Jazz Video & Lights, Student Assistant Specialist

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a motivated Student Assistant Specialist for its School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. This role involves supporting lighting, video, and live streaming for events and performances.

Key responsibilities include managing lighting setups, operating live streaming, and collaborating with faculty and students. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours. Compensation is $18.00 per hour for 3–20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with video live‑streaming tools and techniques.
• Basic understanding of lighting setup and management.
• Strong organizational and file‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage lighting setup and operation for live events and performances.
• Operate and manage live streaming for events hosted on the College of Performing Arts YouTube channel.
• Set up and break down audio and video equipment before and after performances.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to ensure successful execution of performances and events.
• Maintain a professional and supportive presence during rehearsals and live shows.

Skills

Video live‑streaming tools

Lighting setup and management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Jazz Video & Lights, Student Assistant Specialist

The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music seeks a motivated student to support lighting, video and live streaming for events and performances.

Responsibilities

• Manage lighting setup and operation for live events and performances.
• Operate and manage live streaming for events hosted on the College of Performing Arts YouTube channel.
• Set up and break down audio and video equipment before and after performances.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to ensure successful execution of performances and events.
• Maintain a professional and supportive presence during rehearsals and live shows.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with video live‑streaming tools and techniques.
• Basic understanding of lighting setup and management.
• Strong organizational and file‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recipient of a Federal Work Study award.
• Previous experience in live sound, lighting, or video production.
• Knowledge of advanced lighting techniques and video production equipment.

Work Mode

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

Compensation

Hourly rate: $18.00
Hours per week: 3–20 (not to exceed 20 hours in a single workweek)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The New School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military, or veteran status.