Marketing and Graphic Design, Student Assistant Specialist

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

Job summary

The New School Performing Arts is seeking a Marketing and Graphic Design, Student Assistant to support Events Marketing and Strategic Initiatives. You will design posters and digital assets, write newsletters, and craft social media content while researching event marketing strategies.

You’ll manage content in Splash and assist with print orders and flyer distribution, gaining hands-on experience in graphic design, marketing, and communications in a dynamic campus setting.

Qualifications

• Strong graphic design skills
• Experience with marketing research and developing outreach strategies
• Social media marketing proficiency
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Ability to learn Splash
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Familiarity with The New School platforms (Google Suite, Splash, MS Office)
• Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and the arts education mission

Responsibilities

• Design print and digital materials including event posters, key art, and social media graphics
• Write, edit and create newsletters
• Capture and edit video/photo content and create social media assets
• Enter and manage event content in Splash
• Research and recommend performance and event marketing strategies
• Assist in video and photo content collection and distribution across digital platforms
• Order promotional print materials from vendors
• Distribute flyers and posters around campus venues
• Provide general administrative and marketing support

Skills

Strong graphic design

Marketing research

Social media marketing

Proofreading and editing

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Splash event platform

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Learning new tools

Education

Currently enrolled in College of Performing Arts

Federal Work Study award recipient

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Splash (event platform)

Job description

The Communications & Marketing/Strategic Initiatives team at The New School Performing Arts seeks a highly motivated student to serve as Marketing and Graphic Design, Student Assistant . We're looking for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented individual to support the Events Marketing and Strategic Initiatives department. This position reports to the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives and is an ideal opportunity for students interested in careers in graphic design, marketing, and communications.

This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards, as well as student applicants without a Federal Work Study award.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Design print and digital materials, create video and photo assets, and write newsletters while researching performance and event marketing strategies. Manage event content on the Splash registration platform, coordinate vendor print orders and flyer distribution across campus venues, and perform general administrative and marketing support duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong graphic design skills
• Experience or demonstrated ability to conduct marketing research and develop outreach strategies
• Social media marketing experience or high proficiency in social media use
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
• Ability to learn new tools such as Splash (event registration platform)
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Familiarity with or ability to learn The New School's platforms (Google Suite, Splash, Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice, and the transformative power of the 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 Federal Work Study award

WORK MODE

Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (minimum one day per week) and also work some of the time remotely. Position is remote or split-hybrid during the summer. #LI-DNI

HOURLY RATE

$17.00/hour

Hours per Week

Up to 20 hours per week, or as scheduled

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.