Communications Student Assistant Specialist, Equity for Children

Responsibilities Equity for Children / Equidad para la Infancia (EFC), a center within the Studley Graduate Program in International Affairs (SGPIA), is a pioneer and leader in the movement for equity through direct action and support of initiatives and programs that advance the agenda of children’s rights and wellbeing. We work to advance equity for children by creating and disseminating research about policies affecting the most underserved populations and programs that raise innovative solutions. Founded in 2006 by SGPIA Professor Alberto Minujin at The New School, the program provides a global knowledge acquisition tool for policymakers, academics, students, practitioners and all those working to better the lives of children in need. 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.

I. Social Media

Research and post relevant articles and information on EFC Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and Linked In) at least three times a week

Help with specific dissemination strategies on social media (i.e. for new research or an event)

Track number of hits, users, likes, followers, friends and other metrics on a regular basis (once a week or month)

Propose strategies to improve social media presence

Tweet and post EFC website content to drive followers to websites

II. Web and Mass Mailing Analytics

Experience with WordPress

Collect and compile monthly metrics from the website and mass mailing tool to evaluate outreach and communications campaigns

Provide metrics analysis to pull out recommendations and best practices to increase traffic and outreach

III. Assist with graphic design needs for other types of communication

Assist with design for flyers, posters or other documents (i.e. fundraising materials), as needed.

IV. Assist with documenting events for the EFC website As needed (most likely once every 2-3 months)

Live post via social media

Take photos and notes

Federal Work Study funds for this post are subject to approval by the New School.

Work Mode Hybrid – Employees hired for this position primarily work remotely with the occasional on-campus presence required with advanced notice. Employees in this role will also be expected to use their best judgment to be on campus when necessary in order to best fulfill the responsibilities of their job descriptions.

Hourly Rate $21 / hr

If you have these qualifications and want to make an active contribution that promotes equity for children, please submit a cover letter and resume to Gabriel Crespo at with the subject line ‘Social Media and Outreach Student Assistant Specialist – Equity for Children.’

Minimum Qualifications

Commitment to work for the agreed hours and days and have a strong sense of responsibility

Interest in children’s rights

Experience in outreach and communications (preferred)

Verbal and written fluency in English and preferably also in Spanish

Be tech savvy and have proven experience with WordPress, HTML; social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Basic knowledge of graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite package)

Basic knowledge of mass mailing tools (preferred)

Ability to undertake multiple tasks in a timely manner

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