Library Summer Learning Challenge Internship #26C- 05 (20715646)

Description

ABOUT THE SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE PROGRAM

The Summer Learning Challenge is a summer library program that encourages kids, teens and adults to read or listen to books in the summer. The Challenge is a fun, interactive program for the whole family that includes free book giveaways, activities, raffles, and prizes for kids ages 0-18. The program starts on June 1 and runs through the end of August.

We are looking for enthusiastic high school interns to support Library staff with activities both at the libraries and at summer outreach sites throughout the City of Redwood City to promote and support the Summer Learning Challenge. The interns will be responsible for planning and delivering library programs, providing them with opportunities where their voices are elevated and valued.

Example of Duties: Under the supervision of a Librarian perform various duties as assigned for the operation of the Summer Learning Challenge. Duties may include, assist with planning and delivering programs for kids and teen, serve lunch an lead activities during the lunch at the Library service, register children and families up in the Summer Learning Challenge and record statistical data, staff outreach events at local school and community sites.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

For questions about the position or schedule, please contact Sonia Delgado via email at [email protected].

Job PDF:

Ideal Candidate

Is an energetic individual who:

• Is comfortable providing clear instructions to persons of all ages.
• Has the ability to complete multiple tasks in a speedy, tidy and efficient timeframe.
• Can take direction from more than one person and is not afraid to ask follow- up and clarification questions.
• Arrives to work on time with a positive attitude and can focus on their job duties.
• Is available to work at off-site outreach events (be able to drive themselves to and from different locations)
• Is available for the majority of the summer program, from June through early August.

Benefits

• This is a non-benefited casual position.
• Casual employees may not work more than 1000 hours per year.
• Casual employees will receive sick leave in accordance with State Law.

Special Instructions

We strongly encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and selections can be made at any time during the recruitment process.

Recruitment Contact

Contact email:

[email protected]