Library Teen Intern (Part-Time)

Salary

$15.00 Hourly (This position is grant funded though the Oregon State Library LSTA Program)

Location

The Dalles, OR

Job Type

Limited Duration (Temporary)

Department

Library

The Dalles-Wasco County Library is seeking an energetic student to participate in a paid Library Summer Internship. This internship invites the student to discover what they're interested in within the library, design a project to complete through the course of their internship, and work with community partners in and outside of the library. The ideal candidate will have great interpersonal skills, be flexible and customer service focused, have an interest in diverse populations, be interested in working in libraries and have a sense of humor. To be considered you must be a High School Junior or Senior at time of application.

Schedule: Part-Time 30 hours/week (flexible). Tuesday - Saturday with some evening events. Flexible start date around end of school year continuing through summer.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

• Work with library staff on a variety of activities and outreach to the community.
• Work closely with library staff to learn about various positions in the organization and how they support each other.
• Assist customers with library questions, program participation, and computer support.
• Create a library project, which will be completed through the course of the internship.
• Be comfortable sharing successes, challenges, and opportunities
• Work collaboratively with people from all backgrounds.

Supplemental information

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Works primarily in an office or library environment. Outreach activities may take place outdoors.
• This position requires mobility and often involves standing and walking for an extended time period.
• Occasionally lift and carry heavy boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating equipment such as computers and other standard office equipment.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirement for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the City to accommodate the limitation.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Reference Check
• Background Check

How to Apply To be considered for this employment opportunity complete the online application and answer the supplemental questions.

https://thedalles.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Any offer of employment would be contingent upon a criminal background check and positive references. Minors age 16 to 18 may apply and will need to have a parent or guardian sign a consent form prior to appointment. City of The Dalles is an equal opportunity and at will employer. Please send questions about this position or selection process to, Jeannie Glaspy, Teen Programming Coordinator at 541-296-2815 or jglaspy@ci.the-dalles.or.us

ENGLISH: This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon. ESPAÑOL: Este proyecto ha sido posible en parte por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas a través de la Ley de Servicios Bibliotecarios y Tecnológicos (LSTA), administrado por la Biblioteca Estatal de Oregón.