Marketing and Graphic Design, Student Assistant Specialist

The New School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Student Assistant in the Events Marketing and Strategic Initiatives department to support the creation and coordination of marketing and graphic design assets for campus events. You will contribute to print and digital materials, newsletters, social media, and video/photo content.

The role reports to the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives and involves hands-on design with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, plus familiarity with Splash, Google Suite,

Qualifications

• Strong graphic design skills.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to conduct marketing research and develop outreach strategies.
• Social media marketing experience or strong proficiency in social media use.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Ability to learn new tools such as Splash.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Familiarity with The New School platforms including Google Suite, Splash, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice.

Responsibilities

• Design print and digital materials for events such as posters and social media graphics.
• Write, edit, and create newsletters.
• Capture and edit video and photo content and create social media assets.
• Enter and manage event information in Splash.

Skills

Graphic design

Marketing research

Social media marketing

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Splash

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Editing/proofreading

Equity/ Inclusion advocacy

Education

College of Performing Arts student

Federal Work Study recipient

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Splash

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Student Assistant in the Events Marketing and Strategic Initiatives department, you will support the creation and coordination of marketing and graphic design assets for campus events. Reporting to the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives, you will contribute to print and digital materials, newsletters, and social media and video/photo content.

Key Responsibilities

• Design print and digital materials such as event posters, key art, and social media graphics
• Write, edit, and create newsletters
• Capture and edit video and photo content, then create accompanying social media assets
• Enter and manage event information in the event registration platform, Splash
• Research and recommend performance and event marketing strategies
• Support the collection and distribution of video and photo content across digital platforms
• Order promotional print materials from vendors including Staples and local print shops
• Distribute flyers and posters in and around Arnhold Hall, Bank Street Theater, and nearby venues
• Provide administrative and marketing support duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong graphic design skills
• Experience or demonstrated ability to conduct marketing research and develop outreach strategies
• Social media marketing experience or strong proficiency in social media use
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
• Ability to learn new tools such as Splash
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Familiarity with or ability to learn The New School platforms including Google Suite, Splash, and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and the transformative power of arts and education

Preferred Qualifications

• Current student in a College of Performing Arts degree program
• Graphic design and social media marketing experience
• Currently enrolled in a program related to Graphic Design, Marketing, Design Technology, or a related field
• Recipient of a Federal Work Study award

Tools and Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Canva
• Splash
• Google Suite
• Microsoft Office

Work Mode and Schedule

This position is Hybrid/Split. It includes regularly scheduled, consistent time on campus (minimum one day per week) plus remote work during other scheduled periods. During the summer, the position is remote or split-hybrid. #LI-DNI

Hours per week: Up to 20 hours per week, or as scheduled.

Compensation

Hourly rate: USD 17.00 per hour.

Application Requirements

• Submit a resume and examples of design work (digital or print brochure, flyer, or poster) via the application portal
• Provide the design work sample as an additional attachment through the application
• If you have a Federal Work Study award, include your FWS award letter