Graphic Designer for Recreation and Commuter Engagement

The Office of Student Engagement oversees community building programs, and seeks a student worker to support programming for commuter students. This position reports to the Associate Director for Recreation & Commuter Engagement. The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. 

Reporting to the Associate Director of Recreation, & Commuter Engagement, the Graphic Designer for Recreation and Commuter Engagement will play a key role in designing, marketing, and promoting department initiatives and programs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Craft visual and written content for OSE digital and physical platforms to promote Recreation and Commuter Engagement initiatives, including any event Gnarls attends. 

• Assist in the marketing plan and promotion of OSE programs, including review and maintenance of websites and social media accounts. (Examples include but aren’t limited to: Narwhal Nation, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsAPP)

• Create, organize, and coordinate re-usable assets utilized for specific events, programs, and series put on by OSE and Recreation & Commuter Engagement (templates, guidelines, standards, logos)

• Collaborate and coordinate with students and staff to work collaboratively on short-term and long-term projects that require graphic design.

• Maintain a confidential work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• This Position requires a Federal Work-Study Award

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Can work with The New School’s branding and style guides to create a suite of coherent collateral across Student Success

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and social justice.

• An understanding of intersectionality and universally accessible design. 

• Ability to creatively problem solve, multi-task, and function in a collaborative work environment.

• Capacity to provide and receive constructive critique.

• Understanding and interest in contemporary and emerging digital trends

WORK MODE

• Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely.  #LI-DNI

Hourly Rate: $18-$20 / hr

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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Questions can be emailed to [email protected]

Responsibilities:

The Graphic Designer for Recreation and Commuter Engagement will play a key role in designing, marketing, and promoting department initiatives and programs.