What are the responsibilities and job description for the NY Event Assistant position at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
Description
Department : Member Relations, Global Outreach, and Awards Administration
Reports to : Director, Member Relations and Global Outreach
Job Type : Part-time - Regular
Job Classification : Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location : New York
Summary / Objective :
The Academy NY Event Assistant will support Academy membership screenings and special events in New York. The primary responsibilities are to assist with front-of-house operations, including ticket management, ushering, and customer service. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure. Previous experience in a theater setting and working with vendors is preferred, but not required.
Expected hours are between 4-12 per week.
Essential Functions of the Job :
- Assist with front-of-house operations, including ticket distribution and ushering.
- Provide excellent customer service to Academy members and guests.
- Assist with tech checks and support the Production Lead as needed.
- Help with hospitality set-up and post-screening events.
- Ensure safety accessibility protocols are followed at all times.
Required Competencies :
Required Vaccination : Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception : Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.
Compensation : The expected salary for this role is $25.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered may be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Position Requirements
Full-Time / Part-Time
Part-Time
Position
NY Event Assistant
Location
New York
About the Organization
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
EOE Statement
The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy's commitment to diversity.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $25
