Parsons Fashion Study Collection - Student Assistant; Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaising with faculty for PFSC visits
• Selecting garments based on requests in preparation for class visits
• Facilitating class visits to the collection, schedule‑permitting
• Returning garments to the collection at the conclusion of visits
• Cataloging and image management: reconciling images of archived garments with existing database
• Documenting remaining images via photography
• Uploading images to collection management system
• Curating onsite exhibits in the School of Fashion Hub as needed

• Enrolled in BFA Fashion Design, AAS Fashion Design, MA Fashion Studies, MFA Fashion Design and Society, or MA History of Design and Curatorial Studies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience working with collections and/or archives
• Experience using Past Perfect

On‑Campus position; employees are expected to work on campus during regularly scheduled hours.

Part‑time, paid hourly at $20 per hour.

The New School is an equal opportunity employer and does 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.