About the role#
The New School is hiring students to support Lang Arts and large-scale productions. This role involves assisting with live events, which requires working some evenings and weekends. This is a part-time, on-campus position paying $19 per hour.
What you'll do#
- Provide in-person support on the day of events.
- Check in attendees using the Splash registration tool.
- Usher guests to their seats.
- Assist the production stage manager with performance transitions and costuming.
- Help Lang Arts staff manage transitions between student performance pieces.
What you'll need#
- Must be a matriculated New School student.
- Ability to work up to 5 hours per week.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to occasionally carry or move items weighing 40+ lbs.
- Previous experience in a theater production or arts space is preferred.
- A Federal Work-Study Award letter is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: 65 West 11th Street, New York, NY.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
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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