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The New York Public Library - Manhattan, NY
posted 9 days ago
About the position
A part-time Exhibitions page position is available. The incumbent will work with the Curatorial Associate to assist with the development and production of temporary exhibitions and displays by providing project-related administrative support across the Exhibitions department. The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, education, and exhibitions for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. The Exhibitions department at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building develops, organizes, and executes all aspects of the presentation of exhibitions and displays within the building's galleries and public spaces. Exhibitions reflect the breadth of NYPL's extraordinary holdings of over 46 million items and also provide an important platform for the public to access Library collections. For those considering a career in libraries or museums, the Exhibition page position will provide important experience working in an exhibition program that presents and interprets special collections. We are looking for creative candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic, are reliable, and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills. You will have access to the Library Page Fellowship Program as a Library Page. A career growth development program that empowers youth as they shape their careers. The Program provides resources to help develop career readiness skills, explore career goals, and provide on-the-job coaching, training, and mentorship. The library page position is scheduled for 19 hours per week including Saturdays. Schedules are variable based on library needs and may be subject to change.
Responsibilities
- Provides support to the Exhibitions Dept. staff in the development and production of temporary exhibitions and displays
- Assists with creation of and content entry for exhibition websites and other digital platforms
- Organizes and maintains filing systems for digital assets and files related to exhibition development
- Assists exhibition team during installation of exhibitions
- Create a filing system for the Exhibition team's files, which includes documentation of ~30 years of exhibitions at The New York Public Library
- Performs other related tasks as needed
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate-level degree program at an accredited school, preferably with a focus in art history, museum studies, history, or English literature
- Proper employment certificate for minors under 18 as required by NYS law
- Knowledge of PC and Mac environments, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and applications such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instruction in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with basic copyediting
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated reliability and professionalism
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop preferred
Benefits
- Access to the Library Page Fellowship Program
- Career growth development program
