Theatre Arts, CSUSB MoCap Studio, Production and Performance - Student Assistant

CSUSB•San Bernardino, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Student Assistant supports production objectives for the CSUSB MoCap Studio in partnership with the Department of Theatre Arts, Music, and the XReal Lab during the 2026–2027 academic year. The position works under the direction of the Artistic Director of the CSUSB Motion Capture Studio (“The Volume”) and key MIT and XReal team members. The work is on campus only; student employees are not eligible to telecommute. Schedules may vary according to business needs, with occasional evening and weekend work to support departmental activities, special events, and other university functions. Applicants must be admitted or registered as a CSU student, maintain a 2.0 GPA or greater each semester and cumulatively, and be enrolled at least half-time at CSUSB (six undergraduate units or three graduate units). International students must be enrolled full-time (12 undergraduate units or six graduate units). Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and provide a Social Security card for payroll. The position is part-time, temporary, and seasonal. The anticipated hiring range is $16.90–$17.50 per hour. A background check may be required, and possession of a valid driver's license may be required.

Requirements

Ability to learn and perform assigned work.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels.
Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
Admission or registration as a CSU student.
Maintain a 2.0 GPA or greater per semester and cumulatively.
Enroll at least half-time at CSUSB: six units for undergraduate students or three units for graduate students. International students must enroll full-time: 12 undergraduate units or six graduate units.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Provide a Social Security card for payroll.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or basic experience in theatre, film, animation, music, game development, digital media, extended reality (XR), computer science, or a related discipline.
Basic experience with motion capture, performance capture, virtual production, immersive media, or audiovisual production.
Familiarity with video, audio, animation, or motion-capture editing software.
Basic experience setting up, operating, or troubleshooting cameras, computers, audiovisual equipment, or other production technology.
Basic experience with production coordination, scheduling, file organization, inventory management, or digital asset tracking.
Previous participation in collaborative creative, technical, research, or performance-based projects.
Interest in developing skills across artistic, technical, and administrative areas of studio production.
Ability to maintain accurate schedules, production records, and asset-tracking documentation.
Equivalent combinations of coursework, volunteer work, personal projects, and other relevant experience may be considered; applicants are not expected to have experience in every preferred area.