SAS Media Studies Film Office Tech Assistant

The New School•New York, NY

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks Student Assistants in the Media Studies Film Office within the Making Center. Parsons Making Center is a collection of more than 70,000 sq. ft. of labs, shops, studios, and open workspaces that provide curricular support for making across a broad range of mediums and disciplines and supports experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The student assistant should be a personable, proactive, detail-oriented individual who will become integral to the daily workings of the facilities within the Making Center, with the ability to learn new skills and technologies as needed. Duties entail assisting students and faculty with the checkout of tools/equipment, monitoring making spaces, assisting Managers and Technicians with daily processes and projects, and keeping the facilities clean and orderly. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. WORK MODE On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.

Responsibilities

Cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment and a respectful shop culture for students, faculty, and staff.
Provide a high level of customer service, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and attitude in all interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
Report for shift on time and review priority tasks with the supervisor
Monitor patrons entering and exiting the shop space and be ready and available to assist them
Provide information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding department services, policies, and procedures
Perform basic reception duties including greeting visitors and answering phone calls professionally and courteously
Assist students and faculty with reservations and equipment requests
Assist Making Center Staff with shop upkeep, organization, and maintenance including:
Student Film Office Techs: Support Film Office managers with Film Office duties by maintaining film equipment and resources
Assist faculty and students with equipment.
Work with additional online resources including (websites, web-based platforms
Assist with on-site check ins and checkouts of camera and grip equipment
Student Classroom Student Assistants: Attend all class or assigned workshops sessions- Classroom Technicians will have to arrive early to checkout equipment, and stay to the end of class to pack and return equipment.
support faculty and students in use of Film Office equipment.
Perform tasks to assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various machinery
Perform regular upkeep of shops and spaces to maintain organization and cleanliness
Complete special projects as assigned
Participate in training sessions and staff meetings