Graphic Designer For Recreation & Commuter Engagement (FWS)

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

The New School's Office of Student Engagement seeks a Graphic Designer to support programming for commuter students. The role reports to the Associate Director for Recreation & Commuter Engagement and focuses on designing, marketing, and promoting department initiatives and programmes.

The position offers a hybrid work mode with on-campus time and remote options, and pays an hourly rate of $18–$20. Federal Work-Study is required, and candidates will collaborate with students and staff on varied

Qualifications

• Federal Work-Study Award is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to apply The New School’s branding and style guides to create coherent collateral across Student Success.

Responsibilities

• Craft visual and written content for OSE digital and physical platforms to promote Recreation and Commuter Engagement initiatives.
• Assist in the marketing plan and promotion of OSE programs, reviewing and maintaining websites and social media accounts (e.g., Narwhal Nation, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp).
• Create, organise, and coordinate reusable assets for events, programmes, and series, such as templates, guidelines, standards, and logos.
• Collaborate with students and staff on short‑term and long‑term projects that require graphic design.
• Maintain a confidential work environment.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Federal Work-Study Award required

Job description

Position Overview

The Office of Student Engagement seeks a Graphic Designer to support programming for commuter students. The role reports to the Associate Director for Recreation & Commuter Engagement and focuses on designing, marketing, and promoting department initiatives and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Craft visual and written content for OSE digital and physical platforms to promote Recreation and Commuter Engagement initiatives, including events attended by OSE.
• Assist in the marketing plan and promotion of OSE programs, reviewing and maintaining websites and social media accounts (e.g., Narwhal Nation, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp).
• Create, organise, and coordinate reusable assets for specific events, programmes, and series, such as templates, guidelines, standards, and logos.
• Collaborate with students and staff on short‑term and long‑term projects that require graphic design.
• Maintain a confidential work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Federal Work‑Study Award required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to apply The New School’s branding and style guides to create coherent collateral across Student Success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusivity and social justice.
• Understanding of intersectionality and universally accessible design.
• Creative problem‑solving, multitasking and teamwork skills.
• Capacity to give and receive constructive critique.
• Interest in contemporary and emerging digital trends.

Work Mode

Hybrid/Split – regularly scheduled on‑campus time (e.g., 1–4 days per week) with some remote work.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $18–$20 per hour.

Contact

Questions: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.