Productions Assistant
Productions Assistant
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Job Description
Position: Productions Assistant
Location: Conestoga College Various Campuses (work may occasionally be required or permitted at other locations or remotely)
Time Requirement: Up to 20 hours per week (some evenings and weekends may be required)
Reporting to: Productions Specialist
Hourly Wage: $21.15
Revised: May 2023
Company Overview
Conestoga Students Incorporated (CSI) was founded in 1973 and is the official student association representing more than 21000 students at all Conestoga College campuses. All full-time fee-paying students are the owners and customers of CSI and we are dedicated to serving the students to the best of our ability.
CSIs mission is to enhance student satisfaction and success by providing a variety of student services at a cost justified by the results. To achieve this mission we are working to ensure students have access to skills development.
Why Join Us
CSI is a team of enthusiastic individuals ready to assist students in their academic and professional ventures. CSI is committed to supporting its team members every step of the way through active coaching and opportunities to develop the necessary skills for all professional fields.
- CSIs student employees also have access to:
- Competitive wages
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid time off to observe culturally significant events
- Discounts at our food services outlets
- Employee engagement activities
For more information on what we do and the services we offer please check out our website at: Overview
The Productions Assistant provides support to CSIs Productions team by providing technical assistance for student activities and events at the multiple Conestoga College campuses and satellite campuses. This position reports directly to the Productions Specialist. In carrying out the duties of this position a great deal of responsibility is exercised with final overview by the Productions Specialist. It is also important that the Productions Assistant works extremely closely with the Events team to ensure that they are up to date on the basic overall production efforts for CSIs events.
You will learn to:
- Utilize industry-standard production equipment on location to support various CSI departments
- Distribute digital/web content across multiple platforms ensuring that the formats comply with the latest production industry standards
- Contribute to the planning and preparation of live events mobile systems and web productions that adhere to industry standards and regulations
- Ensure technical quality of production recording and broadcasting through monitoring and maintaining resources equipment and implementing protocols aligning with industry standards
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in live hybrid or remote delivery of events. This includes planning the implementation of AV for in-person student activities events and filming/streaming hybrid events
- Help with execution of online stream-based content through use of programs and software such as OBS Twitch Zoom etc.
- Support CSI regular programming ranging from running small-scale productions to large-scale shows and concerts
- Maintain the audio and visual equipment and storage spaces
- Assist with day-to-day event needs including set-up and tear down
Other General Duties
- Work in accordance with corporate by-laws policies and procedures particularly to the CSI Mission Statement
- Adhere strictly to health & safety laws policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality for business practices
- Work in an organized manner where detail accuracy and confidentiality are critical
- Mandatory attendance at CSI related training days
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
This position spends long hours standing and walking for event preparation and execution. Lifting of supplies and materials up to 30lbs will also be required from time to time.
Environmental Conditions
This position performs work primarily in busy open areas. Travel between campuses and other locations is required as needed. Some work may be required after office hours and on weekends.
Sensory Demands
This position may at times be subject to loud noises and bright lights while working at events.
Mental Demands
This position is expected to manage and meet multiple competing deadlines which can cause significant stress. The incumbent also deals with a wide variety of people on various issues.
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a full-time program at Conestoga College and be a fee-paying student
- Preference will be given to those in a program related to graphic design or a related field
- Candidates must also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Possession of a high-performance computer capable of running industry-leading graphic design software/programming
- Current knowledge of and experience with industry-leading software and programming (especially Adobe Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign)
- Access to Adobe Creative Suite
- A creative mind with proven ability to develop new design concepts graphics/layouts
- Ability to balance multiple competing priorities while maintaining quality of work and meeting deadlines
- Consistent and reliable access to a stable internet connection
Student Eligibility
All students in this position must:
- Be in a full-time degree diploma or certificate program at Conestoga College
- Maintain a full-time course load. Part-time studies may be allowed for students who are registered with Accessibility Services and require a reduced load
- For Spring term positions (May to August) students must be returning to full-time studies in the Fall term in order to be eligible.
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number
International students must also:
- Hold a valid Canadian study permit that allows on-campus employment
- Adhere to all requirements stated on their study permit
- Adhere to all Canadian student visa requirements
How to Apply
Instructions
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply through the Conestoga Students Inc. website at providing all of the above Application Materials. If you are an international student please also provide a copy of your Study Permit allowing for on-campus employment during the upcoming term.
Accessibility Diversity & Inclusion
Conestoga Students Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment without regard to any prohibited ground of discrimination. If you anticipate any need for accommodations for disabilities in the process of applying interviewing or working please feel free to let us know as soon as possible and at any time so that we are most equipped to provide a barrier-free experience.
Employment Type
Part-Time
