Jobs & Volunteering at The Library
Jobs
Employment at the Newburgh Free Library is managed by the Human Resources Department of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Vacancies are posted on their website: http://newburghschools.org/hrgeneral.php
Applicants for full-time civil service positions should be on the lists created by the City of Newburgh’s Civil Service Commission: https://www.cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/313/Civil-Service
Volunteers
Volunteers who are interested in contributing their time and talents to the Library’s program and its mission are welcome at the Newburgh Free Library.
NFL has three main avenues for people wishing to volunteer: the Library, the Friends of the Library and Literacy Connections.
Description of Volunteer Program
The Newburgh Free Library welcomes volunteers who are interested in contributing their time and talents to further the Library’s mission “to inform, enrich, and inspire people of all ages.” The Library recognizes that the use of volunteers strengthens relations with the community through positive participation. The Library encourages volunteers from all backgrounds who are willing to share their time, skills, and experience to benefit Library patrons and facilitate the work of staff. Volunteers may be involved in many facets of Library operations, including, but not limited to: assisting librarians, helping with clerical tasks, and assisting with or leading programs.
Please see the Newburgh Free Library Volunteers Policy before filling our Volunteer application form.
●Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older. Volunteers between the ages of 15-17 will be required to have working papers (see teen volunteer opportunities page)
●No volunteer will have unsupervised direct contact with minors. Volunteers will not be assigned to provide one-on-one tutoring, reading, or other instruction of any sort to a minor
● Volunteers will be required to wear appropriate identification at all times when volunteering at the Library
●Accepting court-appointed volunteers is at the discretion of the Library Director
●Volunteers must maintain the confidentiality of all information learned about patrons and the Library. Approved volunteers must sign a Confidentiality Agreement certifying that they will respect the privacy rights of Library patrons
●People wishing to volunteer are required to fill out this Volunteer Application (below) and furnish two non-family members as references and provide one form of photo identification
●All volunteers are required to follow Library and District policies, regulations, and procedures
●The volunteer process involves an application and interview, prior to any assignment
Volunteer assignments depend on departmental needs and may be seasonal or limited to a one time project or event.
The Volunteer Coordinator for individuals over 18 is Kate Clarke, Library Assistant. She may be reached at (845) 563-3646 or kclarke@rcls.org.
Individuals between the ages of 15 and 17 should contact Sioban Sedney, Head of Youth Services, with any questions related to teen volunteering at the library: ssedney@rcls.org or 845-563-3620