Summer Reading Program Coordinator
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Summer Reading Program Coordinator
- Organization name:
- Coaldale Public Library
- Job location:
- Coaldale, Alberta
- Length of assignment:
- 2017-05-23 to 2017-08-25 (14 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $13.46
Summer Reading Program Coordinator
14 week term to start May 24, 2017
32 hours per week (occasional Saturdays & evenings) @ $13.46/hour
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head Librarian, the Summer Reading Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following:
• Plan and implement two summer reading programs for elementary school students
• Promote summer reading programs to local schools (includes developing promotional material and carrying out publicity activities)
• Assist with the organization and delivery of Tween programs
• Recruit, schedule, and supervise volunteers who help with the programs
• Perform library circulation duties
• Undertake other assigned library projects
• Assist with the organization and presentation of special summer events
• Complete a final report, including statistics compilation and program evaluation
Our Ideal Candidate:
• Has experience working with children
• Has experience with program planning and delivery
• Is able to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills including written
• Is self-motivated
• Is a competent computer user, comfortable with Microsoft Suite
• Familiarity with libraries and children’s literature is an asset
• Is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident or has refugee status in Canada and is legally entitled to work in Canada
• Was a full-time student in the semester preceding this position and intends to return to full-time studies in the semester following this position
• Will be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Hannah Loewen
Box 1207, Coaldale, T1M 1N1
Fax: 403-345-1342
Email: hloewen@coaldalelibrary.ca
Application deadline: March 31, 2017
Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
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