Summer Library Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Summer Library Assistant
- Organization name:
- Salt Spring Island Public Library
- Job location:
- Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-06-04 to 2018-08-10 (10 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $12.00
Salt Spring Island Public Library
$12 per hour, 35 hours per week
Monday to Friday 9:30-5, June 4-August 10
Salt Spring Island Public Library is hiring a summer library assistant to facilitate and promote summer children’s programs, work on the Circulation and Information Desks, and to promote the works of local authors. This includes organizing and presenting children's summer reading programs, including a week-long summer camp and several weekly programs, interviewing local authors and writing biographies for the library website, and organizing the annual local author tea.
The Library Assistant position at the Salt Spring Island Public Library is suitable for a student who wants to gain valuable and rewarding work experience in a busy library, who likes to work with youth on summer projects and programs, and is interested in learning more about local, BC, and Canadian literary heritage. The ideal candidate will have good English communication skills, and a strong interest in working with children and a cross-section of the public. The position requires that the candidate be able to pay attention to detail and be able to focus on task and projects. Knowledge, interest, and experience in working with children, and knowledge and interest in Canadian literature are assets. Strong computer skills and excellent interpersonal skills are required.
About Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island is located in the Southern Gulf Islands just off Vancouver Island, BC. Salt Spring is a busy summer destination for boaters and holiday goers, generally has spectacular weather, and abounds in summer activities such as hiking, kayaking, biking, and swimming. Salt Spring is home to numerous cultural events and festivals centered in Ganges and radiating throughout the island. Renowned for its creativity, Salt Spring Island is known as one of North America's best small arts towns and in summer, artists gather at the Saturday artist’s and farmer’s market. A public transit bus system covers the main roads of the island, and runs seven days a week.
For more information about Salt Spring Island, please visit:
Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce: http://www.saltspringtourism.com/
General Information http://www.saltspringisland.com/
Salt Spring Market: http://www.saltspringmarket.com/
Gulf Islands Driftwood http://www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com/
Women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal peoples are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is April 30, 2018. Please send applications by email to librarian@saltspringlibrary.com, or by mail to Attn: Librarian, Salt Spring Island Public Library, 129 McPhillips Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2T6.
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