We’re Hiring:
N2M2L Technical Coordinator

Technical Coordinator
North Bay, ON • Onsite
$19 an hour
35 hours per week
Full-time, 1 year contract

Organizational Description

The Near North Mobile Media Lab (N2M2L) is a non-profit artist-run centre that actively promotes media arts access by providing the tools and resources that media artists, emerging artists, and students in Northern Ontario need to produce, present, and enjoy all forms of contemporary media art. 

Duties include overseeing and preparing equipment rental bookings, fielding rental inquiries, providing technical support, performing equipment maintenance, and minor administrative tasks related to rentals, as well as developing and facilitating workshops using our equipment inventory, and overseeing the editing suite.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the equipment rental program, under the supervision of the Executive Director
• Monitor rental and workshop inventory by overseeing the maintenance of tech and gear, tracking warranties, identifying necessary repairs and suggesting acquisitions; 
• Provide relevant workshops and training ranging from beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels; 
• Answer inquiries on equipment rentals including availability, compatibility, and recommendations based on project needs, as well as offer and hands-on tutorials to renters; 
• Oversee the use and maintenance of the N2M2L editing suite;
• Convert analogue tapes to digital files using our tape transfer station
• Market, advertise, and promote the rental program, editing suite, tape transfers and workshops in collaboration with the Communications Officer; 
• Coordinate the shipping and return of gear and equipment to-and-from N2M2L and Digital Creator North Network members’ sites across the North.

Qualifications 

• Organized, detail oriented and ability to work independently and collaboratively; 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; takes initiative and direction well; 
• Familiar with video, audio and photography production equipment; 
• Familiar with basic digital video editing software; 
• Experience with Final Cut Pro and Davinci Resolve is considered a strong asset;
• On set technical experience is considered an asset;
• Experience running workshops or teaching in any capacity is considered a strong asset.

Please Note: This position is supported by the NOHFC’s People & Talent Program. The successful applicant must meet the following requirements:

• has not previously participated in NOHFC’s People & Talent Program;
• is at least 18 years of age;
• is either a new entrant into the workforce, is transitioning to a new career, or is unemployed or underemployed and is entering a new field;
• resides in Northern Ontario;
• is legally entitled to work in Canada.

Submission deadline: May 23, 2023 at 5pm ET.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume, CV, and cover letter (in a PDF attachment) [email protected] and reference “Technical Coordinator” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please.

Near North Mobile Media Lab is committed to employment equity & encourages applicants from equity seeking groups. While we appreciate all responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.