Photography Lab & Equipment Center Assistant

The New School; Lowell (MI); 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 Photography Labs and Equipment Resource Center within the Making Center. Parsons Making Center is a collection of more than 70,000 sq.

ft. of labs, shops, studios, and open workspaces that provide curricular support for making across a broad range of mediums and disciplines and supports experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from the supervisor and communicate clearly with Making Center users.
• Adaptable and consistent when notifying the supervisor of schedule changes.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work without close supervision or alone.
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Ability to lift items up to 25lbs.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment and a respectful shop culture for students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide a high level of customer service, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and attitude in all interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• Report for shift on time and review priority tasks with the supervisor.
• Monitor patrons entering and exiting the shop space and be ready and available to assist them.
• Provide information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding department services, policies, and procedures.
• Perform basic reception duties including greeting visitors and answering phone calls professionally and courteously.
• Assist students and faculty with reservations and equipment requests.
• Assist Making Center Staff with shop upkeep, organization, and maintenance including:
• Perform tasks to assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various machinery.
• Perform regular upkeep of shops and spaces to maintain organization and cleanliness.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Google Suite

Physical stamina

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks Student Assistants in the Photography Labs and Equipment Resource Center within the Making Center. Parsons Making Center is a collection of more than 70,000 sq.

ft. of labs, shops, studios, and open workspaces that provide curricular support for making across a broad range of mediums and disciplines and supports experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.