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Classroom Media and Film Production Equipment Coordinator (Part-Time-Overhire)

New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026

💰 $42,000/yr($38,000/yr – $42,000/yr)

About the role

The Film Production and Editing Staff supports student film projects, class productions, live performance recordings and other campus initiatives by contributing to areas such as cinematography, sound recording, lighting, and student mentorship. This position is essential to the success of academic outcomes that offer fully produced film projects and other film-related coursework and campus initiatives. Staff in this role also assist in filming and uploading acting classes, ensuring high-quality results and a supportive learning environment

Primary Responsibilities:

· Film camera courses, student scenes, and campus performances as assigned

· Mentor and support Student Worker Camera Assistants

· Equipment and room operation support in classroom, performance spaces, and occasional off-site locations, including lighting, projection, sound and any other necessary AV set up and/or filming needs

·Serve as support for courses, students, and instructors, while working in a collaborative office environment

· Foster a collaborative, professional environment where students are supported and challenged

· Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

· Demonstrated experience in film/video production

· Ability to supervise and mentor students on set and in post-production environments

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Flexibility to work variable hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for productions.

Qualifications:

· Minimum 1 year of professional/educational film or media production experience

· Experience in camera operation, lighting, sound

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Position Information:

The regular schedule for this role is during the weekday and daytime hours. 20-29 hours per week. This is subject to change based on department needs.
The pay range for this position is $19-$21 hours per week.
This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check

Diversity and Qualifications:

AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, me