Video/Design/Animation Technician at Bennington College, Bennington, VT

The College seeks a Video/Design Technician to work closely with faculty, IT staff and students. The Technician is responsible for supervising, maintaining and scheduling the video editing and multimedia design facilities including animation studio, providing technical assistance in support of the Video and Design/Animation curriculum, and managing student monitors of the Video and Design/Animation facilities. This position also assists the Digital Arts Technician in the Digital Arts lab.
The position involves monitoring computer usage and disk space, repairs and maintenance, troubleshooting student problems, instructing faculty/students how to use the equipment, overseeing the video equipment checkout facility, and responding to video and multimedia design faculty requests.
Working knowledge of Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, After Effects, Motion, Soundtrack, Adobe Creative Suite and MacIntosh hardware/software troubleshooting skills are needed as well.
Experience shooting with MiniDV camcorders, working with lighting equipment, professional microphones, and recording techniques is required. The candidate should also have experience with video patchbays and signal-flow, tape formats, and basic electronics and repair skills.
A Bachelors Degree is required. This is a full-time position during the academic terms (8 months each year), with benefits. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to:
Office of Human Resources
Bennington College
One College Drive
Bennington, Vermont 05201
802-440-4423
802-440-4424 (fax)