Summer Reading Club Coordinator(s)

City of Nelson

Summer Reading Club Coordinator(s)

Competition #24ST29
Reporting to the Children’s Librarian, the Summer Reading Coordinator plans, promotes, and delivers the Library’s annual Summer Reading Club.
The Summer Reading Club Coordinator will organize and deliver daily activities and programs for children ages 6-12. This will include reading, crafts, games, storytelling, songs, puppetry, drama, etc.
Essential Qualifications:

• Technologically adept – comfortable using online tools for delivery and promotion of services (Facebook, Zoom, Canva, Instagram etc.)
• Experience working with children – a background check will be conducted prior to starting in this position Art/crafts, drama, or storytelling skills
• A love of reading and libraries
• Good written, interpersonal, public speaking, and leadership skills Willing to work as part of a team and independently
• Highly motivated
• Preference will be given to visible/racialized minority youth, Indigenous youth, LGBTQ2S+ youth, economically low- income youth and youth with disabilities.

Requirements:
This position is dependent on grant funding and thus the applicant must be a student in school prior to summer and returning in the fall, between the ages of 15 and 30.
Rate of Pay:
$17.50 per hour + 6% in lieu of vacation pay
Hours/Days of Work:
Full-time Term Position, 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
Length of Assignment:
June 10, 2024 to August 16, 2024
Application Deadline:
April 30, 2023
To find a full description of the position role, including required qualifications and experience, please visit nelson.ca/jobs.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Interested applicants should reference #24ST29 and submit their resume and cover letter by April 30, 2024 at 4:00 pm