Gig Office, Student Assistant

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School's Gig Office at the College of Performing Arts invites a motivated student to join as Gig Office, Student Assistant. This role supports booking and artist-management initiatives and reports to the Program and Administration Manager in the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.

It is open to students with or without Federal Work Study awards. The position is primarily on campus to facilitate effective in-person collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, communications, and documents accurately and efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Proficient with standard office technology and software.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with booking students for Gig Office performance opportunities.
• Communicate gig details and availability with students and clients.
• Help send and track gig agreements and other required documents.
• Help maintain the Gig Office Artist Roster and gig records.
• Assist with basic data entry, scheduling, email communication, and other Gig Office tasks.
• Support the Jazz Office with other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Task management

Written and verbal communication

Independent teamwork

Office software

Attention to detail

Tools

Office software

Job description

POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW

The Gig Office at the College of Performing Arts seeks a highly motivated student to serve as Gig Office, Student Assistant. We’re looking for a(n) motivated, organized, communicative individual(s) to support initiatives within the Gig Office. This position reports to the Program and Administration Manager at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music and is an ideal position for students who are interested in a career in booking and artist management. This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards, as well as student applicants without a Federal Work Study award.

CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with booking students for Gig Office performance opportunities.


• Communicate gig details and availability with students and clients.


• Help send and track gig agreements and other required documents.


• Help maintain the Gig Office Artist Roster and gig records.


• Assist with basic data entry, scheduling, email communication, and other Gig Office tasks.


• Support the Jazz Office with other administrative tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, communications, and documents accurately and efficiently.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Capability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.


• Proficient with standard office technology and software.


• Strong attention to detail.

WORK MODE

This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement.

SALARY RANGE

Hourly Rate: $17 Hours per Week: 5, or as needed. Not to exceed 20 hours in a single workweek while classes are in session.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.