On-Campus Shop & Lab Assistant

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

Job summary

Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks Student Assistants in the MFA Textile and MFA FDS department within the Making Center. The role involves assisting with tool checkout, space monitoring, and daily shop tasks to support students and faculty.

Responsibilities include welcoming users, handling reservations, maintaining cleanliness, and participating in training. This on-campus position pays $17.00 per hour and requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an inclusive, welcoming learning environment and a respectful shop culture.
• Provide high-level customer service with professional demeanor.
• Check in for shifts and review priority tasks with supervisor.
• Monitor shop spaces and assist patrons as needed.
• Inform patrons about department services, policies, and procedures.
• Greet visitors and answer phone calls professionally.
• Assist students and faculty with reservations and equipment requests.
• Support Making Center staff with shop upkeep, organization, and maintenance.
• Assist in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of various machinery.
• Keep labs and spaces clean and organized; complete special projects.
• Participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Work schedule flexibility

Lifts up to 25lbs

Google Workspace familiarity

Job description

Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks Student Assistants in the MFA Textile and MFA FDS department within the Making Center. The role involves assisting with tool checkout, space monitoring, and daily shop tasks to support students and faculty.

Responsibilities include welcoming users, handling reservations, maintaining cleanliness, and participating in training. This on-campus position pays $17.00 per hour and requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.