Library - Summer Programming Student

Position type
Contract

The Town of The Blue Mountains is a growing and progressive, four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline, and the various recreational activities and experiences they afford. We are seeking to fill a full-time Summer Programming Student with the Blue Mountains Public Library. Advantages of The Blue Mountains include excellent quality of life, endless opportunities, the amenities of a complete community and proximity to the Greater Toronto Area, come join us!

The Blue Mountains Public Library is the dynamic centre of community engagement where everyone is free to create, explore, learn, research and connect in an inclusive environment. BMPL as a Gallery, Library, Archives & Museum (GLAM) is a major culture hub for the community and guests of The Town of the Blue Mountains. Celebrating 28 years of service, this GLAM is continuing to grow our services and be an innovative partner.

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Position Overview

The Library Programming Summer Student is responsible for planning, promoting, and delivering creative, inclusive, and educational programming services, consistent with the policies, practices, and procedures of the Blue Mountains Public Library (BMPL). Additionally, the Student will support outreach activities across the community and work the circulation desk and deliver excellent and accessible customer service to all users and visitors of BMPL.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the implementation of programs as assigned, including (but not limited to) the TD Summer Reading Club.
  • Plan and attend pop-up library activities at outreach sites in Town.
  • Provide reading support for children and youth, offering to help select books, set summer reading goals, and track individual progress.
  • Create digital and print promotional materials.
  • Display and promote positive “Team Player” attitudes and actions. This includes positive communications with supervisors and other Town staff regarding ideas and initiatives to enhance the workplace improve policies, procedures, and services; and
  • Communicate with the ratepayers and the public in an effective and courteous manner regarding programs, policies, and procedures of the library.
  • Work at the Circulation Desk, signing out, checking in, placing holds, handling cash, and re-shelving incoming items.
  • Daily activity breakdown includes:
    • Working with children for summer programs on and off-site (55%).
    • Complete planning and preparation activities for summer programs (30%).
    • Assist with circulation activities (15%).

Job Details:
Hours of Work: This is full-time, 35 hours per week. Pending grant approval, contracts begin between May and July. Weekend and evening work required. The hourly wage for this position is $16.96 - $19.85. 
Additional Notes: Start date is flexible and may begin as early as June 3, 2024. Candidate must be a minimum of 15 years of age. A vulnerable sector check (paid for by the student) is required.

Education and Experience:

The BMPL will train Students for Library specific knowledge when required; however, the following list is inclusive for a successful Assistant:

  1. Enrolled in high school or post-secondary program.
  2. Enjoy and have experience working with children and youth.
  3. Experience in a public library, informal education, and/or recreation setting.
  4. Must have working knowledge of computers, MS Office Suite, social media platforms, Internet searches, and database searches.
  5. Must be confident in working with electronic devices such as smart phones, laptops, e-readers, tablets.
  6. Must be patient, creative, confident, and able to communicate with people of all ages and abilities.
  7. Demonstrated interest in learning technology and software.

Information for Interested Candidates:

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The submission deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.