Job Postings

The Mid-Hudson Library is seeking applicants for a temporary, part-time, grant-funded positions to help administer The Library of Local (LoL) Project. The Library of Local Project is entering into its third year of exploring how libraries contribute to community resilience in the face of climate change. The Library of Local is a partnership between Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley and the Mid-Hudson Library System. It offers library patrons a collection of books, tools, seeds, AV equipment, and other resources – such as programs led by regional experts – that equip local communities to take action on the climate crisis and advance ecological repair.

The Intern will gain:

  • An understanding of the core value of sustainability and how libraries contribute to community resilience and ecological repair.
  • Experience with:
    • collection development
    • program planning
    • library marketing and public relations and
    • Web site maintenance using WordPress.

This position will last for approximately three months, two days a week at $25/hour. Applicants should submit a letter of interest; an up-to-date resume; and three references to MHLS Finance Manager & Personnel Officer, James Coyle at jcoyle@midhudson.org.