Camera & Lighting Instructor- San Diego

At Options For All (OFA), full-time employees are eligible for 100% COMPANY PAID medical, dental, and vision benefits. Qualifying dependents are eligible for 100% COMPANY PAID dental and vision benefits as well as 50% COMPANY PAID medical coverage. Coverage is effective on your first day of hire!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Camera & Lighting Instructor creates instructional lessons and provides support to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire to pursue a career in the film and media industry. We are seeking a professional that embodies optimism, teamwork, innovation, and accountability with the desire to help increase inclusion in the film and media industry by training participants and supporting job placement opportunities with community partners. This position will develop and coordinate the curriculum and lead instruction in areas of camera operation, composition, lighting design, grip functions, gaffing functions, and support all productions both internally and with external partners, in addition to meeting all regulatory requirements of our stakeholders. 

We encourage applications from all communities including black, indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, women, neurodiverse, and people with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Provide training and support to students developing film and media skills, staying innovative and up to date with industry standards. 

• Plan and prepare courses and lesson plans that build confidence and create an expressive space for students. 

• Lead camera operation, lighting design, grip and electric, set etiquette, and filming in the Studio and on all projects. 

• Support students during program hours and/or during employment opportunities and on all productions. 

• Enter and track all student data as it relates to their goals and objectives, recording development, progress and attainment. 

• Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and ask questions that elicit student responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective. 

• Utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques keeping class discussions on topic and engaged. 

• Manage inventory, maintenance, and condition of Film and Media Studio equipment. 

• Support students (as needed) in direct internship/employment opportunities. 

• Support participants by implementing vocational training in the areas of advocacy, appropriate behavior, communication, computer training, cultural events, health and safety awareness, independent living skills, job skills, mobility, community integration, personal care training, social skills, technical support, and other designated skills. 

• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members. 

• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students independent learning, collaboration and choice. 

Company Standards 

• Attend all required meetings and in-services. 

• Support fundraising activities of the organization. 

• Complete all required training. 

• Comply with all Options For All policies and procedures. 

• Conserve company resources. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Education 

High school diploma or equivalent required 

Bachelor's degree preferred 

Experience 

• 2+ years' experience with digital film production, processes, and techniques. 

• Experience in cinematography, lighting design, grip and electric, or another related field. 

• Experience in camera opera-on and knowledge of materials and tools respectively. 

• Knowledge of Pre-production, Production, and Post-production processes. 

• Proficient with both MAC an