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Production Equipment Room (Cage) Manager

Position Number: 7157378
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Communications - Film and Video

Production Equipment Room (Cage) Manager

Community College of Aurora

Salary: $52,508.84 - $60,385.17 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 230840

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

Department:

POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Equipment Room (Cage) Manager oversees all aspects of equipment room operations at Lowry Studios, ensuring production assets are well-maintained, accurately tracked, and readily available to support academic and production activities. This role leads equipment room operations, fulfillment, and inventory control, while managing the full lifecycle of equipment including maintenance, repairs, procurement, and budget oversight.
The manager collaborates closely with faculty, students, and staff to meet instructional and production needs, delivering high-quality customer service and administering training and certification programs that promote responsible and safe equipment use. Additional responsibilities include supervising student employees, coordinating support for events, maintaining safe and functional facilities, and contributing to departmental operations and communications.

OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Equipment Room Operations:Manage Lowry Studios equipment room ("the Cage"), ensuring efficient daily operations, high-quality customer service, and effective use of proprietary FS Greenlight software. Serve as the primary point of contact for equipment requests, issue resolution, and policy enforcement. Monitor high-value spaces and maintain clean, safe, and functional facilities.
Order Fulfillment & Inventory Control:Process and fulfill equipment orders, recommending alternative solutions as needed to meet demands of multiple simultaneous projects. Maintain accurate inventory records to ensure availability, tracking, and timely replacement of equipment.
Maintenance, Repairs & Procurement:Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and repair of production equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Coordinate repairs with vendors, recommend and source new equipment, gather quotes, and manage annual budget. Support grant proposals and collaborate with vendors to align new acquisitions with program needs.
Customer Service & Academic Collaboration:Partner with faculty and instructors to anticipate and meet equipment and training needs for coursework and student productions. Deliver responsive, solutions-focused service and trainings to students, faculty, and instructors.
Training & Certification Programs:Deliver trainings on equipment, high-value spaces, and FS Greenlight software. Manage certification processes to ensure compliance with department guidelines. Produce and maintain training materials and videos and recommend improvements to streamline systems and enhance user experience.
Student Employee Supervision:Recruit, onboard, schedule, and supervise work-study students and student volunteers. Delegate tasks, ensure efficient workflow, and monitor financial aid compliance for student employees.
Event & Production Support:Coordinate equipment and student crews for departmental events and productions, assisting with planning, setup, run and wrap. Support recurring department meetings and events and special engagements at Lowry Studios.
Department Operations & Communications Support:Support daily Lowry Studios operations by coordinating large deliveries and providing front desk coverage as needed, either directly or with work-study students. Contribute to departmental communications by creating graphic design assets for events and producing content for the department newsletter.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate's degree in film production, media arts, theater technology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Professional Experience:

2-3 years of hands-on experience in an equipment room, production environment, rental house, or similar setting
Basic knowledge of film/production equipment (camera, lighting, grip, audio)
Experience providing customer service in a fast-paced, multi-user environment
Some experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, or coordination of repairs

Supervision/Operations:

Demonstrated ability to supervise student workers or part-time staff
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a calm and professional manner

Technical/Administrative Skills:

Experience using inventory or asset management software
Proficiency with standard office softwares (email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools)

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in film production, cinematography, media arts, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Professional Experience:

4-6+ years of experience managing or leading an equipment room, production facility, or rental house
Advanced working knowledge of professional-grade production equipment
Experience overseeing the full equipment lifecycle (inventory, maintenance, repair, replacement, procurement)
Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and purchasing processes

Leadership & Supervision:

Proven experience supervising staff or student teams, including hiring, training, and scheduling in an academic environment
Experience building training and certification programs for equipment use, including development of training materials/videos
Experience developing workflow improvements

Event & Communications Support:

Experience supporting live productions, student film shoots, or events, including crew coordination
Basic graphic design or content creation skills for communications, including knowledge of industry-standard graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or similar)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated salary range is $52,508.84- $60,385.17 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: Review of applications will begin on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant's professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

A complete online application
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

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Notice to all Applicants:

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Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer,Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7157378&targetURL= with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at (303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/5340443/production-equipment-room-cage-manager

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