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

Similar Jobs