Outreach Internship

Description

A job at SJCPL is a chance to give back to the community while also gaining real life experience in a dynamic and challenging environment. People who work at a Library are committed to public service and community building. 

What you will get out of this internship:

• You will gain valuable professional experience for your resume or portfolio.
• You will engage with other interns in the cohort in social and career development activities.
• You will accomplish projects that have an impact on the community and support the library’s mission.
• You will make a difference.
• You will work side by side with amazing librarians and outreach staff. 

This position is 40 hours per week and pays $15.30 per hour. Review of applications will begin March 16th and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Attend community events as a library representative. 
• Assist with our Mobile Library, including the book van and the book bike.
• Prepare supplies and crafts for outreach events.
• Present library services in an entertaining and informative way to community members.
• Engage with patrons during outreach events.
• Complete projects that help the Library engage more authentically with our community.
• Support department staff in daily operations.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications: 

• Comfortable with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends. 
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to talk to large groups or have one on one conversations with a diverse audience.
• Comfortable using the Internet, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Windows and Mac OS.
• Community-minded.
• Exercise initiative, be enthusiastic, creative, flexible, energetic, value diversity, and possess a sense of humor.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.