Sewing & Makers Center Assistant

The New School; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School's Parsons School for Design, within the Making Center, seeks Student Assistants to support tool checkout, space monitoring and general shop operations. You will greet visitors, guide patrons, handle reservations and help maintain orderly spaces on campus.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work evenings and weekends as needed, with familiarity of Google Suite and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from 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.).
• Physical ability to lift items.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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 in a professional and courteous manner.
• Assist students and faculty with reservations and equipment requests.
• Assist Making Center Staff with shop upkeep, organization, and maintenance.
• 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

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Google Suite

Teamwork

Shift coordination

Physical ability

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

The New School's Parsons School for Design, within the Making Center, seeks Student Assistants to support tool checkout, space monitoring and general shop operations. You will greet visitors, guide patrons, handle reservations and help maintain orderly spaces on campus.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work evenings and weekends as needed, with familiarity of Google Suite and strong communication skills.