Parsons Fashion Study Collection - Student Assistant (Specialist)

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

The New School in New York, New York, is seeking a part-time staff member for an on-campus position related to the fashion collection. The role involves liaising with faculty, selecting garments for class visits, and responsibilities including cataloging and photographing collections.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in relevant fashion design programs and possess strong communication skills. The position pays $20 per hour and is expected to be fulfilled on campus during scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a BFA, AAS, MA, or MFA program related to fashion or design.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with faculty for PFSC visits.
• Selecting garments based on requests in preparation for class visits.
• Facilitating class visits to the collection.
• Returning garments to the collection after visits.
• Cataloging images of archived garments.
• Documenting remaining images via photography.
• Uploading images to the collection management system.
• Curating onsite exhibits as needed.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Enrolled in BFA Fashion Design, AAS Fashion Design, MA Fashion Studies, MFA Fashion Design and Society, or MA History of Design and Curatorial Studies

Tools

Past Perfect

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaising with faculty for PFSC visits
• Selecting garments based on requests in preparation for class visits
• Facilitating class visits to the collection, schedule‑permitting
• Returning garments to the collection at the conclusion of visits
• Cataloging and image management: reconciling images of archived garments with existing database
• Documenting remaining images via photography
• Uploading images to collection management system
• Curating onsite exhibits in the School of Fashion Hub as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in BFA Fashion Design, AAS Fashion Design, MA Fashion Studies, MFA Fashion Design and Society, or MA History of Design and Curatorial Studies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with collections and/or archives
• Experience using Past Perfect

WORK MODE

On‑Campus position; employees are expected to work on campus during regularly scheduled hours.

COMPENSATION

Part‑time, paid hourly at $20 per hour.

EEO STATEMENT

The New School is an equal opportunity employer and does 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.