Studio Associate - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (Part Time)Department: Branch Services & ProgramsEmployment Type: Part TimeLocation: Stavros Niarchos Foundation LibraryReporting To: Jenna LiCompensation: $16.00 / hourDescriptionOverviewThe New York Public Library is looking for a talented Studio Associate to join the Technology Training Programs team to support program operations and help New Yorkers achieve their creative ambitions at our recording studio. This position is for someone interested in assisting with the operations of a community studio and contributing to community development through tech education. The ideal candidate will support programs for adult learners of diverse cultures and experiences using the studio to tell their stories creatively.The Technology Training Programs department offers tech classes in more than 80 libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.This position is a temporary 1-year part-time position with the possibility of extension.Responsibilities:As a Studio Associate, you will
Help facilitate studio operations, including such as providing administrative support, coordinating studio schedules, conducting equipment inventory, and participating in studio maintenance/repair projects in tandem with Studio staff
Provide one-on-one support to patrons working on projects in the studio, media workstations, or labs
Facilitate materials circulation and processing, including equipment and device loans checkout and lending
Communicate studio procedures to library patrons, including studio booking, equipment handling, and space use
Conduct patron studio assessments as part of the Studio Access Track program and process new library cards, including some data entry
As needed, assist with coverage of studio recording sessions
Help facilitate educational programming and special events related to studios
Support ad hoc projects in tandem with Studio staff
Brainstorm media center projects and innovations as part of an adaptive, creative team
Required Education, Experience & SkillsRequired Education & Certifications
High School diploma or its equivalent
Complete the studio orientation process
Required Experience
A minimum of one year of relevant experience, education, or aptitude for working with audio, video, or photography production technology and pro-grade equipment.
Required Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational administrative skills including fluency in email and Google Suite. Interest and aptitude to learn new productivity tools and workflows if not familiar: Slack, AirTable, Asana, Notion, Jira, Confluence.
Video and audio hardware, including microphones, mixing consoles, HD photo and video cameras, lighting, etc. experience preferred
Music Production Software: Experience in Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Reaper and/ or Adobe Audition preferred
Video Production Software: Experience in Adobe Premiere, iMovie, and/or Media Encoder preferred.
Graphic Design & Photography: Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and/or AfterEffects preferred
Experience in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, OSX, iOS, Android and/ or Windows applications preferred
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
MoreCore ValuesAll team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
Branch, computer lab
Physical Duties
Limited physical effort is required
Light lifting required
May require travel within NYC
Pre-Placement Physical Required?NoUnion/Non UnionNon-UnionFLSA StatusNon-ExemptSchedule
19 hours, weekends and evenings as needed
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
