Film & Media Operations Coordinator

Lawrence University Department of Theatre Arts; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence University Department of Theatre Arts is seeking a full-time Film & Media Program Support Coordinator to assist with day-to-day operations of the Film & Media department in Alice Chapman Hall. This salaried non-exempt role runs 11 months (August–June) with July off, reporting to the Director of Film & Media.

The position provides high-level program support to faculty, staff, students, and external constituents, overseeing equipment, classroom support, and general program duties.

Qualifications

• BA in related field or significant professional experience required; MFA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience working with audio/video equipment and production facilities.
• Prior experience with 16mm film workflows and equipment preferred.
• 1+ year of experience providing academic program support preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in production equipment maintenance and/or repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment checkout procedures and administer the online checkout system.
• Train and supervise student checkout workers.
• Collaborate with student workers to create supporting equipment checkout materials including videos and guides.
• Provide basic training and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students with special checkout requests.
• Perform basic maintenance of film/video equipment and coordinate servicing and repair.
• Maintain accurate inventory of film/video equipment and an organized equipment room.
• Work with the Director of Film & Media to recommend equipment purchases, research vendors, obtain price quotes, and place orders.

Skills

Audio/Video production

Studio lighting

Adobe Premiere Pro

Mac computers

Microsoft Office

Education

BA in related field

MFA preferred

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe CS

DaVinci Resolve

Protools

Dragonframe

16mm film equipment

Job description

Lawrence University Department of Theatre Arts is seeking a full-time Film & Media Program Support Coordinator to assist with day-to-day operations of the Film & Media department in Alice Chapman Hall. This salaried non-exempt role runs 11 months (August–June) with July off, reporting to the Director of Film & Media.

The position provides high-level program support to faculty, staff, students, and external constituents, overseeing equipment, classroom support, and general program duties.