Teen Intern - We are currently hiring for the November 2025 to June 2026 session. The deadline to apply is October 13, 2025.
We are a vibrant library and community center for the towns of Becket and Washington. We have adult and youth programming, book clubs, and a varied selection of books, DVDs, magazines, music, games, museum passes, and more for loan. We are currently staffed by 4 professionals. Interning at the Becket Athenaeum is often a young person’s first job and we intend to teach skills that will be helpful in their future employment.
Intern tasks may include, but are not limited to:
check-in/out and shelve items
library-wide projects
assist with children’s storytime
assist with elementary after-school program
The Intern will be paid $15 per hour. The shifts will be Wednesdays & Thursdays after school for 2 hours (approximately 3:15 to 5:15) and Saturdays from 10am to 12pm beginning November 2025 through the end of the school year in June 2026. Computer proficiency required (both Mac and PC) and familiarity with, or ability to learn Google Suite.
A Massachusetts youth employment permit is required for anyone ages 14 to 17. The permit application requires a doctor’s signature based on a recent exam for 14 and 15 year-olds. Applicants younger than 14 will be considered for an Internship Trainee position which is paid an hourly stipend of $13/hr.
For additional information on this position, please contact:
Ellen Manley, Executive Director
Phone: 413-623-5483
Email
We seek diversity of skill, perspective, and background in our interns. All teenagers are welcome to apply! A current or past intern may apply for any session. Please complete the online application by October 13. Interviews will be conducted in the following week.