Camp Read-a-Rama Counselor

Sno-Isle Libraries • Snohomish, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Read-a-Rama Counselors work closely with library staff to run a week-long literacy camp held at the Snohomish Community Library, part of the Sno-Isle Library District. The camp uses children's books as the springboard for all program activities, aiming to encourage children ages 7-11 to "live books" and foster a culture of reading. The mission is to make the U.S. more literate, one child and one book at a time. Counselors must be available to work August 17-20, 2026, with typical daytime shifts from approximately 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sno-Isle Libraries values lived experience and is committed to embedding equity into its organization, providing training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Energetic and enthusiastic about libraries and working with youth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and positively interact with customers.
• Open to trying new things and creatively solving problems.
• Must arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Must attend camp orientation and/or training prior to the start of camp.
• Ability to provide clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate with a basic level of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook & Word.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in or a recent graduate of an education-focused college or university program.
• Training in children’s literature.
• Experience working with children in an educational capacity.
• Experience and knowledge of working with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead campers in various aspects of Camp Read-a-Rama, including planning, preparation, and implementation of activities, crafts, games, and music.
• Assist in the setup and clean-up/teardown of activities and spaces.
• Support library staff with the safety and well-being of camp participants, including following safety guidelines and assisting participants with various needs.
• Facilitate or assist with daily read-alouds.
• Greet customers and direct them to appropriate library staff.
• Shadow and assist other library staff.
• Connect and engage with children/camp attendees, demonstrating positive behavior, patience, and enthusiasm.
• Support a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for all camp participants, families, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• These positions are not benefit-eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed