Program and Media Assistant

The Programs and Media Assistant is a part time position reporting to the Director of Education. The Programs + Media Assistant will ensure smooth day to day operations of our Workshops by overseeing equipment inventory and organization, technology updates and troubleshooting, and maintaining student files. The Assistant will be on site during workshops and oversee youth check-in/out; the assistant may occasionally be required to chaperone field trips or assist in the classroom.

Hours

This is a part time, non-exempt position with a possibility of additional hours during high demand seasons. During our workshop terms, applicants must be available Tuesday-Thursday 2:30-6:30pm and Saturdays 9am-4:30pm approximately February-May and September-December. Outside of these months, there will be a guarantee of 15-20 hours during our regular office hours of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Tasks will include:

Programs:

- Oversee student check-in and check-out following safety protocols

- Coordinate with faculty to ensure they have all equipment necessary for their lessons

- Assists in classrooms and on field trips as needed

Media

- Conduct software updates, license renewals, and app installations

- Maintain the organization and naming convention of active student files

- Ensure student files backed up weekly and shared at the end of the term

- Maintain and update "how to" guides and "one sheets" on standards of use

- Troubleshoot generic computer and printer malfunctions

- Maintain the organization system of the equipment room

- Oversee equipment inventory ensuring records are up to date

- Prepare equipment check outs and process returns, noting and following up on any damages or missing items

- Ensure all workshops have the necessary equipment prior to the first class date

- Process new equipment and assist with decommissioning older equipment

- Troubleshoot general equipment malfunctions, conduct simple repairs, and advocate for larger repairs or purchases as needed

- Assist with printing photographs and artwork for exhibitions, special events, and outreach as needed

The ideal Programs and Media Assistant is organized, detail oriented, and a self sufficient troubleshooter. Prior experience working with youth ages 10-18 is required.

- Must have experience with Apple computers and software, Adobe Creative Suite, Airtable, and Google Drive

- Must have knowledge of digital photography and film equipment

- Experience with large format printers is a plus

- Ability to drive a large passenger vehicle is a plus

The ideal candidate has an interest in media arts and or/ arts education. Candidates should be organized and motivated, and be comfortable with working with youth in a community-based setting. Finally, candidates should have a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives, and experiences, and will create a welcoming environment for all youth.