Intern, Children’s Library, Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA
Posted March 20, 2018
Boston Athenaeum
Children’s Library intern
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Boston Athenæum seeks a motivated intern for the Children’s Library who will play an important role in providing and maintaining services offered to children and teens. The intern will have a part in helping with and preparing for monthly events, keeping the library organized, and interacting with library members and the public.
The ideal candidate will be hard-working, organized, ambitious, and must be currently enrolled in a library science graduate program.
Hours: Flexible schedule; 8-10 hours per week. Tuesday and Thursday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and some Saturdays (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.).
Compensation: $13 per hour; free membership concurrent with employment and one year following date of departure; no other benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shelve and maintain order of books
- Assist in planning and presenting story times and craft projects
- Provide reference services
- Create readers’ advisory materials
- Assist with monthly children’s and teen events
- Collaborate with all other departments when necessary
- Performs all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Submit to and pass background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment verifications and Department of Motor Vehicles (if applicable)
- Must be currently enrolled in a library science graduate program
- Must enjoy working with children and teens
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
- Completed Reference Course preferred
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills preferred
- Proven attention to detail and conscientiousness
- Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Must be able to list and move 40 lbs.
TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to Dani Crickman, Children’s and Young Adult Services Librarian, at [email protected].