Student Assistant Specialist

Student Assistant Specialist - Journalism + Design

The Journalism + Design (J+D) program at The New School is seeking a motivated student worker to assist in implementing a community engagement strategy. This role is crucial for fostering a strong internal community that supports students and alumni, with a particular focus on disseminating job and internship opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a community assistant for the online J+D Slack workspace.
• Provide support to students, faculty, and alumni using the J+D Slack platform.
• Track the Journalism + Design editorial calendar.
• Publish the Journalism + Design email newsletter.
• Plan, produce, and publish content for Journalism + Design social media accounts.
• Respond to replies and direct messages on Instagram and other social platforms.
• Experiment with and develop presence on platforms where J+D has underdeveloped reach.
• Collect and analyze data from these engagement efforts to suggest strategic improvements.
• Attend a weekly check-in meeting with faculty advisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work independently under faculty direction.
• Comfortable with public posting and online communication.
• Enthusiastic about community building.
• Committed to principles of equity and inclusion.
• Experience with publishing and messaging tools, particularly Slack.
• Willingness to learn new tools and approaches.
• Organized with effective collaboration and system organization skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and proactively seek assistance when needed.
• Availability for approximately 10 hours per week.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position. Employees will primarily work remotely, with occasional on-campus presence required with advance notice. Discretion is expected for on-campus presence when necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $16.50

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The New School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate 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. We value the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Key skills/competency

• Community Engagement
• Social Media Management
• Content Creation
• Communication
• Organization
• Data Analysis
• Slack
• Newsletter Publishing
• Editorial Calendar Management
• Student Support