STUDENT-FWS-CSMA Production Assistant Positions

JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Staff Support: Executive Director

Summary of Responsibilities:
- Manage technical assets, including sound, lighting, projection, stage equipment, and instruments.
- Set up and operate technical systems or coordinate trained operators for events.
- Maintain safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the building and its systems.
- Collect attendance data for events & rentals, and maintain accurate rental metrics.
- Provide excellent customer service and communication to renters.
- Liaise with the Event Rental Coordinator.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to enforce policies consistently.
- Physical ability to handle equipment and flexible availability, including nights and weekends.
- Experience in stage, sound, and lighting design implementation.

Benefits:
- CSMA Membership
- Access to CSMA facilities

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JOB TITLE: EVENT RENTAL COORDINATOR

Position Overview:
Help CSMA bring performances, classes, and community events to life! As a Rental & Event Coordinator, you'll support the scheduling and management of CSMA's event and rehearsal spaces, including Martha Hamblin Hall. Your work ensures that renters, performers, and audiences have a safe, seamless, and professional experience while supporting the school's vibrant arts community.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Rental & Event Coordination
- Schedule events in CSMA venues and rehearsal spaces, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
- Serve as a liaison for renters and in-house events.
- Establish and enforce protocols for the appropriate use of facilities by renters and event organizers.
- Ensure timely and accurate billing for facility rentals.
- Communicate effectively with renters to provide excellent customer service.
- Coordinate event logistics with the Executive Director and Program Director.
- Supervise Production Assistants.

Event Preparation Support (as needed)
- Assisting with pre-event setup for concerts, recitals, and community programs.
- Tidying and resetting spaces after events.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to enforce policies consistently.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Reliability and ability to work independently or collaboratively with CSMA staff and volunteers.

Benefits:
- Team member will be awarded a CSMA Membership with free reservations of practice rooms and 25% off all classes.
- Opportunities to gain administrative, customer service, and program coordination experience.
- Behind-the-scenes exposure to CSMA's artistic programming.

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JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS & CONTENT CREATION INTERN

Position Overview:
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is seeking Ithaca College Work Study students who are interested in education, youth development, and the arts. This experiential learning opportunity is designed for students who wish to gain hands-on marketing experience while developing communication, strategy, and analysis skills.

Participants will design and lead content creation that focuses on CSMA's arts education programs and organization culture. Students will receive mentorship and support from CSMA's Marketing & Outreach Manager. The primary goal of this position is to raise CSMA's visibility through external communications including social media and video promotion.

This position is distinct from employment as a CSMA employee. Participants are not being onboarded as independent instructors and will receive ongoing guidance, feedback, and mentorship from CSMA staff.

Learning Objectives:
Through this experience, students will:
- Learn project management
- Clarity in writing
- How to gauge audience awareness
- Time management
- Visual storytelling

Responsibilities:
- Plan, write, record, and edit video content showcasing CSMA as a destination for arts education and events in Ithaca.
- Produce content highlighting the school's history, operations, programming, behind-the-scenes happenings, and other offerings.
- Work with the CSMA team to read and analyze performance metrics.
- Plan regular posting schedules.
- Record clean sound and cutting footage.

Qualifications:
- Must be eligible for the Ithaca College Federal Work Study Program.
- Interest in the arts, social media, communications, or related fields.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and apply constructive feedback.
- Interest or experience in visual arts, music, dance, theatre, or related creative disciplines.
- Enthusiasm for storytelling.
- Ability to help increase CSMA's SEO.
- Reliable, professional, and organized.

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JOB TITLE: ARTS EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP

Position Overview:
The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is seeking Ithaca College Work Study students who are interested in education, youth development, and the arts. This experiential learning opportunity is designed for students who wish to gain hands-on teaching experience while developing skills in lesson planning, classroom management, curriculum development, and arts education.

Participants will design and lead their own introductory classes in visual arts, music, dance, or theatre for children and youth. Students will receive mentorship and support from CSMA staff throughout the planning and teaching process. The primary goal of this position is educational and professional development. This fellowship is intended to provide aspiring educators and arts professionals with practical teaching experience in a supportive community arts setting.

This position is distinct from employment as a CSMA instructor. Work study participants are engaged in a supervised learning experience focused on developing teaching skills and educational practices. Participants are not being onboarded as independent instructors and will receive ongoing guidance, feedback, and mentorship from CSMA staff.

Learning Objectives:
Through this experience, students will:
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and learning activities
- Gain experience teaching and facilitating classes for children and youth
- Build classroom management and communication skills
- Learn how community arts programs are designed and administered
- Receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced arts administrators
- Explore arts education as a potential career path

Responsibilities:
- Design and teach a weekly class in visual arts, music, dance, or theatre.
- Develop lesson plans and learning objectives for each class session.
- Prepare materials and activities appropriate to the age group served.
- Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Communicate regularly with CSMA staff regarding class progress and needs.
- Participate in planning meetings and periodic check-ins with supervisors.
- Reflect on teaching experiences and incorporate feedback into future lessons.
- Assist with basic classroom setup and cleanup related to instructional activities.

Qualifications:
- Must be eligible for the Ithaca College Federal Work Study Program.
- Interest in education, teaching, youth development, community arts, or related fields.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while receiving mentorship and guidance.
- Interest or experience in visual arts, music, dance, theatre, or related creative disciplines.
- Enthusiasm for working with children and youth.
- Reliable, professional, and organized.

The Community School of Music and Arts is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment and encourages students from all backgrounds and disciplines to apply.

Pay rate: $17.00 per hour

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.

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