Lunch at the Library - Student Intern (PAID)

Salary: $16.37 - $19.98 Hourly
Location : Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Intern--Paid or Unpaid (Varies)
Job Number: 2024-0043
Department: Library Administration
Opening Date: 03/13/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
Interviews will be held the week of May 13th.
EXCITING SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR NEVADA COUNTY TEENS AGES 14-18!
The Nevada County Library is looking to fill 8 PAID summer internships for teens to work at our Lunch at the Library summer program.
INTERNSHIP DURATION: June 17, 2024 - August 9, 2024.
Must be available for onboarding on June 11th.
TIME COMMITTMENT: Minimum of 4 hours per week. Flexible hours between 10:00am and 3:00pm (Monday through Friday). Applicants willing to work additional hours or for a longer duration typically gain a more in-depth experience.
FLEXIBLE HOURS BETWEEN: 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
HOURLY WAGE: $16.37 / Hour
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Nevada County Library invites you to apply for an exciting short term opportunity as a Student Intern!
This temporary position will be in the Nevada County Library and will report directly to the Youth Librarian and Branch Manger of the branch. The Nevada County Library is responsible for clerical and technical duties and providing service to patrons and the public. Under supervision of Library staff, Student Interns will perform a variety of clerical and technical duties and is responsible for assisting in summer reading program and as an encouraging team member.
During your internship you will work with Library staff to develop social-emotional and career development skills. Interns are introduced to a variety of jobs within the Library including: administrative functions, marketing, early literacy programming for youth, outreach initiatives and the Lunch at the Library program. Each intern will be paired with library staff to job shadow and contribute to projects in various parts of the Library. This Student Internship provides teens with an opportunity to develop workforce readiness skills, learn how to apply for County jobs and navigate the hiring process which will benefit them with future jobs.
With this internship, individuals are offered an excellent opportunity to:

• Build their resume and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Earn a FREE SafeServ Certificate

Please visit our website to learn more about the Nevada County Library and all of our branches!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Examples of Duties
Examples of the types of work to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following primary assignments:

• Assisting with youth and teen programs; curating and maintaining collection displays; supporting summer reading by signing kids up for the reading challenge.
• Setting up and breaking down the free Lunch at the Library program.
• Assisting staff and patrons with summer learning arts and crafts and STEAM activities; tracking patron attendance for program statistics.
• Support the Youth Services staff with keeping the Youth areas accessible and engaging through tidying up and shelving books; other related library tasks.
• Assists patrons by providing information about library programs.
• Assist with programming for children and teens, including setting up, managing attendance, and cleaning up.
• Learn and explain library rules and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Student interns will be expected to communicate scheduling needs clearly.
• Share feedback and ideas, and feel comfortable speaking with the public in a friendly and professional manner, especially with children and peer teens.
• Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about the Library and working collaboratively in a team setting.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills are highly desirable.

Education and Experience Required
No previous work experience required.
Other Employment Requirements:

• 14 -18 years of age with ability to secure a work permit and enrolled in high school with guardian signed approval
• If age 18, must consent to fingerprinting and be enrolled in high school for the 2024-2025 school year.

01
What is the best way to reach you?

• Telephone
• Email

02
Please indicate the Library branches you are interested in working at. Please select up to (3) branches.

• Nevada City Library - Madelyn Helling
• Grass Valley Library - Royce Branch
• Penn Valley Library
• Bear River Library

03
Are you willing to work at multiple branches?

• Yes
• No

04
If selected for this position, what days of the week are you available to participate? (Mark all that apply)

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

05
Please indicate how many hours per day you are available to participate.

• 2 to 3 hours per day
• 3 to 5 hours per day

06
Please list any dates during June 17th and August 9, 2024 that you would not be able to participate. (Example: Vacations, camps, etc.)
07
Do you have a current SafeServ Certification?If not, this internship will allow you to earn a free SafeServ Certificate.

• Yes
• No

08
If you have a SafeServ Certification, when does it expire?**If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A**
09
Please indicate the name of the High School Program you are enrolled in or have recently graduated from 2023-2024 school year.
10
Please indicate what grade level you will be in during the next school year.

• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• High school graduate or GED

11
This is a paid temporary student worker position and you will need to secure a work permit.

• Yes, I can secure a work permit.
• No, I cannot secure a work permit.
• Not applicable, I am over the age of 18 or recently graduated from high school.

12
Please tell us why you are interested in this position.
13
If you are selected for this position, do you have reliable transportation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question