Jail & Prison Services Program Assistant (Part Time)(On Site)
The New York Public Library · US
Jail & Prison Services Program Assistant (Part Time)(On Site) Application Deadline: 27 April 2026 Department: Branch Libraries Employment Type: Part Time Loc...
Job description
Jail & Prison Services Program Assistant (Part Time)(On Site) Application Deadline: 27 April 2026: Department: Branch Libraries: Employment Type: Part Time: Location: Andrew Heiskell Library: Reporting To: Emily Jacobson: Compensation: $28.00 / hour: Description: This is an on-site role!: Overview: The Jail & Prison Services Program Assistant will answer letters from incarcerated patrons in support of the Reference by Mail service. The Program Assistant will liaise with volunteers and students also answering letters, to support the workflow of the service. They will work closely with the Supervising Librarian to find ways to streamline and improve the service overall. Responsibilities: - Regularly answers letters from incarcerated patrons in support of the Reference by Mail service - Liaise with volunteers and students also answering letters, to support the workflow of the service - Work closely with the Supervising Librarian to find ways to streamline and improve the service overall - Assists with the creation and distribution of materials to staff answering Ref-by-Mail letters, such as guidelines, rules, ready responses, etc. - Occasionally assists with the preparation and delive...