Volunteer Opportunities at Albany Public Library

Albany Public Library Bookstore
Co-Volunteer Coordinator - Main Branch
"Bookends"

Job Description:
The Co-Volunteer will be responsible for supervising, training and scheduling volunteers in our bookstore and filling in shifts as needed. In addition the Co-Volunteer will assist volunteers as needed stocking and maintaining bookshelves and displays; electronic data entry; operating cash register and customer service.

Qualifications & Skills:
Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage the work of a team
Exhibit an innovative and creative approach to problem solving
Management experience
Training experience
Basic computer skills in excel
Retail experience
Strong interpersonal skills, particularly tact and courtesy in dealing with the public and other volunteers
Good sense of humor
Positive work attitude

Work Schedule:
Various shifts of 3 -4 hours are available between the following hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

To apply:
Applications found on our web page www.albanypubliclibrary.org - "volunteer opportunities"

Complete application to volunteer and return to any library location or mail to:
Albany Public Library
Marjorie K. Reinhart
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
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Albany Public Library Bookstore

Volunteer Sales Associate- Main Branch
"Bookends"

Job Description:
Volunteers in this position will be responsible for stocking and maintaining bookshelves and displays; electronic data entry; operating cash register and customer service.

Qualifications & Skills:
Basic computer skills (excel preferred)
Retail experience
Strong interpersonal skills, particularly tact and courtesy in dealing with the public and other volunteers
Good sense of humor
Positive work attitude
Ability to work as part of a team

Work Schedule:
Various shifts of 3 -4 hours are available between the following hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

To apply:
Applications found on our web page www.albanypubliclibrary.org - "volunteer opportunities"

Complete application to volunteer and return to any library location or mail to:
Albany Public Library
Marjorie K. Reinhart
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210


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Sarah Clark
Head of Readers' Services
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 427-4349