Librarian Job at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York, NY

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  • The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Librarian & Archivist (Part-Time, 25 hrs/week)

The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre – New York, NY

In-Person | 25 hours/week

The Neighborhood Playhouse, one of America's most respected acting conservatories and birthplace of the renowned Meisner Technique, seeks a part-time Librarian & Archivist to curate and maintain our distinctive collection of plays, musical scores, books, and theatrical materials. Located in the heart of Manhattan, this position offers a unique opportunity to support a thriving community of artists while preserving the rich history and resources that inspire their craft.

Some Things You’ll Do:

  • Organize and maintain our physical and digital library of books, plays, CDs, DVDs, and scene materials
  • Support faculty and students with research and distribution of classroom content
  • Maintain and update databases and metadata for scenes, anthologies, and music
  • Assist with performance rights licensing for annual public productions
  • Coordinate archive submissions to the NYPL for the Performing Arts
  • Scan, format, watermark, and archive copyrighted materials in compliance with educational use
  • Share updated digital catalogs with faculty and students
  • Provide basic troubleshooting support for office hardware (desktop, printer, scanner)

What We’re Looking For:

  • Interest in and knowledge of the performing arts is strongly preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills and comfort managing metadata
  • Experience with digital archiving and file formatting
  • Familiarity with Apple macOS, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office
  • Basic understanding of copyright law, especially regarding educational use
  • A collaborative, adaptable, and resourceful mindset
  • MLIS or equivalent library/archives experience preferred

This is a legacy role at a storied institution. You’ll be the steward of decades of theatrical knowledge—and help shape its future.

To apply, please email your resume and a brief letter of interest to: hiring@neighborhoodplayhouse.org

Job Tags

Part time,

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