Recording Studio Graduate Internship

Position: Recording Studio Graduate Internship

Department: Rebecca Crown Library

Reports to: User Experience Librarian

Position availability: August 2023- June 30, 2024

Hours needed per week: 20

ITEMS TO INCLUDE IN APPLICATION: Cover Letter, Resume, Class Schedule

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Curious to explore the breadth of services and resources Libraries offer? The Recording Studio is looking for passionate, innovative, and curious students to staff our creative space in the library. Turn your personal interest in music and podcasts, media literacy, or video editing into professional experience and pave the way for your future as a Librarian!

The Recording Studio allows the Dominican community opportunities to use equipment they may not have the resources or space to own. Recording Studio users can bring their own projects to work on or use the equipment to try something new. In this role, you will assist users with studio equipment and creative projects. You will learn how these tools work inside and out as you troubleshoot, maintain, and document our equipment. You'll use this growing knowledge and experience to provide individual and group instruction on studio equipment and skills, as well as develop and complete your own productions in the studio.

JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain a supportive environment that is conducive to skill development

• Provide individual and group instruction on Recording Studio equipment and skills with opportunities to lead in-class instruction sessions

• Learn how these tools work inside and out as you troubleshoot, maintain, and document our Recording Studio equipment

• Aid with various elements of video production

• Maintain machines, tools, materials, safe use, and schedule of the Recording Studio

• Plan and Facilitate workshops and training for students on the use of equipment and safety protocols

• Develop projects in partnership with student organizations and groups interested in promoting use/space of Recording Studio (such as Tutorial Videos)

• Assist with Recording Studio events, workshops, and classes

• Work creatively with social media team to promote the work of the Recording Studio to the broader campus community.

• Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned

• [Student workers will be trained in aspects of job performance duties.]

BASIC COMPETENCIES: (Required knowledge, skills, abilities)

• Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with patrons

• Good communication skills with patrons and supervisors

• Dependability and ability to work independently

• Able to conceptualize creatively and quickly, as well as the ability to see projects through to fruition is a must

• Knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), Panopto, and Video Editing software (iMovie, Final Cut, Da Vinci Resolve) preferred but not required

• Must be enrolled at least at part-time, graduate degree-seeking status at Dominican University

• Must be eligible for US Employment

BENEFITS:

• Date: July 1st 2024 - June 30th 2025

• Part time position, 20 hours per week, flexible work schedule

• Paid internship with an attached scholarship from the Dominican SOIS program

• Must be enrolled in Dominican SOIS program

• Must be eligible for US employment