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Equipment Cage Supervisor 10002199
Fairfax, VA
Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Opening on : Feb 10 2025
Add to favorites Favorited View favorites Department : Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification : GMU Worker
Job Category : Part-Time / Hourly Wage
Job Type : Part-Time
Location : Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type : On Site Required
Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check : Yes
About the Department :
The organizational objective / mission for the Film and Video Studies program is 1) offer courses leading to a BA in Film and Video offering concentrations in directing and producing, production and post-production (cinematography, editing, and sound), and screenwriting; 2) coordinate (and co-coordinate) a series of public film screenings, student showcases, and visiting artist speakers series; and 3) support a cohesive faculty and staff to carry out objectives 1 and 2.
About the Position :
The Part-Time Equipment Cage Supervisor is a non-student wage position responsible for supporting and building our video production equipment rental program. The Equipment Cage Supervisor is responsible for training student workers as well as demoing equipment to film students during equipment checkout.
As part of the Film and Video Studies Program’s technical staff, the Equipment Cage Supervisor will also be responsible for supporting program events, including the Visiting Filmmakers Series, Production Fairs, and the Mason Film Festival.
The Equipment Cage Supervisor will also help produce video training materials to augment the technical training that students receive during in-class instruction.
This position is ideal for individuals interested in maintaining an active freelance career in the film and television industry, and also developing the next generation of filmmaking professionals.
Responsibilities : Equipment Cage :
- Help manage and coordinate 1000 pieces of video production equipment for 200 students producing 150 films per year; and
- Support classroom instruction of equipment by ensuring faculty have proper equipment needed for class.
Event Support :
Training Support :
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Instructions to Applicants :
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Equipment Cage Supervisor at https : / / jobs.gmu.edu / . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume.
Posting Open Date : February 10, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by : February 28, 2025
Open Until Filled : Yes