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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:
2018-05-06 to 2018-08-23 (16 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$14.86
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Summer Reading Program Coordinator
16 week term to start May 6, 2018
37.5 hours per week (occasional Saturdays & evenings) @ $14.86/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 to 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
• A background in Library and Information Studies, Education, Early Childhood Development is consider an asset
• Has experience with program planning and delivery
• Is self-motivated and able to work independently and effectively in a team environment
• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills including written
• 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 post-secondary student in the semester preceding this position and intends to return to full-time studies in the semester following this position
• Satisfactory background screening including a Criminal Record Check
• Will be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment


Submit cover letter and resume to:
Dothlyn McFarlane
Box 1207, Coaldale, T1M 1N1
Fax: 403-345-1342
Email: dmcfarlane@coaldalelibrary.ca

Application deadline: March 31, 2018
Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

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