Internship, Centro Cultural Barco de Papel (Queens)

Volunteer Internship Opportunity for Student in Library Sciences  @ Centro Cultural Barco de Papel

Centro Cultural Barco de Papel is a small non-profit organization located in Elmhurst, NY. We are dedicated to strengthening the identity of the Latino community in New York City by producing artistic and cultural events.

Learn more about our organization by visiting our page: www.centroculturalbarcodepapel.org

In the position of Volunteer Library Intern, you will work directly with the director to assist with the organization of our extensive book collection. We are looking for an intern that will help us meet the demands of the retail arm of our organization. Our intern must be motivated, eager to learn, have an upbeat attitude and have the desire to contribute to society.

Title: Library Intern
Hours: Minimum 10-15 hours per week
Compensation: Volunteer basis
Duration: Mid-June through mid-August 2016

A description of your tasks:

• Identify, categorize and provide operational input to help systematize organization and constant flow of book donations.
• Manage and organize extensive collection of books in warehouse that require cataloging and in some cases, preservation.
• Supervise volunteers in library cataloging and management system.
• Implement new technology structures to modernize our organization’s collection of books.
   
  Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (speak, read, write), the majority of our content and activities is generated in Spanish; business is conducted in both languages.
• Be enrolled in a library studies program where reading and informational technology skills are highly valued, have a basic understanding of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for Spanish language readers and enthusiasts, sensitive to English language learners’ needs.
• Communication and teamwork skills (keep client informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meet timelines for projects; accountability: work collaboratively to achieve organization goals).
• Able to work with a variety of personality types and maintain professionalism while facilitating partnership and collaboration, customer service oriented.

Submit a short cover letter and resume explaining your interest in working with us, along with your resume to centroculturalbarcodepapelny@gmail.com with subject line saying “expressing interest for Volunteer Librarian Opportunity.”