Receiving Associate - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Part-Time Seasonal)
About The Position
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 daily. The Library Shop is seeking a Seasonal Part-Time Receiving Associate who can accurately and efficiently assist in Receiving. The position is temporary through January 8th, 2027.
Requirements
- High School Diploma minimum
- 1-year Receiving experience
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to perform detailed and repetitive work accurately and neatly
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrated reliability and flexibility
- Demonstrated computer and related technology skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a retail environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Checking in deliveries against packing slips and purchase orders, reporting any discrepancies
- Pricing most and occasionally packaging merchandise
- Distributing merchandise to shop and storage areas
- Maintaining all stock areas so merchandise is easily found and identifiable
- Learning the Shop’s POS and inventory system and using it for daily tasks with minimum supervision
- Performing related duties as required
Benefits
- Pay transparency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
