Position Information Position Availability: Position Title: Student Assistant Specialist: GNARLS Mascot Representative Requisition Number: 0406073519 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: Stdnt Srvcs/Stdnt Actvs Responsibilities: STUDENT ASSISTANT SPECIALIST: GNARLS MASCOT REPRESENTATIVE The Student Leadership & Involvement office oversees community building programs, and seeks a student worker to support programming for commuter students. This position reports to the Associate Director for Recreation & Commuter Engagement. The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment. RESPONSIBILITIES * Serve as a student officer on the Gnarls Squad Team, attending various on and off campus events hosted through SLI. * Wear mascot suit and attend events as Gnarls. * Support the management of the Gnarls schedule and related communications * Staff events, meetings, and office hours in person. * Prepare for events and support in mascot suit transportation. * Process expense reports and purchases related to the Gnarls Squad events team. WORK MODE * Hybrid/Split - Employees hired for this position have regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (ex 1-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely. SALARY RANGE $18 - $20 / hour Minimum Qualifications: * Demonstrated commitment to community building and teamwork * Reliable, organized, and communicative * Able to manage a hybrid schedule and confirm weekly changes for event staffing * Must be able to work at least one weekend or evening event per month Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience as a mascot/mascot handler is preferred. * Prior experience working in an office or community building environment is preferred. Job Family: Student Development Posting Date: 09/12/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled No