Student Assistant Specialist (BFA Photo Events/End of Year)

The New School

2d•$21 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

The BFA Photography program is seeking a knowledgeable, dedicated, and enthusiastic student to join our team supporting programmatic events and End of Year festivities. This person will be working closely with program leadership and the program administrator, supporting the program on internal curricular events, including year-based Critique Days and the end-of-year Thesis Exhibition. RESPONSIBILITIES Primary duties for this position include: Support the BFA Photography Program in all public events, including the Visiting Artist lecture series and End of Year festivities. Help with setup and breakdown of events. Create visual marketing materials (posters) for public and curricular events. Design and print wall labels for BFA Photography Thesis Exhibition. Update the BFA Photography Thesis website with student works. Support BFA Photography Thesis Exhibition installation and de-installation. Help to direct students in the gallery space during drop-off and pick-up. Attend, when possible, programmatic events. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Fluency in the Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign). Design skills to create posters / flyers for public and program events. Strong communication skills and responsiveness to emails. Timely submission of work. Strong work ethic. WORK MODE ● Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions. #LI-DNI HOURLY RATE $21 per hour 5-10 hours a week for 5 weeks We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. Responsibilities: In this position the responsibilities include building out the BFA Photo Thesis website pages for each graduating student and uploading the images and text. As well as utilizing InDesign to support the production of materials for the BFA Photography Thesis exhibition. We look forward to receiving your application! Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world. You can view our list of open positions on this site to apply, or visit our Job Opportunities page to learn more about working at The New School. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. If you are a current New School employee interested in applying for an open position, please log in to MyDay and access the Jobs Hub through the global menu or by using the search bar. If you have questions about submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. You can also view the Guru Card for written instructions. Please note that you can review the status of your submitted job applications in the Jobs Hub on MyDay. If you are a current TNS student with a MyDay profile or have previously worked as a TNS Student Worker, please visit the MyDay Jobs Hub to access available positions. If you are unsure whether you have a MyDay profile, please have your supervisor connect with their Student HR Partner for guidance.

Requirements

Fluency in the Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign).
Design skills to create posters / flyers for public and program events.
Strong communication skills and responsiveness to emails.
Timely submission of work.
Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

Support the BFA Photography Program in all public events, including the Visiting Artist lecture series and End of Year festivities.
Help with setup and breakdown of events.
Create visual marketing materials (posters) for public and curricular events.
Design and print wall labels for BFA Photography Thesis Exhibition.
Update the BFA Photography Thesis website with student works.
Support BFA Photography Thesis Exhibition installation and de-installation.
Help to direct students in the gallery space during drop-off and pick-up.
Attend, when possible, programmatic events.
building out the BFA Photo Thesis website pages for each graduating student and uploading the images and text.
utilizing InDesign to support the production of materials for the BFA Photography Thesis exhibition.