At Options For All (OFA), full-time employees are eligible for 100% COMPANY PAID medical, dental, and vision benefits. Qualifying dependents are eligible for 100% COMPANY PAID dental and vision benefits as well as 50% COMPANY PAID medical coverage. Coverage is effective on your first day of hire!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Camera & Lighting Instructor creates instructional lessons and provides support to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire to pursue a career in the film and media industry. We are seeking a professional that embodies optimism, teamwork, innovation, and accountability with the desire to help increase inclusion in the film and media industry by training participants and supporting job placement opportunities with community partners. This position will develop and coordinate the curriculum and lead instruction in areas of camera operation, composition, lighting design, grip functions, gaffing functions, and support all productions both internally and with external partners, in addition to meeting all regulatory requirements of our stakeholders.

We encourage applications from all communities including black, indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, women, neurodiverse, and people with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide training and support to students developing film and media skills, staying innovative and up to date with industry standards.

• Plan and prepare courses and lesson plans that build confidence and create an expressive space for students.

• Lead camera operation, lighting design, grip and electric, set etiquette, and filming in the Studio and on all projects.

• Support students during program hours and/or during employment opportunities and on all productions.

• Enter and track all student data as it relates to their goals and objectives, recording development, progress and attainment.

• Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and ask questions that elicit student responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience and interests that are directly related to the content objective.

• Utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques keeping class discussions on topic and engaged.

• Manage inventory, maintenance, and condition of Film and Media Studio equipment.

• Support students (as needed) in direct internship/employment opportunities.

• Support participants by implementing vocational training in the areas of advocacy, appropriate behavior, communication, computer training, cultural events, health and safety awareness, independent living skills, job skills, mobility, community integration, personal care training, social skills, technical support, and other designated skills.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.

• Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students independent learning, collaboration and choice.

Company Standards

• Attend all required meetings and in-services.

• Support fundraising activities of the organization.

• Complete all required training.

• Comply with all Options For All policies and procedures.

• Conserve company resources.

• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

• 2+ years' experience with digital film production, processes, and techniques.

• Experience in cinematography, lighting design, grip and electric, or another related field.

• Experience in camera opera-on and knowledge of materials and tools respectively.

• Knowledge of Pre-production, Production, and Post-production processes.

• Proficient with both MAC and PC platforms.

• Experience with web-based content management systems, video optimization and archival techniques.

• Knowledge and application of appropriate teaching strategies and methods

• Previous and/or current experience in filming/camera opera-on for the Film Industry (preferred).

• Experience working with individuals with a variety of disabilities within the human services, education, or a related field (preferred).

Required Skills

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Professional English writing ability, including usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

• Participation in staff meetings and training.

• Proficient use of basic office equipment, Microsoft Office.

• Ability to multitask, organize information, and prioritize activities.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel within and throughout the county in which services are provided.

• Ability to travel in and throughout the state on a quarterly basis to attend meetings, trainings, etc.

• Background Check

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  Samples of related film & media work that may include demo reel, production design/art, podcast/audio, etc. (preferred).

COMPENSATION

Compensation is $23.75 per hour depending on experience, plus access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 403(b)-retirement program on your first day of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. They must be capable of writing, using a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment. Ability to lift 25lbs and transfer 75lbs Required.

The physical demands 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.

The employee will be working in community environments, employment sites and office environments. The employee will experience normal office conditions with a well-lighted work area and minor noise from standard office equipment. Exposure to blood borne pathogens could occur when administering first aid to participants. Hepatitis B vaccines are offered at no cost to each employee.

Options For All is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit your request to: Ciara Quinones at cquinones@optionsforall.org