The New School

Responsibilities:

The Platform Cooperativism Consortium seek a talented and motivated graphic designer to assist with an array of social media projects. This student worker must qualify for a Federal Work Study award. The designer reports to the Assistant Director and the Director of the Consortium.

This position is a great way to learn more about alternatives to capitalism and the exploitative gig economy, platform cooperativism, the politics of digital culture, and the major players and organizations working to make a difference in these fields. This role also allows for connecting with PCC’s global network, and possible rehiring in the coming semesters.

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:

• Create unique and original designs and posts for social media accounts related to the Platform Cooperativism Consortium
• Ensuring branding continuity across deliverables
• Monitor like-minded organizations for design and content inspiration, and occasionally promote partners’ content on PCC social media sites, as approved by the Assistant Director
• Assist with various organizational tasks and administrative/office needs in coordination with the Assistant Director;
• As needed, communicate and liaise with important external partners of the Kit and Consortium;
• Participate in meetings or calls or events pertaining to platform cooperatives.

Other duties as assigned

Hourly Rate: $20

Minimum Qualifications:

• Student must have Federal Work Study award
• Excellent visual design skills
• Excellent writing skills and ability to proof and edit content prior to publication
• Strong organizational skills
• Takes the initiative when following-up on tasks and is a proactive communicator who can circle back to supervisors to report on task completion
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of cooperatives, the digital economy, and/or the platform co-op movement; and/or a willingness to learn and engage in this domain.
• Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: Job Family: Office of the Provost