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

Job Summary The Library Shop at the New York Public Library is a one-of-a-kind store created for book people. The design of the shop -- 1100 square feet -- separates it into two distinct rooms: one for books (children and adults), journals, souvenir items, and literary totes and tees; and one for 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 from around the world, and between 1500 and 2000 items are sold daily. The Library Shop is seeking a Seasonal Part-Time Receiving Associate who can accurately and efficiently assist in Receiving. The position is temporary through January 8th, 2027. Responsibilities: The Seasonal Part-Time Receiving Associate reports to the Associate Manager, Receiving Checking in deliveries against packing slips and purchase orders, reporting any discrepancies Pricing most and occasionally packaging merchandise Distributing merchandise to shop and storage areas Maintaining all stock areas so merchandise is easily found and identifiable Learning the Shop’s POS and inventory system and using it for daily tasks with minimum supervision Performing related duties as required