What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Intern position at City of Sun Prairie?
Do you want to explore librarianship? Do you love working with kids or teens and books? Bring your
unique talents and perspectives to library work and make a difference right in your own community!
This is a unique opportunity for a teen, ages 16-19, who has not yet started college and is interested in getting a
firsthand opportunity to explore librarianship. This internship invites a student to discover what interests
them at the library, design and implement a project to explore those interests throughout the course of
their internship, and investigate other aspects of librarianship as well. The ideal candidate will have great
interpersonal skills, be customer service focused, have an interest in diverse populations, be interested in
working in libraries, and have youth or teen focused future career ambitions.
$20.2692/hour, no benefits, working approximately 10 hours per week between June 8 and August 28.
Preferred work hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm with occasional nights or weekends,, but are flexible based on the candidate's availability. Funding for the 2026 Teen Internship Program is made possible with Library Services and Technology
Act (LSTA) funding.
Application Deadline: May 10, 2026• Assists patrons with basic library tasks.
• Assists with library programs.
• Assists with book displays.
• Designs and implements a Connected Learning Project that aligns with both the
intern’s interests and the library’s goals and mission.
• Maintains the confidentiality of library records.• Must be ages 16-19 and a high school student at the time of application.
• Basic knowledge of libraries.
• Ability to maintain effective verbal and written communication with staff and public.
• Working knowledge of computers, Internet, copy machine, telephone, audio-visual
equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, LinkCat, and Canva.
• Working knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
• Youth and teen focused future career ambitions are preferred.This work is performed in an office environment but does involve lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing and pulling objects on wheels weighing 60-80 pounds.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
unique talents and perspectives to library work and make a difference right in your own community!
This is a unique opportunity for a teen, ages 16-19, who has not yet started college and is interested in getting a
firsthand opportunity to explore librarianship. This internship invites a student to discover what interests
them at the library, design and implement a project to explore those interests throughout the course of
their internship, and investigate other aspects of librarianship as well. The ideal candidate will have great
interpersonal skills, be customer service focused, have an interest in diverse populations, be interested in
working in libraries, and have youth or teen focused future career ambitions.
$20.2692/hour, no benefits, working approximately 10 hours per week between June 8 and August 28.
Preferred work hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm with occasional nights or weekends,, but are flexible based on the candidate's availability. Funding for the 2026 Teen Internship Program is made possible with Library Services and Technology
Act (LSTA) funding.
Application Deadline: May 10, 2026• Assists patrons with basic library tasks.
• Assists with library programs.
• Assists with book displays.
• Designs and implements a Connected Learning Project that aligns with both the
intern’s interests and the library’s goals and mission.
• Maintains the confidentiality of library records.• Must be ages 16-19 and a high school student at the time of application.
• Basic knowledge of libraries.
• Ability to maintain effective verbal and written communication with staff and public.
• Working knowledge of computers, Internet, copy machine, telephone, audio-visual
equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, LinkCat, and Canva.
• Working knowledge of English grammar and spelling.
• Youth and teen focused future career ambitions are preferred.This work is performed in an office environment but does involve lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing and pulling objects on wheels weighing 60-80 pounds.
The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.