About the role
Location: U - 63 Fifth Avenue · Type: Part time · Posted: 2026-08-31 · Reference: JR109318
Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks Student Assistants in various shops within the Making Center. Parsons Making Center is a collection of more than 70,000 sq.ft. of labs, shops, studios, and open work spaces that provide curricular support for making across a broad range of mediums and disciplines, and supports experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The student assistant should be a personable, proactive, detail oriented individual who will become integral to the daily workings of the facilities within the Making Center, with the ability to learn new skills and technologies as needed. Duties for each space vary slightly, but entail assisting students and faculty with the checkout of tools/equipment and/or monitoring making spaces and keeping the facilities clean and orderly.
Responsibilities
Report for shift on time and review priority tasks with the supervisor.
Monitor patrons entering and exiting the shop space and be ready and available to assist them.
Provide information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding department services, policies, and procedures
Perform basic reception duties including greeting visitors and answering phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
Assist students and faculty with reservations and equipment requests.
Assist Making Center Staff with shop upkeep, organization, and maintenance.
Perform tasks to assist in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various machinery.
Perform regular upkeep of shops and spaces to maintain organization and cleanliness.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Participate in training sessions and staff meetings
Minimum Qualifications:
Excellent customer service skills
Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisor and communicate clearly with Making Center users
Adaptable and consistent when notifying the supervisor of schedule changes
Attention to detail
Ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds
Ability to work without close supervision or alone
Familiarity with Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
Physical ability to lift items
Ability to work non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends
Work mode: On-campus position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work that is not feasible, or not in the organization's best interest, to be performed remotely. #LI-DNI
Salary: $17.00
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:
Duties entail assisting students and faculty with the checkout of tools/equipment and/or monitoring making spaces and keeping the facilities clean and orderly.
We look forward to receiving your application!
How to apply
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