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Form of workSan Mateo County Libraries is seeking enthusiastic and motivated high school students for the position of Youth Learning and Outreach Intern.
Youth Learning and Outreach Internswill be a high school student or recent graduate passionate about engaging children, families and teens in library summer learning programs, experiences to help reduce summer learning loss, and connecting everyone to all our libraries have to offer.
Location: Interns will be assigned to a community library and work under the mentorship of a supervisor. County libraries include Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Library Administration, Millbrae, North Fair Oaks, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside. Interns actively engage youth in activities and experiences inside the library as well as by outreaching into the community as select community events in the broader city or County.
Schedule: This internship has a flexible and non-regular schedule. The intern will work 20 hours per week (Monday-Sunday). The hours will include weekends, vary, and may include evenings. Start and end dates are flexible and will be determined at the time of offer. These up to 12-week internships will start in June.
Salary: $21.08 hourly.
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some Extra Help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.After training, interns will either lead and facilitate hands on learning experiences in library locations throughout San Mateo County or will conduct meaningful and culturally sensitive outreach in the community to engage participants in summer learning with the library and break down any barriers to accessing enriching summer learning experiences.Education: Enrolled in high school or are a 2024 high school graduate.
Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin/Cantonese, or Tagalog preferred.Application Process: Applications will be reviewed by supervisors or managers; candidates successful in the application phase may be invited to participate in remote interviews. Vacancies may be filled at any time and qualified candidates are not automatically guaranteed to advance to the interview round.
Please send an email with your resume and with responses to the Supplemental Questions below, to:
Elise Staples, Youth and Family Services Manager, staples@smcl.org
Application materials will be reviewed after the final filing date and well-qualified candidates will be contacted by the department for an interview. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: You must submit the following to be considered for this opportunity:
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go tohttp://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Final Date to Apply: Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:59 PM PST
Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
Final Filing Date: April 4
Interviews: April 15th - 19
Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (03212024) (Intern/Fellow II - I053) Employment Type: Limited Term
Youth Learning and Outreach Internswill be a high school student or recent graduate passionate about engaging children, families and teens in library summer learning programs, experiences to help reduce summer learning loss, and connecting everyone to all our libraries have to offer.
Location: Interns will be assigned to a community library and work under the mentorship of a supervisor. County libraries include Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Library Administration, Millbrae, North Fair Oaks, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside. Interns actively engage youth in activities and experiences inside the library as well as by outreaching into the community as select community events in the broader city or County.
Schedule: This internship has a flexible and non-regular schedule. The intern will work 20 hours per week (Monday-Sunday). The hours will include weekends, vary, and may include evenings. Start and end dates are flexible and will be determined at the time of offer. These up to 12-week internships will start in June.
Salary: $21.08 hourly.
NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Some Extra Help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.After training, interns will either lead and facilitate hands on learning experiences in library locations throughout San Mateo County or will conduct meaningful and culturally sensitive outreach in the community to engage participants in summer learning with the library and break down any barriers to accessing enriching summer learning experiences.Education: Enrolled in high school or are a 2024 high school graduate.
Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin/Cantonese, or Tagalog preferred.Application Process: Applications will be reviewed by supervisors or managers; candidates successful in the application phase may be invited to participate in remote interviews. Vacancies may be filled at any time and qualified candidates are not automatically guaranteed to advance to the interview round.
Please send an email with your resume and with responses to the Supplemental Questions below, to:
Elise Staples, Youth and Family Services Manager, staples@smcl.org
Application materials will be reviewed after the final filing date and well-qualified candidates will be contacted by the department for an interview. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: You must submit the following to be considered for this opportunity:
- Resume
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions:
- What most interests you about this position?
- Why do you think libraries play an important role in the community?
- Please provide an example of when you felt seen and encouraged as a child by an adult or older role model and how that informs how you would approach this role?
- Summer learning loss continues to impact our county and we are seeing low reading scores for children across San Mateo County, especially in communities of color. What do you think you can do as a summer Outreach Intern to make an impact?
- Please provide us with your work availability, including days, night and weekends as well as all San Mateo County Libraries locations you would be interested in.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go tohttp://jobs.smcgov.org to apply. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Final Date to Apply: Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:59 PM PST
Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
Final Filing Date: April 4
Interviews: April 15th - 19
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (03212024) (Intern/Fellow II - I053) Employment Type: Limited Term
