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 Commuter Engagement Group Leader will serve as the student officer on the Commuter Engagement Board which hosts weekly meetings and monthly events both on and off campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a student officer on the Commuter Engagement Board, which hosts weekly meetings and monthly events both on and off campus. 

• Create content for the Commuter Group’s NarwhalNation and Instagram pages. 

• Reply to student inquiries related to commuter discounts, events, and services.

• Staff events, meetings, and office hours in person. 

• Prepare for events and hold virtual office hours remotely

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled New School student who qualifies for Federal Work Study

• Demonstrated commitment to community building and teamwork

• Reliable, organized, and communicative

• Able to manage a hybrid schedule and confirm weekly changes for event staffing 

• Able to commit to weekly meetings on Thursdays from 4-5 (in person) OR Fridays 4-5 (on zoom)

• Must be able to work at least one weekend or evening event per month 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working in an office or community building environment is preferred. 

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

SALARY RANGE

$18-20 / hour

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.

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS * (if applicable)

Questions can be emailed to recreation@newschool.edu.

Responsibilities:

The Commuter Engagement Group Leader will serve as the student officer on the Commuter Engagement Board which hosts weekly meetings and monthly events both on and off campus.