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Mannes Performance and Ensemble, Student Assistant - FWS

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Responsibilities

  • Support Mannes special projects, including the Chamber Music Festival, semesterly juries, annual concerto competition and more
  • Manage daily room requests for chamber music activities
  • Help log staff pianists' hourly timesheets each week
  • Monitor the chamber music, juries, and accompanying email accounts
  • Interface with highly sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality
  • Provide other general administrative support upon request
  • We look forward to receiving your application!

Requirements

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluency in Google Suite, word processing, and databases
  • Recipient of Federal Work Study award
  • Current student in a College of Performing Arts degree program
  • Graduate students preferred
  • Background in instrumental performance
  • Prior administrative experience
  • WORK MODE
  • Position Availability: This position is available starting Wednesday, 26 August, 2026 and will be open until filled.
  • Hourly Rate: $17
  • Hours per Week: on average, 10 hours per week - scheduled on an as-needed basis. Not to exceed 20 hours in a single workweek.
  • SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
  • Submit a resume, cover letter, and federal work study award letter through the WorkDay Recruiting application. Applicants will be notified directly by the Performance and Ensemble Manager if they are selected for an interview for this position.

Benefits

Remote work options

Additional Information

Join The New School At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries , offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts . Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world. POSITION/ROLE OVERVIEW The Mannes School of Music at the College of Performing Arts seeks a highly motivated student to serve as Mannes Performance & Ensemble, Student Assistants. We're looking for two highly motivated, organized, responsible, and mature individuals to support initiatives within Mannes' chamber music program, annual juries, staff piano services, masterclasses, and the annual concerto competition. This position reports to the Performance and Ensemble Manager and is an ideal position for students who are interested in a career in conservatory-style programs and/or higher education administrative work. This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards.


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