Summer Programming Assistant - Regina, Canada - Regina Public Library

Regina Public Library

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Regina, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Libraries build community.

At RPL, we're on a mission to provide Regina residents with opportunities to discover, learn and connect in an inclusive, customer-centred, and safe environment — and we could use your help.

Regina Public Library is a fun, vibrant and exciting place where modern library services are enjoyed by the diverse communities we serve.

The public library is bustling, energetic, and offers books and so much more.

We're looking for a group of summer students who will represent the library at community events and programs, provide research support in the planning, implementation and evaluation of library programs and community outreach initiatives.

We are looking for students who are:

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and will be returning back to your studies in the fall semester 202
Available for full-time work hrs per week) including some evenings and weekends.
Able to demonstrate strong research, analytical and problemsolving skills.
Curious about library services, programs, and the library's impact on the communities that we serve.
Excited about working collaboratively and able to communicate effectively with strong interpersonal skills and understanding of diverse lived experiences and circumstances.

You'll spend your summer:

Working with a small group of likeminded students, you'll attend community events and spread the word about all the awesome events, programs, and resources that the library has to offer.
With the guidance of experienced librarians, you'll conduct research and provide administrative support to library initiatives, programs and outreach opportunities.
Provide support to the Community Engagement and Programming team, by maintaining databases and files as well as assisting in the creation of program materials, such as flyers, posters, and social media content.
Assisting reference and programming assistants with setting up/taking down programming and wrangling children at outdoor story times in the park and supporting other children's programming.

This is a full-time, temporary position for the duration of the summer months (June, July, August) for a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 13 weeks.

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

Closing Date:
April 28, 2023

Competition #25/23