Student Shop & Lab Assistant

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; 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 student assistant will help with tool/equipment checkout, monitor making spaces, and support daily processes while keeping spaces clean and orderly.

Responsibilities include welcoming customers, answering inquiries, assisting with reservations and equipment requests, and aiding staff with lab upkeep and inventory.

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 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.
• For Machine Knitting support positions, completion of a machine knitting class or other previous machine knitting experience is preferred.

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 courteous
• Assist students and faculty with reservations and equipment requests
• Assist Making Center Staff with shop upkeep, organization, and maintenance including: Overseeing and updating inventory and utilizing web checkout systems daily
• Overseeing dye lab, Machine knitting lab, J3 sewing lab, and or J3 textile sewing lab
• Check students in/out of the space using Web checkout
• Check tools in/out in Web checkout
• Maintain Silver Reed and Dubied Knitting Machines
• Answer basic questions about equipment and lab policies
• 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 skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Adaptability

Google Suite

Lifting up to 25lbs

Evenings and weekends availability

Machine knitting experience (preferred

Tools

Web checkout system

Industrial sewing and dye labs equipment

Knitting machines (Silver Reed, Dubied)

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 student assistant will help with tool/equipment checkout, monitor making spaces, and support daily processes while keeping spaces clean and orderly.

Responsibilities include welcoming customers, answering inquiries, assisting with reservations and equipment requests, and aiding staff with lab upkeep and inventory.