Video Lab Instructor

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Works under the direction of the Teen Learning Lab Manager to lead the implementation of instructional workshops and crash courses that introduce students to video and photo production concepts. Creates and schedules programming and events to engage students and facilitate student-driven initiatives by encouraging involvement of students in the space. Evaluates programming and other special initiatives, such as summer camps and community outreach. Develops Cloud90l procedures for student access and allocation of project storage in the Video Lab. Manages materials and other inventory for regular and special programming such as summer camps and strategic partnership projects. Optimizes Cloud90l operations by implementing and evaluating hardware/software to make sure all programs are up-to-date. Works with students, community stakeholders, and library staff in outreach activities. Engages and coordinates with Educational Liaison Coordinator regarding the incorporation of Cloudg0l services with local school district academic standards. Creates, displays, and provides tours of Cloud90l to educate prospective students, parents, teachers, and funders on project-based learning experiences and project outcomes. Conducts needs assessments to identify teen needs in order to create services, programs, and increase Cloud90l teen engagement. Constructs and executes video production and photo program curriculum and metrics for Cloud90l. Collaborates with Cloud90l Manager on activities, including personnel matters, reporting/statistics and training, and creating goals and plans for improvements to the overall program. Attends professional trainings and workshops on opportunities related to youth services to strengthen program quality and identify new ways to cultivate positive relationships between staff and teens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Video Production, Digital Media, and or Photography
• Three (3) years of related experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Program required
• Video Editing and special effects experience required

Nice To Haves

• Professional production experience in dealing with recording video and audio for digital platforms
• Experience working with teenagers ages 13-18) from various backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of instructional workshops and crash courses that introduce students to video and photo production concepts.
• Create and schedule programming and events to engage students and facilitate student-driven initiatives.
• Evaluate programming and other special initiatives, such as summer camps and community outreach.
• Develop Cloud90l procedures for student access and allocation of project storage in the Video Lab.
• Manage materials and other inventory for regular and special programming.
• Optimize Cloud90l operations by implementing and evaluating hardware/software.
• Work with students, community stakeholders, and library staff in outreach activities.
• Engage and coordinate with Educational Liaison Coordinator regarding the incorporation of Cloudg0l services with local school district academic standards.
• Create, display, and provide tours of Cloud90l to educate prospective students, parents, teachers, and funders.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify teen needs in order to create services, programs, and increase Cloud90l teen engagement.
• Construct and execute video production and photo program curriculum and metrics for Cloud90l.
• Collaborate with Cloud90l Manager on activities, including personnel matters, reporting/statistics and training, and creating goals and plans for improvements to the overall program.
• Attend professional trainings and workshops on opportunities related to youth services.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level