Arts Programs Assistant & Events Coordinator (Student)

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The New School seeks a Student Assistant Specialist to support the Vera List Center for Art and Politics. The role includes administrative, programmatic, and outreach tasks, with evenings/weekends as needed.

The position is 7–12 hours per week, starting in September 2026 and running through June 2027, with potential continuation. You will work under Adrienne Umeh, in a hybrid in-person setup, gaining exposure to exhibitions, publications, fellowships, and event planning within a major arts

Qualifications

• Passion for engaging with diverse communities and arts.
• Strong office and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Interest in contemporary art and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support (mailings, filing, scheduling).
• Support program evaluations, attendance, statistics, and outreach data.
• Assist with VLC events, fellows' library, and archives.
• Manage VLC collections of books, papers, and art materials.
• Assist with social media posts and media organization.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Research and writing

Event support

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Video editing

Job description

The New School seeks a Student Assistant Specialist to support the Vera List Center for Art and Politics. The role includes administrative, programmatic, and outreach tasks, with evenings/weekends as needed.

The position is 7–12 hours per week, starting in September 2026 and running through June 2027, with potential continuation. You will work under Adrienne Umeh, in a hybrid in-person setup, gaining exposure to exhibitions, publications, fellowships, and event planning within a major arts