Summer Book Bike & Library Assistant
Position: Temporary Full-time Summer Library Assistant 3
Airdrie Public Library requires an outgoing, enthusiastic employee to join the Library Team this summer. This full-time, temporary position is split evenly between developing and delivering Book Bike programs and working in the library doing inventory, ILL , shelving and providing customer service.
Employment Details:
Duration: 13 weeks
Term appointment: May 27 - August 23, 2024
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, occasional evenings and weekends required. Wednesday evenings required.
Wage: $21.03/ hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Customer Service assistance
- Participate in inventory of library collections
- Engage with community members around library related events and programs
- Ride the Book Bike to various neighborhood locations and community parks; ensure bike is prepared and supplies packed safely for outings
- Collaboratively plan and deliver off-site programs for groups of children ages 5-12
- Co-design surveys, report statistics, and evaluate outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
- Must meet eligibility criteria for Canada Summer Jobs program (including must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the beginning of the employment period
- Confidence riding a bicycle
- Public library experience an asset
- Experience with program delivery and working with children is preferred. A background in Library and Information Studies, Early Childhood Development, Education, Recreation, Music, Art, or Drama is an asset.
- Fluency in both verbal and written English is required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Able to pedal an electric bicycle on shared, multi-use routes and in compliance with the rules of the road
- Able to, in conjunction with other staff, develop, plan and implement programs for children aged 5 to 12
- Strong customer service skills and a positive, high-energy team player
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills (oral and written)
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Strong technology and computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Able to work effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, communication styles, abilities, and backgrounds
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Able to safely ride the Book Bike a minimum of 2 kilometres
- Able to comfortably work outdoors for several hours at a time
- Physical demands include lifting, stooping, and reaching to low and high shelves, pushing loaded book carts, standing and walking frequently, occasional floor sitting, and lifting bins weighing up to 40lbs
- Library/office environment, within a climate-controlled building
- This position requires sitting and working at repetitive tasks and requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Regular interruptions from library users and other staff to respond to queries
Characteristics and Skills:
Airdrie Public Library supports equity employment, offering equal opportunity to all Canadians and encouraging applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.
To apply:
Email resume and cover letter to human.resources@airdriepubliclibrary.ca
Deadline for applications: May 9, 2024, at 5 p.m.