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Posted February 5, 2010
Technical Director, Media Arts Lab
The Jacob Burns Film Center is a leader in the international movement to raise a generation of students equipped and inspired to express themselves using visual and aural media. We offer classes for students of all ages at our Media Arts Lab. The Media Arts Lab houses an animation suite, a 1,000 sq. ft. sound stage, recording studio, 60-seat screening room, 16 editing suites and a workshop space.
We currently seek a Technical Director to be part of our four-person Technology Department in our Media Arts Lab. The Technical Director is responsible for oversight of operations and implementation of the systems and policies involving education and events at the Media Arts Lab.
We are looking for an energetic and hard working individual who can lead a team while interacting with faculty and students on a daily basis. They must be able to multi-task and maintain a high level of self-management under the supervision of the Director of Technology. The Technical Director is expected to manage the day to day operations of the Lab with or without the Director of Technology present.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the Director of Technology to organize schedules of training, events, equipment updates and maintenance
• Oversee and provide work assignments to equipment staff
• Oversee inventory, and ensure the good quality working condition of all audio visual equipment
• Schedule equipment staff and freelance technical consultants
• Act as liaison to faculty for technical and equipment needs
• Expedite and communicate needs of faculty and students to administrative staff
• Manage front and back end of media and student databases
• Be the first point of contact to troubleshoot technical issues
• Have the flexibility to work shifts as equipment personnel when needed
• Enforce and comply with policies set forth by the organization
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with equipment vendors for
repairs, troubleshooting and purchase of supplies
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a technical field
• Experience in an educational or school setting is highly desired, but not required
• Production management and/or stage management experience a plus
• Should have exposure and experience in at least one of the following areas:
Video - shooting, editing, production
Audio - recording, post-production, mixing
Computers - networking, hardware and software installation, programming
• Mac proficiency is required
The ideal candidate will:
• Exhibit strong leadership and problem solving skills
• Be highly organized with the ability to prioritize projects
• Be able to troubleshoot under pressure
• Be able to work diligently and effectively in a fast paced environment
• Possess a flexible schedule for availability in urgent situations
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a team setting
This is a full time position with day, evening and weekend shifts. Flexibility is a must!
Start date: Immediately
Salary Range: $33-37,000
Rate will be commensurate with experience.
Please send resume, cover letter, and references via email only to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org with “Technical Director, LAB 09” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
The Jacob Burns Film Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging people of any race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age and ability to apply for positions.