Children’s Library Intern, Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA

Posted April 19, 2019

The Boston Athenæum seeks a personable, reliable, and creative intern who will play an important role in supporting the daily functions of the Children’s Library. Reporting to the Children’s and Young Adult Services Librarian, the intern will work closely with members, patrons, and the public.

The ideal candidate will be organized and hard-working. This position is available to start June 2019. 

Hours: About 8-10 hours per week. Tuesday and Thursdays: 10AM-2PM. One Saturday afternoon each month. 

Compensation: $13 per hour; paid sick time; free membership concurrent with employment and one year following the date of departure. 

Responsibilities

• Shelve and maintain physical order of books.
• Plan and present story time programs with activities and craft projects for ages 0-4.
• Provide children’s and teen reference service.
• Create readers’ advisory materials.
• Assist with monthly public events for children and teens.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Submit to and pass a background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment verifications and Registry of Motor Vehicles (if applicable).
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program. 
• Strong interest in children’s library services and inclusive programming.
• Knowledge of diverse books for children and teens. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and G Suite.
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds. 
• Commitment to fostering a workplace culture of teamwork and inclusion.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Dani Crickman via e-mail at: [email protected]

The Boston Athenæum is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to hiring individuals who value a diverse and inclusive work environment. The Boston Athenæum is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Hannah Ovaska, HR Manager, at 617-720-7622 or at [email protected].

About the Boston Athenaeum

Founded in 1807 as “a fountain, at which all, who choose, may gratify their thirst for knowledge,” the Boston Athenæum has evolved into a beloved subscription library, specializing in history, biography, literature, and art. 5,000 Households maintain active memberships in the Athenæum, and enjoy a range of services from individualized reference assistance to superb children’s programming, from discussion groups to curated selections of digital and print resources.

 Tourists and scholars from around the world consult the quarter-million rare items in the collection, which includes George Washington’s personal library; an important collection of early American portraits; rich holdings related to the Civil War and documenting New England’s build environment; and the Athenæum’s own historical archives, attesting to the institution’s role in American arts and letters. Each year, the Athenæum offers hundreds of cultural programs– including lectures, concerts, performances, exhibitions, and tastings–within its exquisite National Historic Landmark structure, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.