"Gottesman Learning Center Program Assistant"

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Gottesman Learning Center Program Assistant will support the operations and programming initiatives of the AMNH Gottesman Learning Center, the publicly accessible wing of the AMNH Research Library. The Program Assistant will serve in a public facing role by staffing the Library Reference Desk for weekend open hours and supporting overall guest engagement with the facility. The assistant will also facilitate the activities of program initiatives such as Storytime events, Book release talks, Local Society group meetings, and others still to be determined, that take place outside of the Library's normal weekday operating hours.

The ideal candidate for this role is a capable multi-tasker who is organized, detail-oriented, able to work independently and take initiative.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Reading Room Operations

• Staff the AMNH Research Library Reference Desk during weekend open hours and support processing requests for access of the library resources.
• Greet visitors and guide them through the available resources of the reading room.
• Support the development of 'Satellite Library' displays and monitor their use.
• Maintain accurate visitation records and feedback reports.

Program Support

• Support the operations and planning of a new slate of programs coming to the Gottesman Learning Center in 2026, including book clubs, storytime, meetings of community groups, drop-in activities, and interactions with AMNH scientists.
• Maintain an irregular work schedule which includes frequent weekend, early morning, and evening programs.
• Ensure all program participants and visitors receive the highest quality of attention and care throughout their experience.

The expected salary for the Gottesman Learning Center Program Assistant is $20.00/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management systems or tools.
• Some college-level coursework in the natural sciences.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org