Equipment Cage Supervisor
Equipment Cage Supervisor
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Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: GMU Worker
Job Category:PartTime / Hourly Wage
Job Type:PartTime
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 postproduction (cinematography editing and sound) and screenwriting; 2) coordinate (and cocoordinate) 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:
ThePartTime Equipment Cage Supervisor is a nonstudent wage positionresponsible 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 Programs 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 inclass 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:
- Provide event support for the Visiting Filmmakers Series the Production Fair and the Mason Film Festival. This can include but is not limited to AV support to screen films/clips event recording and photography and other production duties as assigned.
Training Support:
- Support the technical staffs production of program training videos aimed at augmenting and reinforcing technical skills that students are learning in the classroom. This includes drafting scripts providing production support and developing ideas for future content; and
- Train student support staff in equipment cage processes policies and best practices as well as develop their understanding of the equipment they support.
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- 2 year(s) of freelance experience working in technical onset roles (particularly in the camera lighting and/or sound departments);
- Ability to articulate advanced production concepts in easytounderstand demonstrations and lessons; and
- Must be able to lift/move 50lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in television production independent film production in production and postproduction roles;
- Demonstrated experience in live event production;
- Membership in WIFV (Women in Film and Video) TIVA (Television Internet and Video Association of DC) VPA (Virginia Production Alliance) and/or DCS (Digital Cinema Society); and
- Experience working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration applicants must apply for theEquipment Cage Supervisor at 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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
