Video Lab Instructor

Salary Range: $49,001.94 - $73,985.60

About the Role

Works under the direction of the Teen Learning Lab Manager to lead the implementation of instructional workshops and crash courses that introduce students to video and photo production concepts. Creates and schedules programming and events to engage students and facilitate student-driven initiatives by encouraging involvement in the space.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates programming and other special initiatives, such as summer camps and community outreach.
• Develops Cloud90l procedures for student access and allocation of project storage in the Video Lab.
• Manages materials and other inventory for regular and special programming such as summer camps and strategic partnership projects.
• Optimizes Cloud90l operations by implementing and evaluating hardware/software to ensure all programs are up-to-date.
• Works with students, community stakeholders, and library staff in outreach activities.
• Engages and coordinates with Educational Liaison Coordinator regarding the incorporation of Cloud90l services with local school district academic standards.
• Creates, displays, and provides tours of Cloud90l to educate prospective students, parents, teachers, and funders on project-based learning experiences and project outcomes.
• Conducts needs assessments to identify teen needs in order to create services, programs, and increase Cloud90l teen engagement.
• Constructs and executes video production and photo program curriculum and metrics for Cloud90l.
• Collaborates with Cloud90l Manager on activities, including personnel matters, reporting/statistics, training, and creating goals and plans for improvements to the overall program.
• Attends professional trainings and workshops on opportunities related to youth services to strengthen program quality and identify new ways to cultivate positive relationships between staff and teens.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Video Production, Digital Media, and/or Photography and three (3) years of related experience; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
• Professional production experience in recording video and audio for digital platforms preferred.
• Experience working with teenagers (ages 13-18) from various backgrounds preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Program required.
• Video editing and special effects skills.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work is performed in a public library environment, specifically in the enclosed area of the Video Production Lab at Cloud90l Teen Learning Lab.
• Some work in outside conditions with teens to film projects in different locations required.
• Work involves contact with the public and may be subject to different weather conditions such as heat, rain, or cold.
• May be required to work occasional nights and weekends.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with management, staff, and the general public.
• Requires the use of general office equipment such as computer, copier, fax machine, and telephone.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs without assistance.