LINK Assistant - Tecumseh Branch

Allen County Public Library • Fort Wayne, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a summer job that truly makes a difference? The Allen County Public Library is hiring a LINK Assistant to support our LINK program by helping serve free lunches and snacks to children and families in our community. Through a partnership with Fort Wayne Community Schools, this role plays a vital behind-the-scenes and front-line role in ensuring meals are served accurately, safely, and with care. If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoy supporting meaningful work with kids, this could be a great summer opportunity.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures
• Comfortable handling routine, documentation, and tracking counts
• Kind, empathetic, and respectful toward children and families from diverse and lower socioeconomic backgrounds
• Reliable, organized, and able to work consistently in a structured environment
• Enjoys working with youth and supporting a team-focused program
• Availability Requirement: This position works Monday–Friday during daytime hours in June and July. Because LINK is a short, time-limited program, we ask that employees plan to be available for the full duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Serve free lunches and snacks to children and teens (up to age 18)
• Carefully follow food service guidelines provided by Fort Wayne Community Schools and the USDA
• Accurately track meal counts, participation statistics, and required documentation
• Support the LINK Programmer during after-lunch activities and programs
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all participants
• Interact positively with children and families while ensuring program expectations are met

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed