Physical Animation Studio Monitor (Fall)

Montserrat College-Art Gallery; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Montserrat College-Art Gallery is seeking a part-time Physical Animation Studio Monitor for the campus studio. The role supports daily management, access to materials, equipment maintenance, and student/faculty assistance in the Animation program.

The position emphasizes safety, organization, and collaboration with staff and students. It offers evenings and weekend availability for a 1 semester assignment with potential continuation based on performance.

Qualifications

• Animation, photography or audio/video experience.
• Desire to tinker and figure out how to make things (safely).
• Fearlessness with organization, management and cleanliness.
• Thrifty, efficient use of shared materials and limited resources.
• Courteous and professional demeanor with students, faculty, and staff. (The Animation Studio prioritizes inclusivity, and the ideal candidate is committed to making the Animation Studio a safe space for all.)
• Willingness to ask questions when they don’t know or understand something.
• Comfort with enforcing rules and procedures among their peers.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with animation Q&A, managing studio equipment, ensuring correct function of software and maintaining a clean and friendly studio environment.
• Train patrons new to animation, dragonframe and general camera use.
• Ensure all students follow safety and proper procedures when using equipment.
• Help with ongoing organization of studio materials, tool inventory, clean up and management of purchased and donated materials.
• Help develop, communicate and enforce policies for organization, access and cleanup of the studio.
• Work with your supervisor, faculty and staff on special projects as needed (i.e., designing/hanging posters, cutting vinyl, prepping for events, inventory, re-organization, and end-of-semester prep)
• Interact with tour groups, classes, and other visitors to the studio.
• Develop one or more student-run animation workshop(s).

Skills

Animation experience

Photography

Audio/Video experience

Organization

Communication

Job description

Physical Animation Studio Monitor

Department: VCD

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Contact Person: Brandon Troelstrup (Monitor Supervisor) Hannah O’Neal (Animation Faculty)

Duration: 1 semester with potential for future semesters.

Maximum Positions: 2

Schedule: 5-10 hours, evenings & weekends according to student availability.

Summary of Job: Animation Studio Monitors help provide daily management, maintenance, access to, and assistance with the materials and tools available to Animation students, staff, and faculty.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist students with animation Q&A, managing studio equipment, ensuring correct function of software and maintaining a clean and friendly studio environment.
• Train patrons new to animation, dragonframe and general camera use.
• Ensure all students follow safety and proper procedures when using equipment.
• Help with ongoing organization of studio materials, tool inventory, clean up and management of purchased and donated materials.
• Help develop, communicate and enforce policies for organization, access and cleanup of the studio.
• Work with your supervisor, faculty and staff on special projects as needed (i.e., designing/hanging posters, cutting vinyl, prepping for events, inventory, re-organization, and end-of-semester prep)
• Interact with tour groups, classes, and other visitors to the studio.
• Develop one or more student-run animation workshop(s).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Organization and managing a shared facility
• Troubleshooting technical problems with studio equipment
• Helping students with animation challenges with various tools and materials
• Using verbal & written communication skills in work with a supervisor, faculty, staff, and students
• Working in teams through Animation-sponsored events/workshops

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Animation, photography or audio/video experience.
• Desire to tinker and figure out how to make things (safely).
• Fearlessness with organization, management and cleanliness.
• Thrifty, efficient use of shared materials and limited resources.
• Courteous and professional demeanor with students, faculty, and staff. (The Animation Studio prioritizes inclusivity, and the ideal candidate is committed to making the Animation Studio a safe space for all.)
• Willingness to ask questions when they don’t know or understand something.
• Comfort with enforcing rules and procedures among their peers.

The Animation Studio prioritizes inclusivity, and the ideal candidate is committed to making the Animation Studio a safe space for all.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Comfort speaking about the studio, its tools, materials and processes, and the kinds of courses and projects that students are working on in the space
• Prior physical animation experience with various materials.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in a studio setting, using various non-toxic materials and tools.
• Manual dexterity to use hand tools and equipment.
• Strength to lift tools and materials (around 35 lb).

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OUTCOMES

• Understand the communication structure and expectations of the position and establish a working relationship with the supervisor.
• Develop time management skills and preparedness.
• Work independently on tasks and assignments in an efficient manner.
• Work professionally and set an excellent example as a community member.
• Set appropriate goals and priorities
• Manage time and be self-motivated.
• Work within appropriate authority and decision-making channels.
• Effectively participates in meetings or group settings.

JOB-SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

• Understand the full job responsibilities.
• Understand the workplace’s goals or mission and act according to those goals.
• Understand the relevant policies, media, and equipment for the job or site that you have been assigned.
• Work with the system created to enforce policies and guidelines consistently and efficiently.