Post of Cinema Technician Work Experience. Contents. Job description 2. Person specification 4. How to apply and application timeline 5

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1 Work Experience Contents Job description 2 Person specification 4 How to apply and application timeline 5 Equal Opportunities Policy 6

2 Job Description Reporting to: Cinema Projectionist/AV Technicians Location: mac birmingham, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Post Ref: WE CT Principal Purpose of Post The Cinema Projectionist/AV Technicians are responsible to the Head of Technical Resources for the delivery of consistent and high quality technical services relating to requirements for screenings of film, video, digital media and related events and activities in the Centre and as needed through outreach or touring. This role will provide operational support to the Projectionists. Key Responsibilties To service the technical requirements for film screenings in mac's Cinema and other performance areas. The safe operation and maintenance of video, film, digital media and photography equipment and projection spaces in the department's control. To assist in the technical servicing of conferences, seminars and meetings within mac. Equal Opportunities & Diversity All staff are expected to further, promote, and ensure the implementation of, the equal opportunities policies of mac. Note This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It is not meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes in legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time. October

3 Person Specification A person specification describes the areas of knowledge, skills and experience a person should possess in order to take up the post. Skills and Experience Punctual Good communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Willing to learn new skills October

4 Summary of Terms and Conditions Hours of work: students must be available for 7 days between the hours of 9am-10pm. Students will be given shifts within these times up to 25 hours Length of placement: one week (most shifts will be afternoon and late evening). Please ensure both the school and the legal guardian are happy with this before progressing with your application. How to Apply To apply for this post please complete the attached application and monitoring forms. Applications may be sent electronically to: personnel@macarts.co.uk They may also be sent by post to: HR Manager, mac, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Deadline All applications must be received no later than 12 noon on Friday 3 March Late applications will not be considered. Short-listing Shortlisted candidates will be informed at the latest by Friday 10 March Interviews Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview week commencing 20 March It is recommended that all students have another option in place if they are unsuccessful. October

5 Equal Opportunities Policy (Extract) mac is an organisation committed to working towards Equal Opportunities for all and is determined that both in its provision of services and as an employer it will seek to ensure equality of opportunity. As regards provision of services, policies and procedures will be designed not to discriminate either intentionally or unintentionally against any group or individual. mac will also seek to respond to any special needs experienced by particular groups. As regards employment this principle will apply to the recruitment, training, pay, conditions of employment, work allocation, and promotion of all mac's staff. mac will also make use of relevant legislation which allows for initiatives to encourage underrepresented groups to apply for posts. mac will seek to spread these principles to all its users. To ensure the successful implementation of his policy, mac regularly monitors its staff and management, and consults with the Board and other groups as appropriate. mac s Services and Programmes mac's Policy Statement states that in its policies, programme and management mac seeks to: reflect the wide diversity of cultures represented by people in the region reflect the aspirations, needs and concerns of disadvantaged and minority groups demonstrate awareness of the social, political and economic context for cultural activities strive for excellence in arts practice, education, presentation, management and service provision. In creating opportunities for all levels of ability and experience, mac makes deliberate efforts to attract those people who traditionally might have felt excluded from arts activity. Programming decisions include positive consideration of multi-cultural opportunities, the development of facilities and activities for people with disabilities, representation of the lesbian and gay community and women's programmes. mac's partners It is an important plank of mac's policy to work in partnership with others. Equal Opportunity considerations are applied to the consideration of such partnerships and the projects initiated. October