Film Center Video & Equipment Tech (Student Worker)

Maryland Institute College of Art; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is seeking staff to circulate film and video production resources for four academic programs within the JHU-MICA Film centre. The role includes check-in/out, equipment maintenance, and on-site support for faculty and students.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot, assist with post-production needs, and ensure smooth operation of production facilities. Excellent communication and customer-service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Outgoing demeanor and proactive problem-solving.
• Customer service or sales experience.
• Computer skills including basic troubleshooting of computers and peripherals.
• Experience handling high-end camera and A/V equipment.
• Willingness to learn lab-monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Administer the check-in and check-out of production equipment and facilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot video and film production equipment.
• Use WebCheckout to track equipment and facility usage.
• Assist faculty and students with on-site production and post-production needs.
• Provide technical and classroom support as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Proactive problem-solving

Technical troubleshooting

A/V equipment handling

Lab monitoring techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Software basics

Tools

WebCheckout

Avid Media Composer

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Media Encoder

Job description

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is seeking staff to circulate film and video production resources for four academic programs within the JHU-MICA Film centre. The role includes check-in/out, equipment maintenance, and on-site support for faculty and students.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot, assist with post-production needs, and ensure smooth operation of production facilities. Excellent communication and customer-service skills are essential.