Student Event Assistant - Lang Arts

newschool; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking student employees to support Lang Arts and large-scale productions on campus. Evening work is required for some Lang Events.

Responsibilities include in-person day-of event support and guest check-in using Splash, with additional duties to assist the Lang Arts staff and Stage Manager during transitions between pieces.

Qualifications

• Matriculated New School student.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to occasionally carry/move items 40+ lbs.
• Available up to 5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• In-person day-of event support.
• Checking in attendees using Splash event registration tool (app).
• Other duties to support Lang Arts productions/events, e.g. assisting Lang Arts staff/Stage Manager with transitions between pieces.
• Assist in Lang Arts live events, including guest check-in, ushering, and production transitions/costuming.

Skills

Enrolled student

Organizational skills

Lift 40+ lbs

5 hrs/week availability

Job description

The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. We are seeking student employees to support Lang Arts and large scale productions in various roles. Working some evenings and weekends is required as a portion of Lang Events take place in the evening.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In-person day-of event support
• Checking in attendees using Splash event registration tool (app)
• Other assigned duties to support Lang Arts productions/events, such as assisting Lang Arts staff/Stage Manager with the transition between student performance pieces

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Matriculated New School student
• Organizational skills
• Ability to occasionally carry/move items 40+ lbs
• Available up to 5 hours per week

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a theater production/arts space
• Attentive to detail
• Federal Work-Study Awardee preferred

WORK MODE

On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely. #LI-DNI

Hourly Rate : $19 an hour

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.

Responsibilities:

Students will assist in various support roles for Lang Arts live events including but not limited to running guest check-in utilizing Splash, ushering attendees to their seats, and assisting the production stage manager with performance transitions and costuming.