What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Technical Assistant position at NYFA?
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision from the Equipment Manager and Sr Director of Operations & Administration, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Technical Assistant I (TA I) will provide hands on assistance with the safe operation of technical equipment for classes, film shoots, events, and other day-to-day responsibilities to ensure the successful operation of the institution.
In this position as Film Equipment Technical Assistant:
- Experience with camera knowledge: Sony FS5, RED Komodo, RED V-Raptor, Arri SR-2, Arri Alexa, Panavision.
- Experience with audio knowledge: Zoom Recorders, Sound Device MixPre 6-II, Wireless Lavaliers, Sennheiser
- Bachelors Degree in related field. Experience may substitute for required education up to 4 years.
HOURS: Part Time position with Flexible Hours
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Offer technical assistance to students on NYFA projects and class exercises and ensure their proper and safe use of equipment.
- Work as additional film crew on certain workshops. (Crew Positions: DP, AC, Sound Mixer, Boom Operator, Grip, Gaffer, AD, Producer, Editor, Driver, D.I.T, Production Assistant (PA))
- Label and deliver media.
- Safely pack, test and deliver film equipment to and from locations.
- Set up, assist and film school events.
- Support Equipment Staff.
- Support Administrative staff with facilities and operations needs.
- Reinforce general and specific safety procedures.
- Maintaining attitude of positivity and efficiency during class exercises.
- Other duties as assigned by Equipment Management, Operations Management or Senior Management.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
- Camera and Audio knowledge.
- Grip & Electric experience required.
- Knowledge of A/V equipment.
- Broad knowledge of the industry and professional related experience.
- General classroom, equipment and on-set safety and etiquette.
- Knowledge in problem solving/troubleshooting in time sensitive situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds including student, faculty and staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to meet and serve the public, both in person and by telephone, tactfully and effectively.
- Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
- Understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to analyze and present complex data.
- Ethical / Honest - evidence of the practice of a high-level confidentiality.
- Service and Action oriented does what it takes to meet the expectations of customers.
- Collaborative enlists information from all sources to ensure the best solution to an issue.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATION:
- Bachelors Degree in related field. Experience may substitute for required education up to 4 years.
- Experience providing technical support on film shoots and/or art events required.
- Experience with assisting with zoom setup in a higher education setting.
- Experience working in a higher education, academic setting.
- Experience working in a fast pace, multi-tasking, results drive environment with attention to detail.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Valid Drivers License preferred.
- Experience driving cargo vans, box trucks or lift gate trucks preferred.
New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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