UC Sewing Student Assistant- FWS

Overview 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. 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. Ability 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. Salary $17.00 Equal Opportunity Statement The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The New School