Studio Associate

The New York Public Library • New York, NY

13h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is looking for a talented Studio Associate to join the Technology Training Programs team to support program operations and help New Yorkers achieve their creative ambitions at our recording studio. The Technology Training Programs department offers tech classes in more than 80 libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.This position is for someone interested in assisting with the operations of a community studio and contributing to community development through tech education. The ideal candidate will support programs for adult learners of diverse cultures and experiences using the studio to tell their stories creatively.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Complete the studio orientation process
• At least one year of experience with audio, video, or photography production technology and pro-grade equipment and/or an educational background in media production
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational administrative skills including fluency in email and Google Suite
• Interest and aptitude to learn new productivity tools and workflows if not familiar: Slack, AirTable, Asana, Notion, Jira, Confluence
• Familiarity with video and audio hardware, including microphones, mixing consoles, HD photo and video cameras, and lighting
• Familiarity with music production software including Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Reaper and/ or Adobe Audition

Responsibilities

• Help facilitate studio operations such as: providing administrative support, assisting studio technicians during studio sessions, problem solving technical issues in session, conducting equipment inventory, and participating in studio maintenance/repair projects in tandem with studio staff
• Provide one-on-one support to patrons working on projects in the studio, media workstations, or labs
• Facilitate materials circulation and processing, including equipment and device loans checkout and lending
• Communicate studio procedures to library patrons, including studio booking, equipment handling, and space use
• Conduct patron studio assessments as part of the Studio Access Track program and process new library cards, including some data entry
• Assist with coverage of studio recording sessions as needed
• Help facilitate educational programming and special events related to studios
• Support ad hoc projects in tandem with studio staff
• Brainstorm media center projects and innovations as part of an adaptive, creative team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED