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Seasonal Web Receiving Associate - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Temporary)

The New York Public Library -
Manhattan, NY

Job Details

Temporary | Part-time | Seasonal
$18.40 an hour

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Computer literacy
High school diploma or GED
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Overview

The Library Shop at the New York Public Library is a one-of-a-kind store created for book people. Its 4000 plus hand-selected items make the Library Shop a destination for tourists from around the world, and between 1500 and 2000 items are sold each day.

The Library Shop is seeking a Seasonal Web Receiving Associate (PT) who can quickly and efficiently process web orders and assist in Receiving.

This position is temporary through December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

The Seasonal Web Receiving Associate reports to the Content Manager, Retail Shop.

Quick to learn and become familiar with shop inventory to be able to pull the product from the stock room and shop for web orders
Process orders in Shopify and Celerant for payment and fulfillment
Pack orders to be shipped to customers, including gift wrapping
Help with web Customer Service inquiries
Prices and occasionally packages merchandise
Performs related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications

High School diploma or its equivalent

Required Experience

1-2 years of work experience
Experience working in a retail environment preferred

Required Skills

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Thrives in a hectic environment
Ability to perform detailed and repetitive work accurately and neatly
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Demonstrated communication skills
Demonstrated reliability and flexibility
Demonstrated computer and related technology skills
Ability to bend and lift heavy objects daily

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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive

Work Environment

Office Setting

Physical Duties

Light lifting required
Pushing carts
Some stairs
Remain stationary for long periods of time

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

Union/Non Union

Non-Union

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule
21-28 hours per week

Monday 9:00 - 5:30
Thursday 9:00 - 5:30
Friday 9:00 - 5:30

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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