Job Description
Job Details Level Experienced
Job Location Cambridge - Cambridge, MA
Position Type Seasonal
Education Level High School
Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage Negligible
Job Shift Any
Job Category Education
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision from the Director of Summer Programs and the Equipment & TA Manager, the seasonal Technical Assistant (TA) will be responsible for supervising and advising students in the production of digital film shoots by providing hands-on assistance with the safe operation of technical equipment, assisting in classroom needs for film, acting, photography and editing, and other day-to-day responsibilities to ensure the successful operation of NYFA's Summer Programs at Harvard.
The Summer Programs at Harvard offer workshops in filmmaking, acting, photography, musical theater and animation and include Teen Summer Camp offerings for campers aged 14-17 years old. TA's are "role model" figures for our energetic, artistic student body, and must commit to helping maintain an educational, safe, and fun environment for students.
Effective Date: Seasonal (06/16/2025 - 8/05/2025)We are looking for applicants in full-time and part-time capacities.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Supervise camper production crews on location shoots and offer technical assistance to students to ensure their proper and safe use of equipment
- Assist faculty during classes and provide hands-on assistance in a classroom setting
- Facilitate a safe and effective shooting environment at all times.
- Advise students on technical and creative matters including writing, directing, lighting, shooting, and editing.
- Assist with providing a fun and engaged atmosphere for students to learn
- Work as additional film crew during in-class production workshops and camper film shoots. (Crew Positions: DP, AC, Sound Mixer, Boom Operator, Grip, Gaffer, AD, Producer, Editor, Driver, D.I.T, Actor)
- Label and deliver media
- Support Equipment Room and Edit Lab Staff
- Maintain various logistics necessary to ensure the smooth running of production, including airport pick-ups, orientation, in-class screenings, and accompanying campers to and from location
- Shooting scenes in acting classes
- Assist with classroom and general set-up before the program starts.
- Support Administrative staff with facilities and operations needs
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES: - Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds including students, faculty and staff.
- A strong commitment to and enthusiasm for engaging with young artists and mentoring their artistic ambitions and talents
- Ability to work hard, responds to emergencies, and always maintains the safety and educational environment for the students
- Film equipment, including , but not limited to 5D Mark II, HMC 150, shotgun mics, tripods, onboard shock mounts, c-stands, boom poles, etc
- A solid grasp of basic light set-up, including 3-point lighting, basic power distribution, light control with gels, etc
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
- Perform basic math
- Understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ethical / Honest - evidence of the practice of a high-level confidentiality.
- Service and Action oriented - does what it takes to meet the expectations of customers
- Collaborative - enlists information from all sources to ensure the best solution to an issue
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS: - High School/GED required
- Valid Driver's license preferred
- Experience providing technical support on film shoots and/or art events required
- Experience at a summer camp environment or with campers ages 10-17 is preferred
- Experience working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment with attention to detail
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Suite - Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. NYFA
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