulfill film equipment reservations.
Review film equipment upon checkout and return.
Maintain film equipment through basic repairs and cleaning.
Prepare film equipment for in-class demonstrations.
Check inventory for issues and perform troubleshooting.
Ensure consistent stock of consumables to meet program needs.
Supervise production spaces outside scheduled class meeting times.
Provide advice, consultation, or instruction to student users where appropriate.
Make recommendations for acquisitions to meet program needs.
Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with programmatic needs, under the direction of the faculty Film Lab Manager.