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About the Role

The New York Public Library seeks high school students (10th-12th grade) interested in community engagement, promoting library programs, and exploring library careers to serve as Teen Center Ambassadors. This role involves creating teen-focused events and resources, encouraging peer involvement, and contributing a teen perspective to library operations. Ambassadors will receive training and opportunities for special events.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement weekly programs for teens in partnership with Young Adult branch staff
Create and maintain branch displays and self-directed programming area for teens
Contribute to branch and system-wide social media and blogs to share a teen perspective on library services and other issues
Participate in trainings and meetings on topics such as library resources, communication and marketing strategies, community engagement, cultural history, and more
Support programs conducted by the Young Adult Librarian and other key staff

Requirements

Current enrollment in 10th–12th grade in a NYC high school
Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law
A resume is required for this position
Demonstrated interest and/or experience in peer-to-peer work
Interest in libraries and librarianship
Experience with social media including knowledge of current trends
Strong written and communication skills
Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and creating a safe and welcoming environment for teens
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality
Ability to work as part of a team
Hardworking and willing to be flexible
Able to communicate through email and other electronic formats in a timely manner
Demonstrated integrity
Strong computer skills, including email, internet, and word processing
Preference for the Google Suite
Limited physical effort is required
Light lifting required
May require travel within NYC

Skills

Community engagement
Peer-to-peer work
Social media
Written communication
Communication
Marketing strategies
Community engagement
Cultural history
Inclusion
Diversity
Teamwork
Flexibility
Email communication
Electronic communication
Integrity
Computer skills
Email
Internet
Word processing
Google Suite

Location

West New Brighton Library

Work Type

Part Time

Experience Level

10th-12th grade enrollment

Education Level

10th-12th grade enrollment in a NYC high school

Salary/Compensations

$17.00 / hour

Benefits

Training provided
Opportunity to attend special events, such as career panels, guest speakers, and library field trips

About the Company

The New York Public Library is dedicated to providing access to information and resources.
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.

Equal Opportunity

The Library believes that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors, such, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.