SIM: Equipment Reservation Specialist - MassArt in Boston, Massachusetts at MassArt

Position Title: SIM: Equipment Reservation Specialist - MassArt

Location: Boston, MA Category: Student / Workstudy Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Wed Sep 2 2026 Job Description:

This job primarily involves reserving and signing out equipment while providing technical advice to students.

Working location is primarily within the equipment storage room of the Studio for Interrelated Media but often extends to other SIM spaces like the Pozen Center and other classrooms. Includes collaboration with other students as well as with SIM studio managers.

Supervisor: Max Azanow

Key Responsibilities:

• Advertising
• Media & PR
• Customer/Technical Support
• Other

Compensation: $16/hour

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled SIM Major or Graduate Student in good academic standing;
• Ability to maintain frequent communication with Studio managers and faculty;
• Organized and self-motivated;
• Skilled in online communication, digital audio and video editing and distribution;
• Understands SIM procedures and policies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of audio and visual equipment
• Ability to learn Webcheckout software
• Problem solving skills
• Positive and helpful customer service skills

Additional Requirements:

• Sophomore, junior, senior SIM Major, or graduate student.
• Applicants must be available between 11 am and 1:30 pm on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Applicants must enjoy problem solving and talking with other students about their project ideas.

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.