Design Center Graduate Assistant

Barnard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,639,616 - 35,459,424; Part time

Job summary

Barnard College’s Design Center seeks a part-time Graduate Assistant to support operations, tooling, and workshops. You will supervise open hours, assist with training student staff, and help with maintenance and inventory while collaborating with the Associate Director and Coordinator.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a graduate program, plus skills in sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, or wearable technology, and proficiency in Illustrator, AutoCAD, Rhino, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; enrollment in a graduate degree program.
• Proficient with design software such as Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD/Rhino, and Tinkercad.
• Experience with sewing, textile arts, 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, or microcontroller programming is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work on a team and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: provide front-facing support during open hours and assist with training student staff and inventory.
• Instructional and Curriculum Support: help with workshops and co-teaching of safety orientations and beginner workshops.
• Community Building: support inclusive makerspace culture and assist with communications tasks like social media and flyers.
• Additional duties as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication skills

Front-facing support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Enrollment in Graduate Degree program

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

AutoCAD

Rhino

Tinkercad

Job description

## Design Center Graduate AssistantApplylocations: New York City, NYtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR5751**If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.****Job:**Design Center Graduate AssistantThe Barnard College Design Center is seeking a part-time Graduate Assistant to support the Design Center’s service model, programming, and maintenance. This position will be central to supporting general tool and equipment use, helping with machine maintenance, supporting undergraduate student employees while on-shift, and assisting the Design Center Associate Director and Coordinator with providing instruction and workshops within the Center.**Job Description:****1) Daily Operations:** the Graduate Assistant will* Provide front-facing support for Design Center users during designated “open-hour” periods, emphasizing safe and responsible tool-use throughout the space. Monitor undergraduate staff members especially during weekends and evenings when full-time staff are not available.* Assist the Associate Director and Coordinator with training new student employees who are learning Center tools and equipment for the first time; supporting student employees while on-shift, should they run into troubleshooting issues or user questions they need help answering.* Ensure that the Design Center stays clean and organized. Some light cleaning tasks include sweeping, wiping down surfaces, rinsing out paint brushes and silk screens, etc. Assist with unpacking and organizing deliveries of materials. Assist with inventory and identifying materials in need of restocking.* Provide basic equipment maintenance as needs arise. (Examples include unclogging 3D printers, rethreading sewing machines, replacing drill bits.) Communicate with the Coordinator when more significant machine maintenance needs are identified.**2) Instructional and Curriculum Support:** the Graduate Assistant will* Assist with workshops including material preparations and co-teaching support as needed.* Support Undergraduate Design Assistants through guidance and feedback as they lead *Safety Orientations* and *Getting Started Workshops*.**3) Community Building:** the Graduate Assistant will* Contribute to inclusive and welcoming makerspace shop culture, and help ensure that users adhere to similar practices when interacting with others throughout the space.* Assist the Associate Director and Coordinator in communications tasks including social media posts, event flyering, etc.**4) Additional job responsibilities and duties as needed****Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:******Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities***** Demonstrated ability to work on a team in a collaborative environment.* Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.****Required Qualification Summary***** Bachelor’s degree* Enrollment in a Graduate Degree program* Competencies in one or more of the following areas: intermediate to advanced sewing skills, textile artistry, hand or machine embroidery, 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking (with handheld tools or power tools), or experience programming arduinos/raspberry pis/wearable microcontrollers.* Proficient with one or more of the following software: Adobe Illustrator (Photoshop and/or InDesign is a plus, but not required); AutoCAD or Rhino, Tinkercad, or similar software.****Preferred Qualification Summary***** Degree (or minor) in a design-adjacent subject area, such as architecture, urban planning, fashion design, engineering, or others.* At least 1 to 3 years of related work experience, or a combination of education and related experience.* Demonstrated experience providing technology or makerspace tool support to student, staff, or faculty communities.* Experience working in education, especially higher education.**Pay $33/hour****Looking for about 10-15 hours per week. Weekend and evening availability required.** **Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application, design portfolio optional.**