TD Studio & Events Coordinator - MFA Program

newschool; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Student Assistant for the Transdisciplinary Design MFA program to support the TD Studio and Cave Space, coordinate events, and assist with lightweight IT/AV tasks. You will design marketing materials, manage equipment orders, and serve as a liaison among students, faculty, and administrators.

The role emphasizes strong organization, strategic thinking, and clear communication across multiple levels, with on-campus work hours and collaboration with the design

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at The New School.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the capacity to think strategically and to effectively move ideas forward into implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively on multiple levels across the organization.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Familiarity with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in urbanism, design justice, community-based work, or sustainability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performing some AV and light IT.
• Providing general administrative support to the Program Director and Program Administrator.
• In collaboration with the Program Director and Program Administrator, coordinate multiple events throughout the academic year, including communication and logistics
• Design marketing materials and event-related materials
• Coordinate with the Program Administrator to order equipment and supplies for TD Studio and Cave Space
• Support day-to-day studio operations to foster a collaborative and well-functioning environment
• Liaise among students, faculty, and administrative partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Independence & collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Enrolled student at The New School

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

The New School is seeking a Student Assistant for the Transdisciplinary Design MFA program to support the TD Studio and Cave Space, coordinate events, and assist with lightweight IT/AV tasks. You will design marketing materials, manage equipment orders, and serve as a liaison among students, faculty, and administrators.

The role emphasizes strong organization, strategic thinking, and clear communication across multiple levels, with on-campus work hours and collaboration with the design