PDO PLACEMENTS

Spring 2025

Digital Studio

3/4 positions available

Office Overview

The Florence Digital Studio (FDS) serves as the campus hub for multimedia production and post-production, the coordination of digital communications and the promotion of excellence in teaching and learning.

Project Description

The FDS provides consultation, training, and tools for multimedia capture, production, and online publication (audio, video, images); video equipment operation and maintenance; instructional design and technology. The FDS also coordinates digital communications for NYU Florence, including social media channels, websites, online exhibitions, and other special projects.

Goals to Achieve

• Enhance multimedia production skills through hands-on projects.

• Collaborate on creating promotional and instructional materials.

• Support the development of NYU Florence's digital presence.

List of Possible Tasks and Duties

• Use professional media production software such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator).

• Develop graphic design projects and online exhibitions.

• Participate in the creation and publication of social media content for NYU Florence.

• Coordinate Florence Underground, the NYU Florence radio project (scheduling broadcasts, recruiting DJs, technical support).

• Support the printing and scanning facilities for Tisch photography courses.

• Manage the distribution and collection of multimedia equipment borrowed by students, staff, and faculty.

Professional Development Highlights

• Gain expertise in digital media production and project management.

• Develop technical skills with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Build a portfolio of work in social media, graphic design, and multimedia content creation.

• Strengthen teamwork and communication through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Work closely with PDO placements in other NYU Florence offices, serving as liaisons for social media content and developing team-building, collaboration, and project management skills.

Office of Student Life

1-2 positions available

Office Overview

The Office of Student Life (OSL) fosters a vibrant campus culture by promoting student engagement, personal development, and well-being. Through dynamic programs, trips and initiatives, OSL creates opportunities for students to connect, thrive, and lead within the NYU Florence community.

Project Description

The OSL focuses on organizing student activities, supporting student-led clubs, on-campus events, and wellness programs. Students will assist in planning, staffing and promoting campus events, developing activities, and facilitating communication between students and staff. The role also includes supporting during events  and student leadership initiatives.

Goals to Achieve

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of engaging student programs.

• Gain experience in program design, event coordination, and campus engagement.

• Develop leadership, communication, digital content creation and organizational skills.

• Support initiatives that promote student well-being and an inclusive campus environment.

List of Possible Tasks and Duties

• Assist in organizing and coordinating events such as activities, workshops, cultural exchanges, and community-building activities.

• Provide logistical support for orientation sessions and on-campus events.

• Help design materials for promoting activities and initiatives.

• Facilitate communication between students, staff, and faculty to enhance the student experience.

• Support wellness initiatives and leadership development programs.

• Coordinate with the Digital Studio for the creation of social media content.

Professional Development Highlights

• Gain practical experience in event management, logistics, and student engagement strategies.

• Build a portfolio of contributions to student resources, leadership and well-being programs.

• Strengthen interpersonal and collaborative skills by working with diverse groups.

• Learn to design and implement programs that enhance campus life and student development.

Villa La Pietra Collection Office

2/3 positions available

Office Overview

Villa La Pietra hosts the Acton Collection, a house museum with over 7,000 works of art, historical photographs, and books, surrounded by celebrated Italian Renaissance-style gardens.

Project Description

Assist with ongoing activities and special projects related to collection management, conservation, and visitor engagement.

Goals to Achieve

• Learn the history of Villa La Pietra and its collections.

• Learn how to present the collections to the public.

• Support the documentation and digitization of the collection.

• Act as a bridge between the museum and the NYU academic community.

List of Possible Tasks and Duties

• Guide visitors on tours of the collections and gardens.

• Use the Collection database for documentation and conservation work.

• Assist with digitizing and organizing the photograph archive.

• Contribute to social media and website content for the museum.

Professional Development Highlights

• Build expertise in museum and collection management.

• Enhance public speaking and visitor engagement skills.

• Gain hands-on experience in digitization and database management.

The Office of Academic Support

3/4 positions available

Office Overview

The OAS provides services to support student learning at NYU Florence. It manages courses, administers academic policies, provides academic advising, houses the library and the office of community engagement [and digital studio], and offers tutoring for student writing and Italian language acquisition. Students will work alongside staff from a variety of countries and backgrounds, as well as an Italian university intern. While it is not a requirement, students have the opportunity to work in Italian if they choose to. 

Project Description

PDO students in the OAS will work collaboratively as a team to connect students to the resources and services of the OAS so all students can take advantage of the intimate one on one attention our staff provide to help them hone their skills in research, writing, and Italian language. Students will be supported to become active learners and to find creative ways to get the most out of their unique study away opportunity in Italy. 

Goals to Achieve

• Enhance academic resources and services.

• Support student learning through creative and interactive activities.

List of Possible Tasks and Duties

Professional Development Highlights

• Develop academic and research skills.

• Gain experience in educational program design.

• Build communication and cultural awareness through peer interaction.

NYU Florence Sustainability

1 position available

Office Overview

The Sustainability Team promotes environmental awareness and eco-friendly practices on campus.

Project Description

Lead initiatives that encourage sustainable behaviors and educate the NYU Florence community on environmental issues.

Goals to Achieve

• Promote sustainability on and off-campus.

• Develop educational materials and campaigns.

Professional Development Highlights

• Strengthen research and graphic design skills.

• Build expertise in sustainability and environmental advocacy.