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Boston Public Library Fund, Inc.

Requisition ID
2025-29291
# of Openings
14
Department
Youth Employment & Opportunity
Neighborhood
Boston
Posted Date
3/10/2025 11:30:00 AM
Post End Date
7/13/2025 11:59:00 PM
Position Type
Temporary Part-Time
Salary
USD $15.00/Hr.

Overview:

The Library is dedicated to promoting literacy, learning, and cultural enrichment through its core areas: reading, spaces and programs, reference and instruction, and special collections. With 25 branches across the city, the Library serves as a civic hub providing access to WiFi, citizenship information, computer services, and a diverse range of collections. Programs include storytimes, technology classes, arts and crafts, and educational support for all ages. The Library is committed to inclusivity, offering equal access to all individuals regardless of background, and is actively modernizing its facilities to enhance community engagement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

- Sorting, verifying, shifting, and checking in materials.
- Shelving materials in appropriate locations.
- Retrieving and routing items from shelves as needed.
- Answering basic questions and referring to other staff as appropriate.
- Operating equipment such as photocopiers, microfilm readers, printers, and scanners.
- Performing other related duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate for this Job:

Job Requirements:

- Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
- Must be at least 14 years old.
- Residency: Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire.
- CORI: Must successfully clear a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check with the City of Boston.

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.

We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.