SOF Production Safety Support – Temporary

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The SOF Production Safety – Temporary role supports student film and media productions by guiding safe, compliant, and well-organized production practices. This position advises students on production logistics, safety requirements, and risk management while coordinating with campus partners to ensure institutional compliance. The role also provides administrative and operational support for School of Film productions and initiatives. Approximately 20–25 hours per week. Primarily in person; limited remote work may be available as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Guide students through production logistics, including location safety forms, permits, insurance, and contracts.

• Advise students on location scouting, logistical planning, safety requirements, and risk assessment for productions.

• Liaise with campus departments such as Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Risk Management, Student Accessibility Services, and Student Engagement to address safety, accessibility, or accommodation needs.

• Review production materials and support safety audits to assess feasibility and compliance; escalate complex or high-risk cases as needed.

• Provide administrative, production, and communications support for SOF events, productions, and initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Film.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Experience with film, media, event, or production operations, including safety or logistics coordination required.

• Working knowledge of production safety principles, risk assessment, and compliance practices required.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines required.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff required.

• Experience in an academic or student-focused environment preferred.

• Familiarity with location permitting, insurance requirements, and production-related contracts preferred.

• Background in film, media production, event management, or risk management preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• This is a temporary, part-time position averaging 20–25 hours per week.

• Work is primarily conducted in person, with the possibility of limited remote work based on operational needs and scheduling.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

The hourly rate for this role is $15 an hour.

Grade of Position: T01N

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20.00

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. 

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.