Part-Time Boston Arts Academy Library Assistant, (Boston, MA)
Posted July 30, 2024
Seeking a library assistant to work 20 hours per week to assist in the Boston Arts Academy High School Library. Hours are from 1:00pm – 5:00pm Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Fridays.
Tasks include assisting students with homework, supervising after-school tutors and volunteers, creating book displays, facilitating circulation, shelving, processing new books,, and technology maintenance and troubleshooting. Other duties as assigned.
This position is great for individuals seeking experience in a school library setting and who aren’t shy about interacting directly with students. We are a small library, and everyone does a bit of everything, so it’s an exciting opportunity to get experience in all parts of how a library works.
Areas of special interest include but not limited to:
- Teen Services
- Teen Arts Education
- Dance
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Theater
- Fashion Technology
- Youth and Technology
- Crafting/Makerspace
Pay: $19/hr
Preferred Qualifications:
*Current student in a masters program for Library and Information Science. Ideally, you have
taken coursework relating to serving teen populations.
*Experience in customer service roles and/or working with teen populations in any capacity
*Experience working in a school, particularly an after-school programming role
*Knowledge of Young Adult literature and trends
*Boston Resident preferred, everyone welcome to apply
About our school:
Boston Arts Academy is the academic-blind arts high school for the City of Boston, serving grades 9-12. We are located in the Fenway neighborhood, within a short walk from Kenmore and Landsdowne stations. Please learn more about our school by visiting bostonartsacademy.org, and learn more about the library by visiting bostonartsacademylibrary.blogspot.com.
How to apply:
Email cover letter and resume, as well as any questions to Rose Marz, Library Director, at [email protected] before 08/10/24 to be considered for the position.