The New York Public Library

Event Staff

The New York Public Library

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $18 per hour

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Overview: The Event Staff position is an essential part of the Public Programming team to help provide quality free and open events for all communities at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (LPA) at Lincoln Center; Public programming produces a dynamic set of both in person and hybrid events designed to engage patrons with our collections and highlight and amplify our mission
  • Arrive to shift to get briefed on details and logistics of the day’s specific event and stay until end of program to assist in exiting patrons from the library
  • Ensure that set up, check in, and post-event duties are completed in an efficient, resourceful, and timely manner
  • Greet patrons and collect or scan tickets
  • Provide patrons with programs and other relevant materials for the program
  • Escort any patrons requiring seating assistance
  • Ensure performance house rules, such as entry, exit, late seating, photography etc. are adhered to
  • Notify supervisory staff and/or security staff of any emergency situations immediately as they occur
  • Answer questions regarding events, tickets, and schedules
  • Answer questions about other offerings of the Library for the Performing Arts and wayfinding, including directing patrons to correct service points and using knowledge of our collections to execute library functions
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • Experience in customer service
  • Ability to handle a wide variety of personalities and situations with diplomacy, tact, friendliness, poise and firmness
  • Familiar with registration technology and knowledgeable with event etiquette
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Interest in or knowledge of performing arts disciplines
  • Interest in or knowledge of the Library for the Performing Arts
  • Availability on Monday/Thursday/Friday evenings and Saturday daytime
Benefits
  • Core Values: All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values: Be Helpful; Be Resourceful; Be Curious; Be Welcoming and Inclusive
  • Work Environment: Event Venues; Public library setting; Outdoors (occasionally)
  • Physical Duties: Some standing, lifting up to 15 lbs, and use of stairs
  • Pre-Placement Physical Required?: No
  • Union/Non Union: Non-Union
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  • Schedule: Per diem position; Schedule is set based on the programming/event schedule; Must have availability on Monday/Thursday/Friday evenings and Saturday daytime
  • Salary Statement: Pay transparency and pay equity consideration statements

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Soft skills
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Certifications
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