Posting Details
Position Information Position Title: Gottesman Learning Center Program Assistant Department: Education - 050
Position Summary The American Museum of Natural History is one of the worlds preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, with a 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 Librarys normal weekday operating hours.
Ideal Candidate 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
Reading Room Operations • Staff the AMNH Research Library Reference Desk during weekend open hours and support processing requests for access to 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.
Salary and Benefits • The expected salary for the Gottesman Learning Center Program Assistant is $20.00 per hour. • This position is overtime-eligible. • Pay will be determined based on several factors, including the type of work and the scope of responsibilities.
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EEO Statement The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs, or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, including sexual harassment, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and lactation, accommodations, alienage, or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history in each case to the extent provided by law.
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Posting Detail Information Posting Number: GS970P Open Date: 01272026 Close Date: Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.