What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Production Staff position at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies?
NOTE: This application is for a part-time, non-residential (live off campus), seasonal staff position beginning early May through late October 2025
The Omega Seasonal Team Experience
Omega’s seasonal team experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning oriented environment.
We seek individuals who are professional and committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission , who can live in community harmoniously, and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal Staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. The work and customer service that they provide are an integral part of their time here. Every interaction staff have with fellow team members, participants, teachers, and colleagues are at the heart of creating the Omega experience.
Summary
The Video Production Assistant is responsible for supporting the Digital Media Department in the preparation, recording, organizing, and editing of digital content on the Omega campus. Types of content include live events, interviews, teaching videos, musical performances and more.
Primary duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepare camera and lighting gear for film shoots, disassemble and organize gear for storage. Operate B Camera during film shoots. Organize media assets across internal server, cloud based storage, and external hard drives.
Compensation
Non-residential seasonal staff work full-time or part-time between early May and late October. They receive a compensation package that includes:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.
Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
The Omega Seasonal Team Experience
Omega’s seasonal team experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning oriented environment.
- Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.
- Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events.
- Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities .
We seek individuals who are professional and committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission , who can live in community harmoniously, and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal Staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. The work and customer service that they provide are an integral part of their time here. Every interaction staff have with fellow team members, participants, teachers, and colleagues are at the heart of creating the Omega experience.
Summary
The Video Production Assistant is responsible for supporting the Digital Media Department in the preparation, recording, organizing, and editing of digital content on the Omega campus. Types of content include live events, interviews, teaching videos, musical performances and more.
Primary duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prepare camera and lighting gear for film shoots, disassemble and organize gear for storage. Operate B Camera during film shoots. Organize media assets across internal server, cloud based storage, and external hard drives.
- Responsible for the safe transfer and storage of all footage.
- Ensure equipment is charged and properly stored before and after every shoot.
- Operate and maintain proper levels and calibration of cameras, recorders and other production equipment.
- Able to move 50 lbs.
- Communicates Effectively
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Inclusion
- Problem Solving / Critical Thinking
- Organized, self-motivated and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong time and project management skills
- Familiarity with cameras, lighting, sound recording and ancillary production gear
- Able to work with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite)
- Knowledge of web apps and social media platforms including Vimeo, Zoom, Facebook and Youtube.
- Familiarity with Google Drive
- Proficient computer skills; Mac and Microsoft Windows
- Experience creating, editing, and publishing online videos is a plus
- Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions
- Frequently move items that weigh 50 pounds for various needs
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Must be able to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions
- Must be able to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range
- Responsible for the safe transfer and storage of all footage.
- Ensure equipment is charged and properly stored before and after every shoot.
- Operate and maintain proper levels and calibration of cameras, recorders and other production equipment.
Compensation
Non-residential seasonal staff work full-time or part-time between early May and late October. They receive a compensation package that includes:
- Hourly wage (this varies by position and is at minimum above New York State minimum wage).
- One delicious meal during each work shift
- Access to Omega’s team member benefits
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.
Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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