Jobs
Jobs
Yale Schwarzman Center is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive organization.
We are actively building our team of individuals who share, value, and support these goals, and who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We invite your interest in helping us bring the Yale Schwarzman Center to life!
Staff Positions
Technical Director (Audio/Video)
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Technical Director (Audio/Video) will oversee, and provide support for, all technical live-event support elements related to professional, faculty, and student-led events in 5+ multi-purpose venues in the Schwarzman Center. They will ensure smooth and timely operations and safety throughout the process; foster an inclusive and respectful working environment around production activity at the Schwarzman Center; and carry out duties while exercising a high degree of autonomy and discretion. The production team plays an essential role in a start-up culture that necessitates flexibility, enthusiasm for the mission, and a can-do attitude. Frequent night and weekend work will be required.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and expertise in standard A/V practices and workflows including editing, color correcting, audio mixing, graphic creation, digital distribution; Advanced knowledge of conventional and automated lighting fixtures, DMX signal flow a plus, and ability to setup and operate equipment. This candidate will have advanced expertise with high-level production equipment: SHURE, Yamaha, Barco, Panasonic, ClearCom, and ETC., & high-level production software such as DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Audinate Dante, QSC Q-SYS, IDK and AVID Pro Tools. Basic computer networking, shared file server management, and knowledge of Mac OSX.
The candidate should also possess knowledge of and expertise in production-related health and safety best practices and ability to identify and correct potential hazards. Knowledge of safe rigging practices is a plus. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize complex workload, collaborate effectively and flexibly with a large number of faculty, staff, students, interns, community members, guest artists, and other professionals representing a wide diversity of personalities and cultures. Additionally, this candidate must demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Director of Events & Theatrical Production
Yale University seeks a talented and experienced production professional to join the senior leadership team of the Schwarzman Center, Yale’s first-ever center for student life and the arts. Located at the heart of campus, the Center houses 5+ multi-purpose venues including Commons - a popular dining hall by day and event space by night – and is host to a high volume of university events in addition to arts programming and occasional external rentals. The Center is designed to bring together students and faculty from all of Yale’s schools and colleges – a university-wide educational, social, dining, and cultural hub that engages with audiences local to global, with state-of-the-art technology.
YSC is committed to driving positive social change. We are building an inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist organization made up of individuals who share and support the goals set forth in the Center’s mission, and who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Casual Event Technician
The Schwarzman Center at Yale University (YSC) is looking for on-call Casual Event Technicians to assist on events and performances in collaboration with the Director of Production, Production Manager, and Media Production and Technology Manager. The Casual Event Technician will help to execute and provide audio, visual, and general support for the vast array of events and programming at the Schwarzman Center.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to ysc.production@yale.edu
Creative Marketing Fellow G&P
The Creative Marketing Fellow is responsible for the ongoing development of Storyboard - YSC’s virtual workshop and content sharing platform - and the co-development and implementation of guerilla marketing campaigns. This role reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications and is available to graduate and professional students with demonstrated skills in project management, web content management, digital content creation, and marketing promotions. Apply through Yale Student Employment (job listing #31145)
Yale Schwarzman Center Visitor Services Assistant I
Yale Schwarzman Center (YSC) is seeking students to support the student-guest experience at the Center, with shifts available during days, nights and/or weekends. This position reports to the Visitor Services Manager and will interface with other YSC staff in the areas of building logistics and production.
Responsibilities include: Perform opening/closing duties for and monitor activities in the Annex, which includes several Good Life Center spaces and three meeting rooms among other spaces; ensure that spaces are used in accordance with YSC guidelines; other duties as assigned. Apply through Yale Student Employment (job listing #31549) Posted 8/25
Yale Schwarzman Center Marketing and Communications Assistant
Do your TikTok videos and Insta Stories inspire people to try new experiences? Are you passionate about writing to support the arts? YSC is currently seeking two student assistants in Marketing & Communications to gather social media content and draft feature stories. Undergraduates, graduate, and professional students may apply through Yale Student Employment (job listing #31489) Posted 8/25
Yale Schwarzman Center Visitor Services Assistant II
Yale Schwarzman Center (YSC) is seeking students to support the guest experience throughout the Center with shifts available during days, nights and/or weekends. This position reports to the Visitor Services Manager and will interface with other YSC staff in the areas of building logistics and production.
Responsibilities include: Provide marketing and communications and other logistical support for programs and events including the production of signage and marketing materials, coordinate guest registration and box office needs; provide Front of House support for programs and events as an usher and/or house manager on site and in affiliate spaces; other duties as assigned. Apply through Yale Student Employment (job listing #31550) Posted 8/25
Yale Schwarzman Center Photographer
Yale Schwarzman Center (YSC) is seeking students to serve as photographers for YSC’s programming. Position is on an as needed basis.
- Attending scheduled events and dress rehearsals during day, night, and/or weekend hours, to create compelling images for use on our website, email and social media channels.
- Editing and selecting a collection of images to represent each project.
- Uploading and tagging final photo collection within two days of completing the event.
- Submitting time sheets in a timely manner, including what tasks were completed in the notes section of the timesheet.
There may be other duties as assigned. This position reports to the YSC Marketing Manager.
Requirements for the Job:
Ideal candidates will have an interest in photography for events of live/filmed entertainment, have great attention to detail, organization, be proactive, be able to work independently and as a team player, and have the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and environments.
Ideal:
The ideal candidate will have a high-quality camera capable of producing print quality (300dpi) images and work samples to show.
Apply through Yale Student Employment (job listing #31821 ) Posted 9/12