ABOUT NOVAC
NOVAC believes in the power of storytelling, and cultivates creative and economic opportunities for storytellers. Through education, workforce development programs, youth media, artist services and public events, we ensure that everyone has access to technology, careers and stories that empower communities.
COMMUNITY CREW UP
COMMUNITY CREW UP is NOVAC's program to connect locals around the country with opportunities on set. In Louisiana, we provide access to on-set experiences and paid opportunities, and around the country, we partner with HBO, Warner Bros and Turner Broadcasting to find diverse talent interested in working behind the scenes in some of Hollywood's most engaging and inclusive production environments.
Organizational Summary
The New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC) is the Gulf South’s longest-operating media arts nonprofit. We believe storytellers empower communities, so we empower storytellers. NOVAC’s work centers on three pillars: youth media education, film/TV industry workforce development, and independent filmmaker services. NOVAC works across Louisiana, with offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Position Summary
The Equipment Inventory Specialist is a part-time contracted position requiring approximately 4–6 hours per week and reporting directly to the Executive Director. This role manages NOVAC’s production equipment inventory, checkout systems, equipment organization, and basic technical support for staff, program participants, and community filmmakers.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment & Inventory Management
- Maintain an accurate inventory of computers, cameras, lighting, audio, accessories, drives, and other film & video production equipment on all inventory lists, including NOVAC’s internal master inventory spreadsheet and Booqable.
- Keep the equipment room organized and distinguish between internal-use and rental/checkout inventory.
- Identify needed repairs, replacements, accessories, and future purchases.
- Review equipment donations and determine whether items are usable and appropriate for NOVAC’s needs.
- Support the organization and management of physical media drives.
Equipment Checkout
- Maintain and update NOVAC’s Booqable equipment management system.
- Manage weekly equipment checkouts and returns
- Manage and maintain NOVAC’s Equipment Rental calendar
- Inventory, inspect, and reorganize returned equipment weekly .
- Maintain clear checkout procedures for internal programs and external users.
Technical & Community Support
- Provide occasional equipment demonstrations for staff and program participants.
- Help ensure users understand the safe and appropriate use of NOVAC equipment.
- Support efforts to increase community awareness and use of NOVAC’s equipment services.
- Help collect occasional photos, footage, or testimonials demonstrating how equipment access supports community filmmakers.
Qualifications
- Based in New Orleans.
- At least three years of relevant technical or production experience.
- Working knowledge of computers, cameras, lighting, audio, and essential film/video production equipment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable learning and managing digital inventory and booking systems.
- Strong computer and digital literacy, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
- Self-directed, dependable, flexible, and able to manage responsibilities with limited supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Compensation & Schedule
This is a part-time contracted position averaging 4–6 hours per week at $35–$40 per hour. NOVAC offers a flexible working environment.