Stop Motion Lab Assistant - Animation

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General purpose: Stop-Motion Studio Assistant is a studio monitor position for the Stop Motion lab. 

Summary of Essential Functions 

• Regular weekly maintenance of equipment and general studio cleanliness. 

• Assists with technical upkeep during and outside of class hours. 

• Allows access to secured equipment closet for student use. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

(This section should list the basic, essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  8-10 bullet points. Use action verbs, for example, create, serve, perform, and assist) 

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• Perform other related duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (This section should contain those knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) that are required  for the employee to do the job satisfactorily after an initial orientation, training, or introductory period)  • Knowledge of: Dragonframe and Adobe Suite. 

• Skills: Set building and construction, camera and lighting operation. 

Minimum qualifications: 

• Previously taken a Stop Motion course. 

• Currently enrolled MICA student. 

Reporting to this position: No direct reports. 

Conditions of Employment:  

• Background Check 

• Unusual Circumstances related to position (ie. essential personnel, require travel, serve in an “on-call” capacity, work evenings and/or weekends, blackout periods, etc.) 

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are  representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. 

Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)

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