Manager, Film Equipment Room

This position supports the coordination of professional-grade cinema equipment, maintaining inventory systems, managing reservations of sound stages, managing purchasing & maintenance of equipment and ensuring students and faculty have access to the tools needed for successful film production. ; including verifying equipment functionality after returns.Perform routine maintenance and coordinate repairs with faculty or vendors as appropriate for professional cinema equipment including digital cinema cameras, prime/zoom lenses, professional audio recorders, and grip and electric.Implement and manage digital checkout systems for tracking equipment and inventory; Support student and faculty with system usage.Help Faculty maintain camera build guides, audio recording workflows, and training materials for student, faculty, and/or professional productions on-campus.Oversee reservations and usage for students, faculty, and professional productions in two sound stages, including an LED Volume for Virtual Production. Film Production Support: Provide support to faculty and students through equipment set-up for courses and on-campus productions; answering student questions about film equipment.Support faculty in training students on professional cinema equipment including camera builds, lighting setups, and sound recording.Conduct training sessions on specialized film equipment (Steadicam, camera cranes, wireless follow focus systems, etc.) Physical RequirementsAbility to lift, push, and pull production equipment up to 80 pounds.Capable of standing and moving equipment for extended periods.Ability to work at heights on ladders when needed for lighting setups. Skills & AbilitiesStrong organizational skills with attention to detail.Experience managing high-value equipment inventory.Excellent communication skills for training and instruction.Problem-solving abilities for on-set technical issues.Leadership capabilities for managing student workers.Understanding of film production workflows and set protocols.Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

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