Stock Associate - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Part-Time Seasonal)

Stock Associate - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Part-Time Seasonal)

The Library Shop at the New York Public Library is a one-of-a-kind store created for book people. The shop includes books (children and adults), journals, souvenir items, literary totes and tees, 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 worldwide, and between 1500 and 2000 items are sold daily.

The Library Shop is seeking a Part-Time Shop Stock Associate who can accurately and efficiently assist in merchandise replenishment. This position is temporary through December 30, 2025.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for maintaining appropriate stock levels of merchandise on the sales floor and back stock area. Able to transport merchandise from the Receiving Area (located on the lower level) to the shop
• Replenishes and resets merchandise in a manner consistent with predetermined visual standards
• Maintains stock and back stock merchandise in an organized fashion so merchandise can be easily identified and located
• Replenishes shop packaging and supplies as needed
• Ability to inform the manager of inventory needs
• Assists the team as needed
• Adheres to all shop policies and procedures
• Performs related duties as required

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Experience :

Required Experience :

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Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities :

Core Values

All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :

Work Environment

Office environment

Physical Duties

Ability to lift 20 lbs. and stand for long periods of time

Ability to bend and lift heavy objects on a daily basis

Physical Required? No Union / Non Union Non-Union FLSA Status Non-Exempt Schedule

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locationsincluding research and branch librariesthroughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.