FWS Web UX & Content Assistant — Hybrid, $21/hr

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is recruiting Federal Work Study students to assist with web design, content creation, and social media for Understandingfafsa.org. You will join a student team reporting to the Director of CNYCA’s Higher Education Affordability Project.

The role emphasizes helping first-generation students and counselors navigate the financial aid system, with 10–15 hours per week hybrid work and a $21/hour rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in graphic design, web design, social media or content production.
• Passion for learning new skills and working with a team to develop materials and games that help students to learn about college financing and financial planning.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Full-time New School student with a Federal Work-Study award (If you don't see this on your award letter, ask the financial aid office if you have a work-study award.)

Responsibilities

• Work with our professional design team on developing V6 of the website including a new section focused on our popular classroom materials for counselors and families.
• Assist with the administration and publication of our weekly newsletter and updates on LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Assist the team in developing content and curriculum for the website, including research and writing of short "how-to" blogs and tools for students, families, and educators.
• Work with these audiences to develop new publications or products to make financial aid easier to understand and more accessible in high school and college.

Skills

Graphic design

Web design

Social media

Content production

Education

Full-time The New School student with a Federal Work-Study award

Job description

The New School is recruiting Federal Work Study students to assist with web design, content creation, and social media for Understandingfafsa.org. You will join a student team reporting to the Director of CNYCA’s Higher Education Affordability Project.

The role emphasizes helping first-generation students and counselors navigate the financial aid system, with 10–15 hours per week hybrid work and a $21/hour rate.