Employment

2010, August 12 - 2:49pm — yalecbudgell
Summer Reading Program Coordinator - Press here to access PDF version.

Leduc Public Library requires a creative and enthusiastic student to organize and deliver this year’s Summer Reading Program.  This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills and a passion to deliver programs that encourage children to celebrate the wonders of literacy.

This temporary full-time position runs May 14th through August 24th, 35 hours per week, and reports to the Youth Services Coordinator.  The bulk of the work will take place during the day Monday through Friday however some weekend or evening shifts may be required.  

 Experience working with children and knowledge of children’s literature will be a definite asset as is enrollment in a MLIS, Library Technician, or post secondary Education program.

Salary: $17.00 per hour

 Duties:

  • Creation and delivery of age appropriate Summer Reading Program activities for 6-12 year olds which includes storytelling, crafts and puppetry.
  • Coordinate summer reading performers and guests
  • Promotion of Summer Reading Programs (e.g., visits to schools)
  • Supervision and coordination of any teen volunteers (ages 12-15)
  • End of summer evaluation of all programs and activities
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
  • Other duties as assigned

Resumes with references should be sent by February 24th, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. local time to:

Carla Frybort
Library Director
Leduc Public Library
#2 Alexandra Park
Leduc, AB
T9E 4C4
Fax: (780) 986-3462

cfrybort@leduclibrary.ca

Only those applicants that have reached the interview stage will be contacted.