About the position
The Communications & Marketing/Strategic Initiatives team at the College of Performing Arts seeks a highly motivated student to serve as Marketing and Graphic Design Student Assistant Specialist. We're looking for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented individual to support initiatives within the Strategic Initiatives department. This position reports to the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives and is an ideal opportunity for students interested in careers in graphic design, marketing, arts administration, or communications. This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards, as well as student applicants without a Federal Work Study award. The New School is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are committed to our mission and who seek to work collaboratively with all members of our community.
Responsibilities
- Design print and digital materials including event posters, key art, and social media graphics
- Enter and manage event content in the event registration platform Splash
- Research and recommend performance and event marketing strategies
- Assist in video and photo content collection and distribution across digital platforms
- Order promotional print materials from vendors such as Staples and local print shops
- Distribute posters in and around Arnhold Hall, Bank Street Theater, and other nearby venues
- Support guerilla marketing efforts, such as flyering around campus
- Perform administrative and marketing support duties as assigned
Requirements
- Strong graphic design skills
- Experience or demonstrated ability to conduct marketing research and develop outreach strategies
- Social media marketing experience or high proficiency in social media use
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
- Ability to learn new tools such as Splash (event registration platform)
- Strong proofreading and editing skills
- Familiarity with or ability to learn The New School's platforms (Google Suite, Splash, Microsoft Office)
- Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and the transformative power of the arts and education
Nice-to-haves
- Current student in a College of Performing Arts degree program
- Graphic design and social media marketing experience
- Currently enrolled in a program related to Graphic Design, Marketing, Design Technology, or a related field
- Recipient of Federal Work Study award
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $17/hour
- Hours per Week: 5-20 hours per week
