[kids-lib] Summer Internships at Beaverton City Library

[Victoria Campbell]

Join Beaverton City Library for a fun-packed summer! We have a  two internships available:
Children's, 15-20 hours a week, May 27-August 14 (dates can be flexible)
Young Adult, 10 hours a week, May 27-August 14
Next resume review: May 4

We personalize learning opportunities during our internships. More information can be found on our website or below: http://beavertonlibrary.org/index.aspx?nid=125


Children's Division Summer Reading Program Intern

Location: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005

Salary: Unpaid
Department: Children's Division

Length of Commitment: May 27 to August 19, negotiable but must be available through August 14, 2015.

Time Involvement: 15-20 hours/week.

Join Beaverton City Library for a fun-packed summer! The Summer Reading Program Intern in Children’s Services plays an integral part in implementing a yearly program that draws approximately 3000 children. We select Interns who will grow and build their organizational and leadership skills as they help coordinate the work of approximately 40 teen volunteers and guide children in SRP activities. We strive to make our internships teaching internships – allowing observation of service desks, library school exercises and other learning opportunities specifically tailored to the intern’s desired career path.

Position Summary:
The Children’s Division SRP intern will be a general assistant to the Children’s Librarians working on various projects to help ensure the success of the Summer Reading program. The Intern will schedule, train, and supervise volunteers during the summer months and oversee implementation of weekly SRP performances. The program includes reading incentives and fun programs.

Major Responsibilities:
Provides direct supervision to teen volunteers during their shifts; coordinates and schedules substitute volunteers; learns and then teaches skills to volunteers for specific tasks. The intern will train volunteers how to - register children for the reading program, shelve materials in the Children’s Area, and help with library programs for children. The SRP Intern will work on various projects promoting and implementing the summer reading program including large group activities, display work, and data entry. One intern provides storytime at a local park.

Qualifications:

Self-motivated and able to work independently; Responsible and dependable; Willing to learn new skills and teach others; Able to complete tasks in a timely manner; Willing to complete tasks as assigned; Good people skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word; Knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications; Advanced clerical skills; Previous work or volunteer experience is helpful; Coursework in library science or secondary education is helpful.

Benefits:

Gain experience working in the Children’s Department of a Library; Build skills in program implementation, project completion, and leadership; Gain experience working within deadlines and established procedures; Receive a letter of reference upon successful completion of the Internship; Acquire samples for your professional portfolio; Receive specific training tailored to you, for example – Storytimes, Collection Weeding, and Desk Observation.

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Young Adult Division Summer Reading Program Intern

Location: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005 Salary: Unpaid
Department: Young Adult Division

Length of Commitment: May 27 to August 19, negotiable but must be available through August 14, 2015.

Time Involvement: 10+ hours/week

Join Beaverton City Library for a fun-packed summer serving teens, grades 6-12! The Summer Reading Program Intern in Teen Services plays an integral part in implementing a yearly program that draws approximately 1,200 teens.

Position Summary/Major Responsibilities:

The Teen Division SRP intern will be a general assistant to the Teen Services Librarians working on various projects to help ensure the success of the Summer Reading program, including: assisting with programming; designing & constructing displays & decorations; completing administrative tasks such as data entry, copying, phoning, prize processing; helping with reference & readers advisory projects; assisting with web projects; and other tasks to help promote and implement Teen Services and the Teen Summer Reading program.

Qualifications:

Self-motivated and able to work independently; Responsible and dependable; Organizational and time management skills; Willing to learn new skills and teach others; Able to complete tasks in a timely manner; Willing to complete tasks as assigned; Good people skills; computer proficient; advanced clerical skills; Previous work or volunteer experience in a library is helpful; Coursework in library science or secondary education is helpful.

Benefits:

Gain experience working with teens; Build skills in program implementation, project completion, and leadership; Gain experience working within deadlines and established procedures; Receive a letter of reference upon successful completion of the Internship; Acquire samples for your professional portfolio; Enriched understanding of library service to the young adult population.

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Have Questions? Contact Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Manager, 503-526-3703 or jjohnson at beavertonoregon.gov Want to learn more about Beaverton City Library? Visit our website at www.beavertonlibrary.org

Want to Apply? Please send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Johnson, Volunteer Manager, Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th, Beaverton, OR 97005 or email to jjohnson at beavertonoregon.gov

Best,

Victoria Campbell
Youth Services Manager
Beaverton City Library | 12375 SW 5th Street | Beaverton, OR  97005-2883
p: 503.526.2599 | f: 503.469.9577| www.BeavertonLibrary.org<http://www.beavertonlibrary.org/>
Work days: Monday – Friday


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