Posted May 1, 2024Summer Library Assistant
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Business: Lillooet Area Library Association
Email: lala@lillooet.bclibrary.ca
Phone: 2502567944
Address: PO Box 930 Lillooet, British Columbia V0K 1V0 Canada
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Title: Summer Library Assistant Start Date: July 2, 2024
End Date: August 23rd, 2024
Wage: $20/ hour plus 4% holiday pay Hours: 35 hours/ week.
Schedule for Monday to Friday with occasional weekend events.
Job Description:
The successful applicant will be part of a team that will design and deliver the Summer Reading Club (SRC) program at the Lillooet Public Library. The SRC is a provincially coordinated program that provides high quality theme based plans for operating a successful program in local Libraries. The theme for 2024 is “A World of Curiosities”.
Tasks include:
- Chose fun, engaging books that pair with the weekly themes
- Create craft activities that help children learn the ideas presented in the weekly theme o Research and lead active games that help children learn new skills and ideas
- Lead reflective conversation with groups to encourage children to talk about what they have learned
- Help children find books that inspire and excite their curiosity and interests
- Design and deliver literacy games at the Farmer’s Market and other community events as public health orders allow.
- Assist in the Library as required, duties will include: shelving, inventory, arranging displays, and working at the summer used book sale.
Skills and Experience:
- · Knowledge of local ecology, animals, history and cultures ·
- Strong expressive reading skills ·
- Good communication and team work skills ·
- Imagination, creativity and enthusiasm for stories and games ·
- Experience creating and delivering children's programs
Eligibility:
The successful applicant must be:
- Between the age of 15-30
- A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or a person whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
Application and cover letter can be emailed to: lala@lillooet.bclibrary.ca
Applications will be accepted until June 18th at 12pm.