Transdisciplinary Design Studio & Events Assistant

The New School; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School invites applications for a Student Assistant in the Transdisciplinary Design MFA program to support TD Studio and Cave Space on campus. The role includes light IT/AV tasks, event logistics, and marketing material design.

You will collaborate with program leadership, coordinate events, manage equipment orders, and assist with day-to-day studio operations to foster a collaborative environment. Strong organization and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at The New School.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to move ideas forward into implementation.
• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels across the organization.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Familiarity with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing some AV and light IT
• Providing general administrative support to 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
• This role provides general administrative and operational support to program leadership, including basic AV and IT tasks, and manages equipment and supply orders for specialized studio spaces.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Strategic thinking

Communication across levels

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Independent & collaborative

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment at The New School

Tools

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

The New School invites applications for a Student Assistant in the Transdisciplinary Design MFA program to support TD Studio and Cave Space on campus. The role includes light IT/AV tasks, event logistics, and marketing material design.

You will collaborate with program leadership, coordinate events, manage equipment orders, and assist with day-to-day studio operations to foster a collaborative environment. Strong organization and communication are essential.