About the role#
The Vera List Center for Art and Politics is looking for a Federal Work Study student to assist with administrative, editorial, and programmatic tasks. This role provides insight into the center's exhibitions, fellowship cycles, and public events. You will work directly with the Assistant Director of Editorial Initiatives to support the center's mission of connecting contemporary art with social justice and political issues. This position requires a commitment of two semesters.
What you'll do#
- Create graphics for fellowship artists, focus themes, and center initiatives.
- Edit long-form video documentation and produce short-form excerpts for social media.
- Provide administrative support, including filing, mailings, and organizing itineraries.
- Manage and archive project data using the FileMaker database.
- Assist with program evaluations, attendance tracking, and data gathering.
- Support communication efforts by drafting social media posts and taking event photos.
- Provide in-person support for public events, including some evenings and weekends.
- Conduct research and organize information for upcoming events and fellows.
What you'll need#
- Must qualify for a Federal Work Study stipend.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma.
- Experience with video editing software and designing title treatments.
- Ability to edit video for multiple formats and aspect ratios, including 9:16, 1:1, 16:9, and 4:5.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and research skills.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
- Passion for engaging with diverse communities through art and social justice.
- Availability to work during evenings and weekends as needed.
- Preferred: Experience or interest in curatorial and editorial work, event planning, WordPress, Adobe Illustrator, or sound design.
- Preferred: Pursuing a degree in a design-related field.
Location & details#
- Location: New York City, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Approximately 7 to 12 hours per week, with at least 4 hours worked in person.
- Term: Fall 2026 through December 2026, with the intention to continue through the academic year.
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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