Student Worker: Bruce Jackson Memorial Library

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary • South Hamilton, MA

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About The Position

The Bruce Jackson Memorial Library is located on the Boston campus of GCTS. The Boston campus, also known as CUME (Center of Urban Ministry Education), focuses on ministry in urban settings and training for pastors and church leaders in a multi-ethnic environment. This is a 10 hour a week position with responsibilities in the GCTS Boston campus library. The library will be the primary workplace, but the position may include work elsewhere in the building as needed. Work hours will be set from Tuesday through Thursday when classes are scheduled with the occasional Saturday workday for events as needed. This position will help provide library support to students, faculty, and staff and work with library staff to meet the information needs of the CUME campus community.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in one of the master's degree programs at GCTS.
• Some prior customer service experience.
• Ability to work with a wide range of personality types and cultures.
• Remain calm under pressure, especially in troubleshooting situations.
• Confidence with technology and ability to learn new technology easily.
• Clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of basic library tasks including circulation desk functions.
• Answer the phone and shelve books and periodicals.
• Use electronic resources and provide library assistance as needed.
• Monitor and answer the BJM library email.
• Provide basic troubleshooting and help with digital resources.
• Interact well with library users, members of the seminary community, and others serving on the library staff.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the library staff.
• Occasionally work on projects as needed by the library staff and the seminary community.

Benefits

• Training will be provided by the library staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree