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Would you enjoy working with the public in a local non-profit organization that directly benefits your community? The Callander Public Library seeks a dynamic, creative and responsible student to plan and facilitate the TD Summer Reading Program.

 

Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week

Wage: $15.50/hour

Start Date: July 4, 2023

 

Skills Required:

• Planning and organization

• Leadership

• Strong oral and written communication

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Ability to multi-task and stay organized

• Problem Solving

• Familiar with current children’s and young adult literature trends

 

Current Vulnerable Sector Check is a condition of employment for anyone 18 years and older.

               

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute library programs for all ages, including (but not limited to) a summer reading program for school-aged children. With a focus on literature, S.T.E.A.M., and encouraging life-long learning.

• Research ideas for programs, establish themes, and organize support materials.

• Collect statistics, evaluate programs and prepare reports.

• Identify, contact, and partner with community organizations.

• Develop marketing for programs.

• Prepare and follow a specific summer program budget.

• Assist with regular library duties, providing customer service, checking in and out library materials, shelving books and shelf reading.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must enjoy working with children and youth.

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Regular schedule will be Tuesday morning, Wednesday morning, Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

For a complete job description click HERE

 

To apply: send cover letter and resume as one PDF document to melissa@callanderpubliclibrary.ca, by Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 4:30p.m. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.