NYC job openings at New York Public Library: A wide range of roles

NEW YORK (PIX11)—One of the largest library systems in the United States is seeking employees. The New York Public Library currently has more than two dozen job vacancies.

Multiple positions are listed on their website. There are various jobs from Manhattan to the Bronx and even on Staten Island for various skills. 

“Joining the New York Public Library means being part of a world-renowned institution dedicated to preserving knowledge and promoting lifelong learning,” reads the NYPL career page. 

Here are some current listings:

The Grand Concourse Library in the Bronx is looking for a children’s librarian. 

The base salary is $68,177 per year. 

Responsibilities include mentoring library staff in preparing and presenting children's programs, providing reference services, and promoting digital literacy. 

On Staten Island, a Junior Library Custodian is also needed. 

The salary is listed as $43,490, according to the posting. 

Responsibilities include cleaning carpets, buffing, stripping, and waxing library floors and maintaining the library building and grounds. 

In Manhattan, a manager of environmental health and safety is sought. 

The salary ranges from $85,000 to $93,000, according to the job listing. 

Responsibilities include conducting site safety audits and inspections, assisting in investigating employee injuries and incidents, and performing ergonomic assessments and other tasks. 

Part-time work is also available at the NYPL; currently, the institution needs a coding instructor. 

The pay is between $30.00 and $35.00 per hour. Some responsibilities of a coding instructor include documenting and maintaining detailed records of students’ attendance and performance, conducting app development courses and workshops, and collaborating with team members to develop new content for app development courses.

For information on these and other positions available at the NYPL, click here.