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Reporting to the Community Services Librarian, the Programming Assistant will create and present in-person and virtual library programming for the region's 44 branch libraries, with a focus on the TD Summer Reading Club, STEAM, Early Literacy, and diversity. The ideal candidate is a responsible, enthusiastic, creative, and motivated student or recent graduate who enjoys working with children and youth, and has an interest in library services, early childhood education, education, and content creation.
DUTIES: Plan and lead STEAM, early literacy, and diversity themed programming at rural Wapiti branches. Create program templates for STEAM, Early Literacy, and diversity themed programs for use by branch library staff. Curate reading lists, program plans, and reference guides for all-ages programming related to National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples and Orange Shirt Days. Plan, record, edit, & share live & recorded virtual content on YouTube. Record programming statistics and write program evaluation reports.
QUALIFICATIONS: High school completion and valid Saskatchewan driver's license with clean driver's abstract required. Post-secondary education an asset. Must present an acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check before being offered the position. Wapiti is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages individuals of First Nations and Metis heritage, and minority groups to apply.
CANDIDATES MUST: Be between 16 to 30 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. Qualify to be a Young Canada Works (YCW) candidate and be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment. Not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed for the work term. Have been a full-time student (as defined by his or her educational institution) in the semester preceding the work term and intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the work term.
