Job Details

New York Public Library Internship - Volunteer Department

Position Number: 7036739
Location: Albany, NY
Position Type: Volunteer Programs

New York Public Library Internship - Volunteer Department

About Research Foundation for SUNY:

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.

Our mission is to provide talent, services, and technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world's knowledge economy.

Our vision is to make SUNY the best place for faculty, students and staff to research, innovate, and solve the world's most pressing problems.

The RF serves SUNY by providing essential administrative services that enable SUNY faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including medicine, engineering, physical sciences, energy, computer science, and social sciences. We work with the academic and business leadership of SUNY campuses to support research and discovery through the administration of sponsored projects and technology transfer and management of intellectual property for public benefit and economic growth.

The RF is committed to diversity, inclusion and a working environment that enhances productivity, creates personal and professional opportunities, unleashes everyone's full potential and fuels innovation. We hold the organization and each other to the highest standards of integrity, accountability and ethical behavior.

Visit www.rfsuny.org and connect with the us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Learn about SUNY at www.suny.edu.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

SUNY is partnering with the New York Public Library to provide currently enrolled SUNY students an internship opportunity in New York City to gain skills and hands-on experience this summer.

The internship will run from June through Early August. Intern may be scheduled for up to 35 hours a week based on the operational needs. Interns will have the opportunity to work with the NYPL in the Volunteer Department.

Job Duties:

Join the Volunteer Team, part of the Human Resources Department, for a busy summer supporting large volunteer-led events and initiatives such as Summer Meals for Youth and the US250 Celebration.
Work closely with the Visitor Services, Exhibition, Youth Programs, Public Programs and Outreach Departments.
Learn Volunteer Management software, Better Impact
Help us recruit, train, deploy and evaluate our NYPL volunteers
Attend US250 exhibition training sessions
Gain insight into how the Volunteer Department contributes to the library's overall mission and operations.

Requirements:

Required Education/Qualifications:

Must be a student currently enrolled at a participating SUNY campus
Candidates must be detail-oriented, possess outstanding communication and organizational skills.
Experience with various computer applications
Interest in events, museum education, public programs, human resources or volunteer engagement helpful

This internship may require some travel across the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island in order to appropriately support our colleagues in the branches. Metrocard will be provided. Intern must be available to work the first week of July.

Compensation for this position will be $22.00 an hour

Additional Information:

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:

1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover Letter

After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.

Returning Applicants - Login to your RF SUNY Careers Account to review your application.

To apply, please visit: https://systemrf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198617