Video Cage Assistant, JHU/MICA Film Center

Maryland Institute College of Art • Baltimore, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Video Cage Assistant supports the Video Cage Coordinator in implementing the academic planning goals of the JHU and MICA film programs within the equipment cage. The assistant provides frontline equipment checkout, basic technical support, training assistance, and supervises student workers during shifts. This position reports to TSS, works closely with the JHU and MICA Film Centre Co‑Directors, and collaborates with other departments and offices at MICA and JHU.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Direct experience in advanced video, film and sound production.
• Proficiency in audio field recording
• Experience with Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, AVID Media Composer, AVID ProTools.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Self-directed, well organized, with excellent communication and social skills.
• Ability to set priorities, delegate, motivate and communicate objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff; ability to interact with a wide variety of constituencies in and out of the Film Centre
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates must successfully complete a satisfactory background check.
• Will require a flexible schedule with day and evening shifts as needed.
• Will require overtime as needed.
• Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing online reservation system
• Experience with 16mm film
• Experience in post-production, sound mixing and color grading
• Strong supervisory, management and administrative skills

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day operation of the equipment cage during scheduled part‑time shifts.
• Create and maintain a positive, service oriented environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist the Video Cage Coordinator and Film Centre Co‑Directors in implementing programmatic goals with an emphasis on operational collaboration.
• Follow and help enforce cage equipment access policy; assess and confirm user eligibility in the online reservation system.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for common film equipment and workflows for students, faculty, and staff; escalate advanced inquiries.
• Supervise and train student employees and work‑study staff during shifts; assign and monitor tasks.
• Deliver basic instructional workshops, orientations, and hands‑on demos for equipment use as needed.
• Support processes for technological planning and day‑to‑day management within the Cage that align with academic program missions and maximize resources.
• Implement and communicate operational policy and procedures that support Film Centre goals; refer policy changes to the Video Cage Coordinator and Co‑Directors.
• Participate in staff training delivery on film skills, best practices, and safety to maximize service to faculty and students.
• Maintain accurate inventories and log equipment status and repairs; notify the Production and Post Production Manager, Centre leadership, and program directors of equipment issues or access limitations.
• Ensure Film Centre users are trained on safety and equipment‑specific procedures prior to checkout; track completion of required training.
• Assist with development and maintenance of online documentation for equipment, including short guides and the Film Centre website entries regarding access, policy, and procedures.
• Provide tier one support for production and post production facilities; escalate more complex technical or policy issues to the Video Cage Coordinator or Production staff.
• Assist with equipment staging for classes and productions and participate in periodic inventory audits.
• Support long term capital planning by providing usage and condition feedback to the Video Cage Coordinator and Co‑Directors when requested.

Benefits

• MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level