A/V Crew

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.  
  
  

Seasonal Staff Commitment  

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 Audio Visual department serves the Omega campus in three capacities: Audio Visual Production of workshops and concerts, Audio Recording for Archive and online content, and Video/Web production.  Each of these teams works both independently and in collaboration with each other and the rest of the Omega community. 

Audio Visual personnel work directly with visiting faculty.  We are the “eyes and ears” in the classroom.   Due to this high visibility on campus, all candidates should be confident, neatly presentable and be able to maintain a calm disposition when things go wrong. All candidates should be strong communicators and confident speaking in public.

The AV team facilitates all audio-visual equipment needs for catalog workshops, campus entertainment, staff programming and staff functions. The AV team works as a division of the Event Services Department and works closely with People and Culture, and Operations. 

The AV team audio records about 30% of the catalog workshops, making the content available online and to the faculty as needed.  

The Video/Web team works closely with the Marketing and Programming departments.  They videotape and live-stream selected programs.  They also conduct faculty video interviews and create B-roll for promotional purposes. Behind the scenes the Video/Web team spends significant time reviewing, editing and transforming material into web content. 

Essential Functions
•    The Recording shift hours are reflective of the workshop demands and will start a half hour earlier and end a half hour later than the schedule defined by the faculty. Not all workshop hours are the same so this is a case by case basis.
•    Operate motor vehicles
•    Responsible for the set up, removal, operation and maintenance of all audio-visual equipment in the catalog and staff workshop spaces.   
•    Cleaning Equipment and maintaining Inventory of Equipment & Supplies.
•    Work with A/V Manager and Supervisor to co-ordinate and facilitate classroom changeovers and upcoming events.
•    Pick up and drop off department related packages.
•    Assist Recording Supervisor with recording operations, duplication, preparations, administration and the delivery of audio sales
•    Communicate via phone and email with the AV management team and other Omega departments on shift.
•    Other duties as required by supervisor
•    Operate motor vehicles when needed
•    Occasionally lift/carry/move heavy items
•    Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Requirements
•    Basic knowledge of live audio set up and recording, and stage lighting is required. 
•    Working experience or have a willingness and capability to learn the following:  multi channel mixing consoles; musical, vocal and wireless microphones; slide, overhead and LCD projectors; TV’s and VCR’s; live stage setup with house system and stage monitors; basic stage lighting.  
•    Comfortable and confident when engaging an audience or being on stage with faculty - in front of an audience. 
•    Basic Computer Knowledge
•    Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual
•    Excellent interpersonal skills
•    Team player
•    Alignment with Omega’s mission, goals, and core values
•    Valid driver’s license

Useful Skills

General Administration or Office Management, Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PhotoShop, Web Design, Pro-Tools, Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro Studio, Flash), Theater Experience (Lighting, Acting, Stage Design, Sound), Audio & Video Engineering (recording and editing),  Film & Video Production (any aspect), Television Production (any aspect), Sound Reinforcement Experience, Serious Musician (any genre),  live or radio DJ.

Physical Requirements
•    Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally 
•    Be comfortable with heights, on top of a 20ft ladder
•    Ability to stand for long periods on occasion
•    Ability to sit for long periods
•    Ability to navigate a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions
•    Valid driver’s license

Additional Requirements

A basic knowledge of live audio set up and recording, and stage lighting is required. Candidates should have working experience or have a willingness and capability to learn the following:  multi channel mixing consoles; musical, vocal and wireless microphones; slide, overhead and LCD projectors; TV’s and VCR’s; live stage setup with house system and stage monitors; basic stage lighting.  Broadcast quality studio sound and lighting working in concert with Camera operators. Neat appearance and articulate communication skills.  The ability to receive direction and self motivate. Applicants must be comfortable and confident when engaging an audience or being on stage with faculty - in front of an audience. Must be able to carry 50 to 100 pounds with ease and be comfortable with heights, on top of a 20ft ladder.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. 

Compensation  

Seasonal staff work full-time for six months, between late-April through the end of October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes:   

• Wage   
• Indoor housing  
• Three delicious meals per day in our mostly vegetarian Dining Hall   
• Access to Omega’s team member benefits   

*This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.   

Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.

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.