Afterschool and Summer Program Associate

SLC Public Library•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Afterschool and Summer Program Associate assists with regular afterschool programs and outreach for school-age children and teens at Westside branches and across the Salt Lake City Public Library system. This hands-on role coordinates activities, connects participants with Library resources and values, prepares and maintains program materials and kits, and provides support to Specialists when programs need additional help. The position is an entry point to the Programming career path and mirrors the Associate Librarian role in Public Services. The role involves teaching and learning through practice: trying activity ideas, observing participant responses, and adjusting programs as needed. Associates work in library locations and community settings, collaborating with residents and partners to offer programs in shared public spaces. The position supports the Library’s 2026–2034 Strategic Plan, particularly its Reading and Literacy for All and Creating Belonging Through Access priorities, by providing inclusive youth development programming and outreach. The position is based at Westside branches, including Glendale, Day-Riverside, Marmalade, and Chapman, with systemwide support responsibilities. It is part-time at 18 hours per week. Weekday hours during the school year are generally within 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., in shifts of four to six hours; summer hours may vary. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Travel between branches and community sites is part of the role, and transportation is required. Mileage reimbursement is available. Compensation starts at $27.30 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

An associate degree or 60 or more completed college credits plus at least two years of demonstrated youth programming experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge and skills.
At least one year of experience working with youth, school-age children, or teens in a formal or informal setting, such as afterschool programs, mentoring, tutoring, childcare, or volunteering.
Enthusiasm for working with the public and interacting with youth.
Comfort learning by doing, trying ideas, observing responses, and adjusting activities in the moment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills; ability to work with teams and motivate and connect with diverse individuals and groups.
Organization and dependability with materials and logistics, including maintaining kits, supplies, and shared spaces.
Willingness to support programs outside one’s specialty and learn the basics of other program areas.
Intermediate knowledge of computer operation and common programs.
Ability to work days and evenings as scheduled and travel between library locations and community sites.
Must have transportation for travel between locations; anyone using a personal vehicle must maintain state-required insurance.
Ability to lift and carry program materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and to push and pull carts.
Ability to perform work involving repetitive movement, standing, walking, bending, and reaching; work may also involve extended periods of standing or sitting.
Ability to work during intermittent inclement weather for outdoor programs and outreach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience in afterschool programming or community program coordination.
Spanish and/or other international language skills.
Experience working with K–12 students in a school, camp, museum, library, recreation, or community setting.
Experience running activities in public or informal settings.
Experience managing supplies, kits, or inventory for a classroom, camp, theater, makerspace, or similar setting.
Experience with outdoor or public-space events.

Responsibilities

Assist with youth development programs and outreach for children and teens at library locations and community sites.
Set up and take down program spaces; transport supplies and equipment; and record attendance and participant feedback.
Adjust activities in response to participants’ needs and deliver programs equitably to youth of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Bring activity ideas to the team, test them in programs, observe participant responses, and share results.
Create welcoming and inclusive environments, explain and maintain Library policies and program expectations, address difficult interactions, and involve a supervisor when appropriate.
Engage youth through positive youth development practices that recognize and build on their strengths and support leadership development.
Build positive working relationships with staff, participants, volunteers, community partners, and vendors; accept assignments professionally and collaborate with branch staff on behavior management.
Prepare, organize, assemble, restock, and maintain program materials, kits, equipment, inventory, and storage spaces; identify items needing repair or replacement and, when needed, make small program-supply purchases.
Provide additional program support to Specialists at other locations or in other Youth Development areas; support volunteers and newer staff; and lead a program when another Associate is absent.
Work with the Supervisor on promotional materials and help capture photos, quotes, and stories from programs.
Participate, as needed, in Youth Development planning meetings and workgroups related to Strategic Plan outcomes for youth.
Conduct outreach and deliver programs in schools, parks, plazas, and other public spaces; gather community input about Library programs and share it with the team.
Perform other assigned or required duties and support other Programming and Outreach division teams as needed.