ob Posting: College Assistant – Equipment Room Department of Film and Media

Position Title: College Assistant

Location: Room N472

Type: Volunteer, Internship Credit, or Work-Study/FAFSA/PAID)

Description:
Are you passionate about film and looking for hands-on experience working with professional-grade equipment? The Hunter College Department of Film and Media Resource Room is seeking enthusiastic College Assistants to join our equipment room team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical skills and build your knowledge of film production equipment, including video, sound, lighting, and grip gear.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the daily operations of the equipment room.
  • Learn how to set up, operate, and maintain film equipment (cameras, sound gear, lighting, grip, etc.).
  • Check equipment in and out to students and faculty.
  • Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on gear.
  • Help organize and maintain inventory.
  • Provide support to students and faculty with equipment questions and setups.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Hands-on operation of professional film and video equipment.
  • Best practices for handling and maintaining audio, lighting, and grip gear.
  • How to troubleshoot common technical issues in production.
  • Organizational skills for managing large-scale equipment inventory.

Qualifications:

  • Interest in film production and a willingness to learn.
  • Basic understanding of film equipment is a plus but not required.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Opportunities:

  • Volunteer: Gain experience while contributing to the film community.
  • Internship Credit: Use this role to fulfill internship requirements for your film or media studies program.
  • Work-Study: Students eligible for work-study programs can apply to be paid while learning valuable industry skills.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to the resource room at resourceroom.hunter@gmail.com. Let us know why you’re excited about this opportunity and if you’re applying as a volunteer, for internship credit, or through work-study.

David Pavlosky

Operations Manager & Internship Advisor

Adjunct Assistant Professor • he/him/his

Hunter College

Department of Film & Media Studies/HN433

695 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10065

212.772.4949

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Volunteer, Internship Credit, or Work-Study: Equipment Room Department of Film and Media
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