Parsons Scholars - Student Assistant Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Education / Teaching
High School, Youth Development, Art / Design Teacher, Tutoring
Parsons Scholars was founded in 1997 and provides NYC, financially eligible high school students with a 2.5 year art and design scholarship.
We are seeking student workers to support Parsons Scholars’ programming, focusing on mentorship for high school participants, as well as administrative and design support. Programming primarily runs on Saturdays from 8:40 AM - 5:40 PM, as well as offering weekday support for scholars. The fall semester will run from August 22, 2026 to December 12, 2026. The spring semester will run from January 16, 2026 to May 29, 2026.
Students applying for this role should also apply to the Parsons Scholars Course Assistant role for a total estimated 10 hours per week.
- Matriculated undergraduate student
- Federal Work Study eligible
- Organizational and communication skills
- Design skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Interest in art and design education
- Interest in equity and access in art and design
- Experience with high school students
- Bilingual in English and either Spanish or Mandarin
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.
HOURLY RATEHourly Rate: $21.00
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.
RESPONSIBILITIESParsons Scholars Mentors will support Youth Advocates for Saturday cohort sessions with material organization, preparation, and facilitation, provide one-on-one mentorship with high school students, document programming through photographs and written blog posts. They will also be expected to help organize and maintain inventory room, including restocking supplies as well as designing digital and print material for recruitment, public events, and the annual lookbook.
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.
Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world.
As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.
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