Assistant Manager, Screening and Performance Facilities; Temporary

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The Assistant Manager, Screening and Performance Facilities supports the Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations and technical readiness of the Bright Family Screening Room and the Paramount rehearsal and performance studios. The position coordinates facility scheduling and coverage, supports screenings, rehearsals, classes, and events, and supervises and trains student employees. The Assistant Manager maintains operating procedures and training materials, provides first-line projection and AV support, documents recurring technical and facility issues, and coordinates escalation with Media Technology and Engineering (MTE).

The Assistant Manager reports directly to the Manager, Screening and Performance Facilities and works in close coordination with other MTP units, School of Film, Television and Media Art (SOF), and Performing Arts (PA) stakeholders.

• Provide on-site support for daily operations in BFSR and Paramount rehearsal spaces, including opening and closing, room readiness, basic AV and projection setups, and responding to immediate user needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact at the Paramount Rehearsal Studios front desk or BFSR projection booth during scheduled class and event hours.
• Supervise, train, and mentor student employees assigned to the Screening and Performance Facilities,, and coordinate with the Manager on coverage provided by intermittent staff and projectionists.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, training materials, and user guides for BFSR and the Paramount Rehearsal Studios.
• Maintain and update facility schedules in institutional calendaring systems including Web checkout, EMS, Google Calendar).
• Coordinate with the Manager to support screenings, rehearsals, classes, and special events, including advance preparation and post-use room resets.
• Conduct routine operational checks of projection, AV, and facility systems; document recurring issues; and coordinate escalation to MTE or Facilities as appropriate.
• Provide first-line projection support in BFSR and basic AV support in the Paramount Rehearsal Studios within the training and scope of the position.
• Track and restock consumables and minor equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventory, usage logs, technical records, and facility reports.
• Collect usage information and user feedback and recommend operational improvements to the Manager.
• Assist the Manager with facility-specific technology assessments, equipment replacement recommendations, and lifecycle documentation.
• Support communication with faculty, staff, and students by clarifying usage policies, technical requirements, and facility expectations.
• Coordinate with academic and co-curricular stakeholders to support facility use in accordance with established operating and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of reliable operation of all spaces.
• Support other MTP areas as needed.
• Participate in regular team meetings within the MTP Department and Tech Media Division.

• Associate Degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of previous experience working in AV, screening, or performing arts environments required.
• Experience working with students, faculty, or in customer-facing roles in higher ed strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with digital projection, basic AV and media equipment, and booking software scheduling systems required.
• Experience producing technical documentation or delivering user training preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and mentor student staff required.
• Available to work evenings and weekends based on facility usage.

• Working knowledge of digital projection, AV, media production, and facility systems, with the ability to perform first-line troubleshooting.
• Ability to learn and use Web checkout, EMS, and other institutional scheduling tools.
• Ability to create and maintain operating procedures, training materials, user guides, and technical records and to train users in assigned facility systems and protocols.
• Ability to coordinate multiple schedules and resolve last-minute space usage issues…