Student Assistant Specialist - J&D

Student Assistant Specialist - J&D

Company:
The New School

Job Location:
New York, 10011

Category:
Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

J+D seeks a student worker to help implement a community engagement strategy aimed at building a strong internal community that supports students and alums.

This position supports the chair and adviser in communication, with an emphasis on job and internship opportunities for students and recent graduates. The Journalism + Design Slack is the hub of the community of students, alums, faculty, and others.

Responsibilities include

• Serving as community assistant for online J+D Slack workspace
• Provide support for student, faculty, and alum users of the J+D Slack
• Track the Journalism + Design editorial calendar
• Publish the Journalism + Design email newsletter
• Planning, producing, and publishing posts for Journalism + Design social media accounts
• Responding to replies and direct messages on Instagram and other platforms
• Experimenting with platforms where J+D has an underdeveloped presence
• Collecting and analyzing data generated by these efforts, and suggesting changes in strategy based on that data
• Attend a weekly check-in meeting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be able to work independently under the direction of J+D faculty. Candidates should be

• Comfortable with posting in public
• Enthusiastic about building community
• Committed to equity and inclusion
• Experienced with publishing and messaging tools (Slack)
• Willing to learn new publishing tools and try new things
• Organized and collaborative with organization systems
• Able to meet deadline and ask for help when needed
• Available approximately 10 hours/week

WORK MODE
Hybrid - Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

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Hourly Rate - $16.50

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:

The Student Assistant Specialist supports Journalism + Design's community engagement efforts by managing communication across Slack, newsletters, and social media while promoting job and internship opportunities for students and alumni. The role involves content creation, community support, data tracking, and collaborating with faculty, requiring strong organization, independence, and enthusiasm for building an inclusive community.

We look forward to receiving your application!