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Business Projects Coordinator, Business Center - SNFL (Part-time)

The New York Public Library

New York, NY

$40/hr

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

New York Public Library rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is The New York Public Library's premier business library, offering an array of free resources for those interested in personal finance, investing, small business, financial research, and career advancement. It also provides premium electronic resources and related services and programs for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established businesses seeking expansion, individuals seeking financial information, from experienced investors to those managing their personal finances, and individuals managing their careers.

To this end, we offer:
  • Expert librarians to guide research - in-person and online 
  • Access to specialized business, industry, and finance databases, e-journals, and other resources that are otherwise out of reach to the average person or small business owner
  • A circulating collection of both print and e-books focused on bestsellers in business, money management, and career development 
  • Free, confidential, one-on-one counseling in business, personal finance, and career development from experienced and knowledgeable professionals
  • Training classes and programs taught by staff and industry leaders that are not offered anywhere else
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center seeks a collaborative, engaged Part-time Business Projects Coordinator with planning skills to coordinate various business and finance programs, including tax preparation programs, for a diverse body of library users at the Business Center and NYPL Branch Libraries in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

Responsibilities
In this part-time role, the Business Projects Coordinator works closely with the Business Center's Senior Manager and Finance Team to:
  • Support the planning and implementation of various business and finance initiatives across the Library, including annual tax preparation programming in branch libraries
  • Support the development of the Library's online information and informational resources related to business and finance programming, including tax preparation programs in branch libraries
  • Helps to develop and maintain community partnerships that align with business and finance programming, including tax preparation programs in branch libraries
  • Coordinates logistics and promotional materials for business and finance programs, including tax preparation programs in NYPL Branch Libraries in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island 
  • Coordinates the contracting for business and finance programming, in collaboration with Legal and Procurement
  • Supports the creation of staff-facing messaging and resources for participating branches and all staff 
  • Assists with marketing programs in partnership with the Business Center Team, as well as Communications & Marketing
    • Website
    • Social posts
    • E-newsletter 
  • Supports the Business Center's Small Business and Finance Teams in the planning and execution of outreach activities and all-day events such as Financial Planning Day and Small Business Day at the Business Center and Branch Library locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island
  • Troubleshoot programmatic and logistical issues with partners and branch staff  
  • Maintain a database of trusted partners/potential vendors for business and financial programming for NYPL Branch Libraries in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island 
  • Works as part of a team to provide public service and assist with outreach activities in business and finance at the Business Center and NYPL Branch Libraries in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
  • Assists patrons with the use of computers and other technology or software for business and finance programs and classes at the Business Center and NYPL Branch Libraries in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island
  • Supports business and finance programs, both in-person and through remote platforms such as Google Meet and Zoom
  • Performs related duties and works on special projects as required
Required Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred

Required Experience
  • 5+ years of business experience gained through owning or managing a small business
  • 5+ of outreach experience, including promotional activities for events, for a business agency, a small business, or a non-profit institution/agency
  • 2+ of demonstrated experience training/teaching small business owners a variety of business topics, such as marketing, compiling business research, financing, accounting, sales, etc.
Required Skills
  • Strong coordination abilities, including demonstrated organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate, communicate ideas, build consensus, negotiate, and resolve conflict
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively across a range of projects, both independently and as a member of a team
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Outreach experience, including promotional activities for events
  • Proficiency with Drupal preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with adult community outreach and events
  • Demonstrated knowledge of computer services, including online searching and Library resources, preferred
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
  • Be Resourceful in solving problems 
  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work
  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
  • Large urban public library buildings 
  • May require travel within NYC
  • This onsite role involves active participation in the Business Center's operations and requires a presence within the Department to foster strong relationships with staff and the community
Physical Duties
  • Lifting up to 15 lbs.
  • Sitting and standing for periods of time
  • Daily use of a computer
  • Travel around NYC required
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
  • 25 hours per week, 5 days a week, to be scheduled during regular location hours
  • Evenings and weekends as required

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

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The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations--including research and branch libraries--throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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Libraries and archives

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1895

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