We're Hiring!

Department:

Theatre and Film

Salary: 

$8.25 per hour (max. 20 hours per week)

Schedule:

Varies, based on the students’ class schedule

Position Summary:

Manages film equipment inventory, checkout procedures, and maintenance to ensure production readiness.

**Must be eligible for Federal Work Study. If uncertain of eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain equipment inventory system
• Oversee check-out and return process
• Inspect and test equipment regularly
• Report damaged or missing items 
• Assist with additional theatre production and facility tasks as assigned by the Technical Director after primary weekly responsibilities have been completed.
• Weekly Deliverables
• Updated equipment inventory log
• Checkout and return records
• Equipment condition report
• List of repair or replacement needs
• Departmental and University policies regarding equipment use
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Attention to detail when inspecting equipment
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to follow procedures and enforce checkout policies
• Time-management skills to support multiple productions
• Maintain accurate equipment inventory records
• Oversee equipment check-out and return processes
• Test, inspect, and report equipment condition
• Identify damaged, missing, or malfunctioning items
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student filmmakers

Machines & Equipment:

• Cameras, tripods, lighting, and audio equipment
• Film equipment storage systems and cases
• Standard office equipment (computer, printer)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of:
• Film and media equipment terminology and functions
• Safe handling, storage, and transport of film equipment
• Inventory tracking and checkout procedures
• Basic troubleshooting and equipment care
• Prior experience with film or media equipment
• Familiarity with camera, audio, or lighting gear
• Experience with inventory or equipment checkout systems
• Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least six (6) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
• If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState.
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• International students on student visas are not eligible for Federal Work Study positions.
• Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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