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

Department: Retail Shop

Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Compensation: $18.40 / hour

Description

Overview

The Library Shop at the New York Public Library is a one-of-a-kind store created for book people. The design of the shop -- 1100 square feet -- separates it into two distinct rooms: one for books (children and adults), journals, souvenir items, and literary totes and tees; and one for jewelry and accessories, desk, and other book-related gifts including proprietary products ranging from bookends to ornaments. 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 January 6, 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 periods of time

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

• No

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