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SAS Media Studies Film Office Tech Assistant

Company
Parsons School for Design
Location
New York, NY
Work type
Part Time
Posted
2026-08-10

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment and a respectful shop culture for students, faculty, and staff.

Provide a high level of customer service, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and attitude in all interactions with students, faculty, and staff.

Report for shift on time and review priority tasks with the supervisor

Monitor patrons entering and exiting the shop space and be ready and available to assist them

Provide information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding department services, policies, and procedures

Perform basic reception duties including greeting visitors and answering phone calls professionally and courteously

Assist students and faculty with reservations and equipment requests

Assist Making Center Staff with shop upkeep, organization, and maintenance including:

Student Film Office Techs:

Support Film Office managers with Film Office duties by maintaining film equipment and resources

Assist faculty and students with equipment.

Work with additional online resources including (websites, web-based platforms

Assist with on-site check ins and checkouts of camera and grip equipment

Student Classroom Student Assistants:

Attend all class or assigned workshops sessions- Classroom Technicians will have to arrive early to checkout equipment, and stay to the end of class to pack and return equipment.

support faculty and students in use of Film Office equipment.

Perform tasks to assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various machinery

Perform regular upkeep of shops and spaces to maintain organization and cleanliness

Complete special projects as assigned

Participate in training sessions and staff meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be an active continuing matriculated student Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities.

Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisor and communicate clearly with Making Center users

Adaptable and consistent when notifying the supervisor of schedule changes

Attention to detail Ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds

Ability to work without close supervision or alone

Familiarity with Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.)

Ability to lift items up to 25lbs

Ability to work non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends

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