<p>The Digital Futures Institute seeks to hire Instructional Support Associates-Smith Learning Theater to support its events functions. This position offers hands-on training in multimodal event planning, providing valuable experience in coordinating events across various platforms and formats, including virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats at Teachers College, Columbia University. This is an interim appointment, offering 10 hours/week of employment and hired on a semester basis.</p> <p>Responsibilities and Duties:</p> <p>In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting the Smith Learning Theater team throughout all stages of event execution, including setup, operations, and breakdown:</p> <ul> <li>Assist in planning and executing live events, ensuring smooth production </li><li>Contribute to the development and upkeep of event space dedicated to college events </li><li>Operate cameras during both live events and live-stream productions, ensuring optimal coverage </li><li>Collaborate in setting up and the breakdown of furniture and technological equipment for events </li><li>Provide technical support, including multi-camera video switching, and managing audio and lighting setups </li></ul> <p>Skills and competencies:</p> <p>We're seeking a candidate with a strong enthusiasm for learning the intricacies of event setup and execution. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, both professionally and personally, enabling effective interaction with faculty, students, and staff. Demonstrating a high level of empathy and proactive problem-solving abilities is crucial. Additionally, the ability to work autonomously, communicate effectively with guests and staff, and maintain a resilient 'can-do' mindset in the face of challenges are essential qualities for success in this role.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Passion for learning and executing event setup and coordination </li><li>Ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with faculty, students, and staff </li><li>Attention to detail </li><li>Proficiency in using Google Workspace, MS Office Suite, and Canva to support event planning and execution tasks </li><li>Experience working at a higher education institution, educational organization, or corporate training environment </li><li>Familiarity with event technology, including camera operation, audio equipment, and lighting setups </li><li>Strong customer service skills </li><li>Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including after-hours and weekends </li><li>Able to commit to being on campus for 10 hours per week to support event activities and related work </li></ul> <p>Salary Range: $25.00/hour</p> <p>Work Modality: Onsite</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.</p> <p>If you would like to discuss any disability-related accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or a similar law, related to applying for employment at Teachers College, Columbia University, please email the Office of Access and Services for Individuals with Disabilities: oasid@tc.columbia.edu</p> <p>Advertised: Aug 26, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time</p> <p>Applications close:</p> <p>Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend</p> <p>Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App</p> <p>Send me jobs like these</p> <p>We will email you new jobs that match this search.</p> <p>Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription.</p> <p>The email address was invalid, please check for errors.</p> <p>You must agree to the privacy statement</p> <p>Subscribe Recaptcha</p> <p>Privacy agreement</p> <p>Search results</p> <p>Position Location Closes Instructional Support Associate-Smith Learning Theater New York The Digital Futures Institute seeks to hire Instructional Support Associates-Smith Learning Theater to support its events functions. This position offers hands-on training in multimodal event planning, providing valuable experience in coordinating events across various platforms and formats, including virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats at Teachers College, Columbia University. This is an interim appointment, offering 10 hours/week of employment and hired on a semester basis.</p>