Responsibilities

• Draft and edit emails, blog posts, and other content for New School parents and families.
• Help identify important university updates, deadlines, events, and resources to share with families.
• Provide operational support for the Family Ambassador Program.
• Respond to timely student inquiries in the families@newschool.edu inbox and commencement@newschool.edu
• Assist with parent and family programs including Family Weekend, Family Orientation, and virtual sessions.
• Draft and organize messaging on graduation preparation, key deadlines, university resources, events, and opportunities.
• Support with planning and staffing the Countdown to Commencement events.
• Create Canva graphics, visual assets, and branded materials for families and graduate students.

Requirements

• Must be a current full-time New School student pursuing a degree.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally
• Strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Canva.
• Ability to follow The New School’s brand and style guidelines.

Preferred

• Full-time New School student pursuing a Graduate degree.
• Previous experience in communications, media, marketing, design, or a related field.
• Previous communications, marketing, social media, or design experience.
• Experience creating content for social media, newsletters, email, or other digital platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with email platforms such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact.
• Familiarity with The New School and its student community.