Student: Film & Media Technical Assistant, 2026-27

Company Description

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.   

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.  

Job Description

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Assist in the management, maintenance, and use of film and new media equipment
• This position serves the film program, the new media program, and the graphic design program. You will respond to the needs of faculty and students in all programs and follow a consistent protocol for equipment use
• Checking out and checking in of film, new media, and design equipment
• Ensuring proper use and care of the equipment during class and out of class (as requested)
• Monitoring the editing suites
• Providing technical assistance to those using the equipment when possible
• Working on special projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student at Augsburg University and be work-study eligible
• Have a working knowledge of film cameras, video cameras, DSLR cameras, audio equipment, lighting gear, computers, and the Premiere Pro software package
• Highly responsible, detail driven, and self-motivated
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to follow established protocol
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently
• Some evenings and weekend hours are expected

Additional Information

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at hr@augsburg.edu.  Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.