About the role#
The Parsons School for Design is hiring Student Assistants for the E4 Wood, Metal, Tool Checkout, and Light lab within the Making Center. You will support a large, interdisciplinary workspace that serves students and faculty across various mediums. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining shop operations, assisting users with equipment, and ensuring the facility remains organized and clean.
What you'll do#
- Cultivate an inclusive, welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
- Provide customer service by answering questions about department policies and procedures.
- Manage the checkout process for tools and equipment, including inspecting items for damage upon return.
- Assist with shop operations, such as opening and closing procedures, receiving deliveries, and tracking inventory.
- Help with material processing, recycling, and preparing supplies like wood, metal, and plaster.
- Support machinery maintenance by restocking consumables, changing components, and performing daily cleaning.
- Assist with the installation of lighting equipment and complete special projects as assigned.
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
What you'll need#
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or without close supervision.
- Organizational and time management skills with close attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Google Suite.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Capability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: 25 East 13th Street, New York, NY.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Compensation: $17.00 per hour.
About The New School
The New School is a university based in New York City. It operates several colleges including Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts. The institution offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across disciplines like performing arts and social research. It maintains a staff of over 6,000 employees.
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