Temporary Summer Assistant – Tween

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY•Kansas City, MO

1h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The temporary summer assistant role is a 10-week, 20-hours per week temporary position. This position pays $16.93 per hour. This position will be from May 20 - July 26 or June 10 - August 16, at the Kansas City Digital Media Lab located within the South-East Library Branch. Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10 am - 3 pm. The Summer Assistant will contribute to the success of the Summer Reading Program by developing and implementing programs for children and teens, assisting with the Tween Summer Camp, welcoming interactions with children and families, and utilizing resources in the Kansas City Digital Media Lab (KCDML). The Summer Assistant will work primarily at the Southeast Branch Library and off-site alongside the Youth Librarian.

Requirements

Ability to meet and serve the public, working effectively with patrons.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and the public.
Basic computer skills with a willingness to learn and keep current with emerging technologies.
Willingness to be photographed and recorded for Library social media posts.
Ability to work outdoors in variable summer weather conditions for up to four consecutive hours.
Ability to speak and understand English is required. Additional consideration will be given to individuals that are proficient in any non-English languages utilized in Jackson County, MO, including Spanish, American Sign Language, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, and Swahili.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working/volunteering with children and teens.
Community outreach and engagement.
Interest in STEAM, outdoor, and/or maker/craft activities.
Passionate about the community where the Branch Library is located.

Responsibilities

Work together with the Youth Services Librarian to deliver a fun filled 4-week summer camp around STEAM related activities and off-site field experiences.
Work directly with the Youth Librarian and KCDML Staff and participants in individual and small group activities.
Encourage children, teens, and families to participate in the summer reading program. This includes, but is not limited to, in-person engagement, registering through an online platform, and redeeming prizes in the library, in the community, and online.
Assist branch staff in entering data into the online summer reading platform and maintaining accurate records.
Assist with distribution of free meals to youth.
Facilitate story time with the youth services staff by preparing activities; setting up for and cleaning up after programs; and engaging children during programs.
Facilitate outdoor pop-up/drop-in events, which includes tent set-up/take down, in celebration of summer reading.
Perform other duties specific to youth programming, including, but not limited to, assisting with outreach visits, special events, celebrations, programs, or social media.
Capture pictures and videos from summer events.

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