Fall 2026 Communications & Engagement Student Worker

amda-internal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is seeking motivated, creative, and professional students to join the Communications & Engagement team for the Fall 2026 semester. Student Workers provide hands-on experience in digital engagement, community building, and content creation, while representing AMDA both inside and outside the classroom.

The role focuses on ZeeMee-based outreach, requires strong written communication, and balances academics with part-time employment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled AMDA student for Fall 2026 semester.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Professional and responsive in digital spaces.
• Creative, reliable, and able to manage deadlines.
• Desire to connect with and support prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active and professional ZeeMee profile.
• Monitor ZeeMee message boards and chats to assist prospective students with AMDA-related questions.
• Respond in a timely manner to “Ask a Counselor,” “General,” and “Ask a Current Student” chats.
• Collaborate with the Communications & Engagement team to develop creative in‑platform engagement activities that foster connection.
• Share the AMDA experience through creative digital content, including Day-in-the-life posts, rehearsals and performances, behind‑the‑scenes moments, student life highlights.
• Post a minimum of two original pieces of content per week on the ZeeMee platform.
• Represent AMDA in a welcoming, professional, and authentic manner.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Creative

Digital professionalism

Content creation

Tools

ZeeMee platform

Job description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is seeking motivated, creative, and professional students to join the Communications & Engagement team for the Fall 2026 semester. Student Workers play an important role in supporting AMDA’s outreach efforts while serving as authentic ambassadors of the AMDA experience. This position offers hands‑on professional experience in digital engagement, community building, and content creation; while contributing meaningfully to how prospective students connect with our campuses. We are looking for students who are dependable, proactive, and excited to represent AMDA both inside and outside the classroom

The Communications & Engagement Student Worker supports AMDA’s prospective student engagement efforts through the ZeeMee platform. This role reports to the Social Media & Content Manager and requires strong written communication skills, professionalism in digital environments, creativity, and the ability to balance academic responsibilities with part‑time employment. Student Workers in this role help foster meaningful online connections, respond to prospective student inquiries, and create engaging content that reflects the authentic AMDA student experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

Engagement

• Maintain an active and professional ZeeMee College Influencer profile
• Monitor ZeeMee message boards and chats to assist prospective students with AMDA-related questions
• Respond in a timely manner to “Ask a Counselor,” “General,” and “Ask a Current Student” chats
• Collaborate with the Communications & Engagement team to develop creative in‑platform engagement activities that foster connection

Content Creation

• Share the AMDA experience through creative digital content, including (but not limited to):
  • “Day-in-the-life” posts
  • Rehearsals and performances
  • Behind‑the‑scenes moments
  • Student life highlights
• Post a minimum of two (2) original pieces of content per week on the ZeeMee platform
• Represent AMDA in a welcoming, professional, and authentic manner
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled AMDA student for the Summer 2026 semester
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong written communication skills
• Professional and responsive in digital spaces
• Creative, reliable, and able to manage deadlines
• Desire to connect with and support prospective students

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands‑on experience in digital engagement and content creation
• Development of leadership and communication skills
• Professional portfolio‑building opportunities
• Expanded campus network
• Resume‑building experience in communications and outreach

Position Information:

• Must be enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester (employment in this department is open to 2nd– 6th semester students).
• Student employees are paid minimum wage in accordance with applicable state and local law
• Work schedules are arranged around academic commitments
• Student Worker positions are hired on a semester-to-semester basis and continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the current term

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.