Title: Cinematic Arts Lab Tech

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Community College of Aurora

Campus: Lowry Campus

Location: Denver

Salary Range: $17.50 per Hour

Who We Are:

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and identities, including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional students, race, and ethnicity.

More than 20 languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or expand their own knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we actively seek employee partners who want to join us in reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

Job Summary:

Lab Techs serve as the front-line customer service team for the Cinematic Arts Equipment Room (the “Cage”). They provide equipment training and support to students and faculty for coursework and productions, while preparing and managing equipment orders. Successful Lab Techs are proactive problem-solvers who take initiative, inspect equipment for damage, perform routine maintenance, and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace. In addition, Lab Techs support daily operations at Lowry Studios, assist with department events, communications, and oversee the inventory, organization, and upkeep of props and set decoration inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional face-to-face customer service to students, faculty, and staff.
• Conduct equipment inventory and routine maintenance.
• Prepare orders and oversee equipment check-outs and returns.
• Maintain organization & cleanliness of the Equipment Room and common spaces.
• Learn new cinema technology and pass that knowledge along to peers and customers.
• Train students, faculty, and staff on equipment and High-Value rooms.
• Organize and maintain the prop/set dec inventory and storage areas.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and tear-down of events at Lowry Studios.
• Participate in department operations and communications tasks (daily upkeep, doorbell oversight, posting of flyers, creation of digital content/graphic design).
• Establish and maintain clear and open communication with staff and supervisors.
• Be on time and ready to work with a positive attitude.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Attend the Community College of Aurora Department of Cinematic Arts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Apple computer technology for inventory & communication.
• Be able to move and lift heavy equipment (up to 50lbs).
• Be able to work in a loud environment.

Work-Study Eligibility Requirements

This position is available exclusively to CCA students who are eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program. If you are unsure whether you qualify for work-study, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 303-360-4709 or email financialaid@ccaurora.edu for assistance.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have a completed FAFSA on file
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• Must not have already earned a first bachelor’s degree
• Must be pursuing an eligible program of study

Selection Process:

All submitted applications will undergo an initial review to verify work-study eligibility. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will have their applications forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. The hiring manager will contact selected candidates to schedule an interview.

Applicants who do not meet work-study eligibility requirements will not be advanced in the selection process. Questions regarding work-study eligibility should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.

Application Instructions: 

By applying for this announced position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Applicants further understand that omissions, misleading statements, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in their not being considered for employment with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or may constitute grounds for further action pursuant to applicable law.