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

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onsite entry seasonal part time New York, New York

First indexed 25 Apr 2026

Description

The New York Public Library is seeking a Seasonal Temporary Part-Time Retail Associate to work in its landmark building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. As a cashier and the face of the shop, you will engage customers with enthusiasm and product knowledge, communicate effectively with customers and management, and utilize a POS retail system with speed and courtesy. You will maintain inventory and restock displays, enjoy operating independently, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Engaging customers with enthusiasm and product knowledge
  • Communicating effectively with customers and management
  • Utilizing a POS retail system with speed and courtesy
  • Maintaining inventory and restocking displays
  • Enjoying operating independently

Requirements include:

  • High school diploma minimum
  • Two plus years of sales experience, preferably in a busy museum/book/lifestyle shop
  • Operates the register and POS system as required
  • One year minimum in retail environment handling cash
  • Proven ability to work effectively and quickly in a hectic, fast-paced environment
  • Experience working collaboratively within a team
  • Excellent communication skills with a wide range of customers

Benefits include:

  • A flexible schedule of 15-25 hours per week
  • Saturday availability
  • Opportunities to work in a fast-paced environment

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are enthusiastic about working with customers, please submit your application with your resume and a note explaining why you're suited to this position.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/b45e973d-4166-44a3-a8ab-85f840b2cbed