Drama/Bank Street Programs, Student Assistant
The New School
Position Information Position Information Position Availability: This position is available starting August 15th, 2025, and will be open until filled. Position Title: Drama/Bank Street Programs, Student Assistant Requisition Number: 0406073643 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: Drama/Productions Responsibilities: The School of Drama at the College of Performing Arts seeks a highly motivated student to serve as Drama/Bank Street Programs, Student Assistant. We’re looking for an organized and enthusiastic individual with a self-starter disposition interested in all aspects of drama production & operations to support the School of Drama’s programs at 151 Bank Street . This position reports to the Program & Administration Manager, School of Drama (with some tasks supervised by the Producer of Theater & Opera) and is an ideal position for students who are interested in a career in non-profit, performing arts, or higher education administration..
This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards, as well as student applicants without a Federal Work Study award.
The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that upholds and advances diversity and inclusion across all areas of employment, education, and access to its educational, artistic, and cultural programs and activities. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community.
RESPONSIBILITIES Support daily operations within the School of Drama and Production programs with scheduling, paperwork, and general organizational/operational tasks Station the Welcome Hub in Room 102 to answer student, faculty and visitor questions Support productions with pre-production, tech, strike as needed Assist with faculty copy/IT needs, mail distribution, stocking supplies, program printing, and CoPA events support, and mainstage marketing support. Assist CoPA Production and Program office with Front of House and Event Support as needed Synthesize Information and Update College of Performing Arts Calendar; Post monthly on Call Board Help update Production Overhire website as requested Keep minutes of production meetings and staff meetings as requested Support production needs for classes / small projects Support the Props Master Studio Manager with studio management – assisting with clean-up, maintenance, restocking supplies Attend strikes as work labor as requested – will not be required to go on Genie Assist Production Managers in aspects of pre-production, rehearsals, and tech processes Manage supply orders and restocking (tape, first aid, etc.) Oversee database upkeep Create and circulating Materials for the Arts Letters Maintain the Production Dept. Photo Archives Archive Scripts/Production Books Maintain and accounting for physical supplies in Bank Street as requested Additional responsibilities as assigned
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 being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.
SALARY RANGE Hourly Rate: $16.50 Hours per Week: 10-20 on average
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTSApplicants must submit a cover letter and resume on careers.newschool.edu. In your cover letter, please list your open availability for work (by day) at the time of this application. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule. Excellent written and verbal communication Attention to detail Independant problem solving Working with a group and willingness to collaborate Working knowledge of Google Suite: Drive, Calendar, etc General knowledge of theater practices and protocols Commitment to diversity and inclusion Recipient of Federal Work Study award
Preferred Qualifications: Current student in a College of Performing Arts degree program At least one semester at The New School/other university or equivalent professional experience. Interest in operations and production, administration, and/or creative technologies. Current student enrolled in a College of Performing Arts program Recipient of a Federal Work Study award.
Job Family: New School for Drama Posting Date: 07/10/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions
This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards, as well as student applicants without a Federal Work Study award.
The New School is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that upholds and advances diversity and inclusion across all areas of employment, education, and access to its educational, artistic, and cultural programs and activities. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community.
RESPONSIBILITIES Support daily operations within the School of Drama and Production programs with scheduling, paperwork, and general organizational/operational tasks Station the Welcome Hub in Room 102 to answer student, faculty and visitor questions Support productions with pre-production, tech, strike as needed Assist with faculty copy/IT needs, mail distribution, stocking supplies, program printing, and CoPA events support, and mainstage marketing support. Assist CoPA Production and Program office with Front of House and Event Support as needed Synthesize Information and Update College of Performing Arts Calendar; Post monthly on Call Board Help update Production Overhire website as requested Keep minutes of production meetings and staff meetings as requested Support production needs for classes / small projects Support the Props Master Studio Manager with studio management – assisting with clean-up, maintenance, restocking supplies Attend strikes as work labor as requested – will not be required to go on Genie Assist Production Managers in aspects of pre-production, rehearsals, and tech processes Manage supply orders and restocking (tape, first aid, etc.) Oversee database upkeep Create and circulating Materials for the Arts Letters Maintain the Production Dept. Photo Archives Archive Scripts/Production Books Maintain and accounting for physical supplies in Bank Street as requested Additional responsibilities as assigned
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 being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.
SALARY RANGE Hourly Rate: $16.50 Hours per Week: 10-20 on average
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTSApplicants must submit a cover letter and resume on careers.newschool.edu. In your cover letter, please list your open availability for work (by day) at the time of this application. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule. Excellent written and verbal communication Attention to detail Independant problem solving Working with a group and willingness to collaborate Working knowledge of Google Suite: Drive, Calendar, etc General knowledge of theater practices and protocols Commitment to diversity and inclusion Recipient of Federal Work Study award
Preferred Qualifications: Current student in a College of Performing Arts degree program At least one semester at The New School/other university or equivalent professional experience. Interest in operations and production, administration, and/or creative technologies. Current student enrolled in a College of Performing Arts program Recipient of a Federal Work Study award.
Job Family: New School for Drama Posting Date: 07/10/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions
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Do you currently have a federal work study award? If yes, please select the amount. No Less than $1000 $1000 to $3000 Greater than $3000 Optional & Required Applicant Documents: Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Optional Documents Federal Work Study award letter
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