Studios Student Assistant

About the role

Studios Student Assistant help create a welcoming environment in the Libraries technology spaces by providing excellent customer service and specialized technical assistance to NC State students, faculty, and staff. The Studios include the Makerspace, Gaming & VR Studio, and Digital Media Lab at the Hill Library and the Media Studios and the Gaming and Esports Lab at the Hunt Library. Student Assistants staff these spaces, helping users with technologies including 3D printing, electronics prototyping, sewing, video editing, 3D scanning, audio production, graphic design, VR, PC and video gaming, streaming software, and 3D modeling. They are responsible for greeting visitors, answering questions and providing introductions to these spaces, as well as handling reservations of dedicated workstations and media booths. Students also work on projects to support the spaces, including developing and teaching workshops, editing podcasts and videos, and exploring new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer questions regarding the Studios' technologies and services.
• Handle reservations of dedicated workstations and media booths.
• Support users with technologies such as 3D printing, electronics prototyping, sewing, video editing, 3D scanning, audio production, graphic design, VR, PC and video gaming, streaming software, and 3D modeling.
• Work on projects to support the Studios, including developing and teaching workshops, editing podcasts and videos, and exploring new technologies.
• Be capable of learning policies and multi-step procedures, and be comfortable working without continuous supervision.
• Interact with a variety of patrons from different academic disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student.
• Passionate about great proactive and welcoming customer service and maintaining an inclusive and creative workspace.
• Interest or familiarity in any combination of the following skills: audio/music production, graphic design, photography, video editing, 3D design, digital fabrication, crafting, game design, gaming platforms, streaming tools, knowledge of common gaming and esports titles or software and web development.
• Comfortable with technology (software and hardware) and willing to learn new skills and take on new tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student.
• Preferred years experience, skills, training, education: Interest or familiarity in any combination of the following skills: audio/music production, graphic design, photography, video editing, 3D design, digital fabrication, crafting, game design, gaming platforms, streaming tools, knowledge of common gaming and esports titles or software and web development. A successful candidate should be comfortable with technology (software and hardware) and exhibit flexibility and willingness to learn new skills and take on new tasks.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Technical expertise in areas such as 3D printing, electronics prototyping, sewing, video editing, 3D scanning, audio production, graphic design, VR, PC and video gaming, streaming software, and 3D modeling.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.

Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees, Enhance your career with LEAD courses, Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free, Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Pay

$13/hour

Schedule

Varies: Sunday - Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm